Admission Requirements:

Applicants must hold a Research Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences from a recognized university or an equivalent degree from another scientific institution recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities. The period after obtaining the master’s degree must not exceed ten years. Applicants are required to enroll in the same specialization as their master’s degree within the same department. If applying from a different specialization, they must successfully complete at least 30 credit units from the master’s-level courses of the new specialization with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (Very Good), in addition to the PhD coursework.

Target Applicants:

Egyptian and international students.

Application Periods:

Applications are accepted twice a year:

-October: From June to August each year.

-February: From November to January each year.

Program Duration: Five years.

Credit Hours:Minimum: 54 credit hours, Maximum: 66 credit hours

Program Advantages:

•  An advanced academic and research program aligned with modern trends in genetics and biotechnology.

•  Well-equipped laboratories featuring advanced molecular and genetic technologies.

•  Practical training in molecular genetics and bioinformatics applications.

•  Strong academic supervision and research guidance.

•  Opportunities for publication in indexed international scientific journals.

•  A supportive academic environment that promotes research excellence and innovation.

•  Multidisciplinary research opportunities and collaboration.

•  Advanced training in designing and conducting scientific research projects.

•  Preparation of researchers capable of leading high-level scientific investigations.

•  Strong support for international publishing in high-impact journals.

•  Development of innovation and research leadership skills.

•  Enhancement of local and international research collaboration.

Skills Acquired by Graduates:

Graduates of this program will acquire advanced skills in:

•  Molecular genetics and gene analysis.

•  Modern biotechnology applications.

•  Genetic engineering and gene transfer techniques.

•  Statistical analysis and data interpretation.

•  Bioinformatics.

•  Scientific research design and execution.

•  Scientific writing and academic publishing.

•  Advanced laboratory techniques.

•  Genomic nanotechnology applications.

•  Development of microbial strains for biofertilization, biocontrol, and environmental remediation.

•  Extraction and development of bioactive compounds (enzymes, antibiotics, vitamins, polymers, hormones).

•  Bioinformatic analysis of genomes and study of biological mechanisms using model organisms (yeast, Drosophila, mice).

•  Advanced biostatistics and experimental design using statistical software.

•  Preparation for academic teaching and research careers in national and international research institutions.

Contact Information:

Email:
Basma42@agr.asu.edu.eg