Master Program
First Year
1st Semester
Course Code
Course Name
Credit
ECTS
BIO 500
Modern Techniques in Molecular Biology
An independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member, through which students gain experience in advanced molecular biology techniques.
3
14
BIO 501
Advanced Molecular Biology
Advanced topics related to chromatin organisation, role of chromatin modelling during gene expression and regulation, messenger RNA transport, translation mechanisms (cap-dependent / independent, structure of ribosome and tRNA, special emphasis on transcriptional and translational checkpoints, ribosome shunting, RNA silencing and messenger RNA decay mechanisms.
3
7
BIO 511
Advanced Genetics
Methodologies used in molecular genetics; physical and genetics mapping, identification of genes, DNA sequencing techniques, studying the transcriptome and the proteome, genome replication, gene mutations, recombination mechanisms, DNA repair and molecular pathology.
3
7
BIO 579
Graduate Seminar
Widening of students' perspectives and awareness of topics of interest to molecular biologists through seminars offered by faculty, guest speakers and graduate students.
0
2
2nd Semester
Course Code
Course Name
Credit
ECTS
BIO 520
Laboratory Projects in Biology
Introduction to biological research through an independent, original project under the supervision of a faculty member, in order to provide hands-on experience with the advanced techniques of molecular biology.
3
9
BIO xxx
Biology Elective
3
7
BIO xxx
Biology Elective
3
7
XXX xxx
Complementary Elective
3
7
Second Year
1st Semester
Course Code
Course Name
Credit
ECTS
BIO 690
M.S. Thesis
0
60
2nd Semester
Course Code
Course Name
Credit
ECTS
BIO 690
M.S. Thesis
0
60