Admission Requirements

The student must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry (special or general) from one of the Faculties of Science with a “Good” overall grade or a cumulative GPA not less than 2.33, and the same grade in the major subject. The applicant must be a graduate within the last five years prior to the year of enrollment, except for those exempted from the five-year condition and the grade requirement if they have obtained one of the diplomas offered by the department within the last five years. The applicant must also hold a TOEFL certificate with a minimum score of 450 from an accredited academic center, in addition to meeting all other general admission requirements.

Target Group: Egyptians – Non-Egyptians

Application Period: Master’s program applications open at the beginning of the academic year during the following months: September–October, January–February, May–June

Program Duration:

Minimum 1 year and maximum 7 years

Credit Hours: 48 credit hours

Program Advantages:

The program offers advanced and in-depth study in Biochemistry, providing students with a comprehensive understanding starting from the precise chemical structure of biomolecules and biochemical indicators, extending to metabolic pathways and intracellular biochemical reactions. It also emphasizes professional handling of laboratory animals and chemical substances. The program focuses directly on the interaction between biologically active compounds and their relationship with diseases, opening wide career opportunities for graduates in pharmaceutical companies, drug development, medical and advanced diagnostic testing, cancer research centers, and genetic disease research.

Graduate Skills:

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to apply scientific research principles and methodologies efficiently and accurately, integrate specialized knowledge in biochemistry with related sciences, understand the relationship between real applications of bioactive compounds and their effects on diseases and professional practice, design comprehensive systematic research studies on biochemical problems, propose plans to improve laboratory performance, and select appropriate instruments, materials, and methods for precise chemical preparation and analysis processes.