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Vision The goal of this program is to become the leading academic reference point in the region for providing PhD-level and M.Sc.-level education in all areas of biotechnology
Mission The aim of the program is to contribute to the development of a substantial workforce equipped with knowledge in health and environmental biotechnology, and to foster the understanding and implementation of biotechnologies in Iraq
Objectives of the educational program The distinct objectives of this doctoral program are: - To provide a pathway for students from diverse scientific backgrounds to pursue an internationally recognized PhD program and M.Sc. program in biotechnology. -To cultivate a new generation of professionals who possess the competencies required to spearhead biotechnology initiatives and to promote life sciences globally in both private and public sectors. -To create collaborative opportunities that connect the academic, governmental, and corporate sectors through joint biotechnology projects Objectives of the educational program
Number of study years MSC study 2 years
Ph.D Study 3 years
Number of academic semesters MSC- 2 academic semesters
PH.D -2 academic semesters
English Languag English Language
Degree awarded The College of Biotechnology offers a Doctor of Philosophy and Master Degree in Biotechnology through the Department of Medical Biotechnology, in partnership with several international academic institutions.
Course materials ( subjects) MSC – (Firsts semester) Number of credits
1. Advance molecular biology 2
2. Advance biochemistry 2
3. Advance immunology 2
4. Microbial biotechnology 2
5. Plant biotechnology 2
6. Biostatics 2
7. English language Satisfied
second semester
8. Advanced Bioseparation 2
9. Environmental and industrial biotechnology 2
10. Animal biotechnology 2
11. Advanced genetic engineering 2
12. Bioinformatics 2
13.Research methodology 2
First semester= 12
Second semester= 12
Thesis = 12
Total= 36
Course materials ( subjects) Ph.D . Firsts semester Number of credits
1.Advanced microbial biotechnology 2
2.Advanced clinical immunology 2
3.Advanced clinical biochemistry 2
4.Advanced molecular biology 3
5.Medical biostatics 2
6.English 1
second semester
7.Advanced genetic engineering 2
8.Advanced medical physiology 2
9.Advanced bioinformatics 2
10.Forensic DNA science 2
11.Optional 2
12.Optional 2
First semester= 12
Second semester= 12
Thesis = 12
Total= 36
Admission requirements -BS.C in Biotechnology
-BS.C in life science