A Focus on Biological Science

The continuous evolution of life from its inception and into modern times has resulted in a mammoth advancement in fields like biochemistry, genetics, neurosciences and cellular, molecular, developmental and computational biology. The study of biological sciences as majors in universities help students study a variety of subjects like observe and ponder upon real-life problems, enabling them to lead in upcoming fields and industries.

A good example is the Mellon College of Science, Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar where students are trained on:

• In-depth knowledge of their disciplines
• Deft professionals in addressing audiences, multi-tasking on multiple projects with updated
• knowhow of impacts of their work
• Active involvement in the global stage
• Respect to maintain and balance wellness and growth

B.Sc. in Biological Sciences

The fundamental course imparts a basis in biology, chemistry, computer sciences, physics and mathematics. There are also elective subjects to choose from, that determines the degree program as per individual goals and interests. Students have the privilege to distinctively focus through optional minors with subjects like computational biology or neurosciences, or in broader perspectives with psychology and business. These are programs offering the best of small and liberal arts courses as well as learning opportunities of large research institutes.

Field of Study

The study of the Biological Sciences Program not only helps a learner with extensive coaching in biology but also builds up a strong base in all of the natural sciences. The scholars get the opportunity to study the subject, both from the micro and macro perspectives, concentrating on five major fields:

• Biochemistry
• Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Cell and Developmental Biology
• Computational Biology
• Neurosciences

Interaction with the faculty is an important element for undergraduate pupils to learn this course. Since offering a well-constructed foundation to the scientific application is censorious, we offer students a huge range of hands-on, enquiry-based programs that includes a wide range of topics and interests within biological sciences. The offered courses will trigger science pursuant to enthusiast scientists.

Laboratory Courses

• Honors Modern Biology

The perfect blend of laboratory and lecture provides a strong foundation in molecular and cellular biology. Laboratory experiments like bacterial transformation, electrophoresis, enzyme kinetics, diffusion and the expression of recombinant proteins strengthen experimental theories and motivate and helps build analytic skills to process and handle experimental data.

• Phage Genomics Research

Bacteriophage genomics is the gateway to introducing students to biological snooping. The limitless variation of bacteriophages-viruses that afflict bacteria makes them the key models for the education of gene structure, regulation and function, population genetics and evolution. The expertise of DNA isolation, computational analysis and next-generation sequencing are used by the tutees to recognize bacteriophage species and handle relative genomic studies.

• Experimental Techniques in Molecular Biology

This curriculum educates about and equips students with experimental methods of modern biology. They are taught to carry out their research in microbial genetics, eukaryotic genetics and molecular biology with an emphasis on understanding and implementing the biological principles of each experiment. One of the significant components of this course is to conduct experiments using living organisms and/or their tissues, molecules or cells.

• Experimental Biochemistry

Experimental Biochemistry allows you to learn the methods of exploring the molecular structure and function with respect to spectroscopy, enzyme kinetics and mammalian cells technology techniques such as flow cytometry and tissue culture. Designing of your own projects are not only an integral part of the curriculum but also exciting while students participate in conducting these experiments.

Opportunities

Being the possessor of a Biological Sciences degree, one can go ahead with research science in government, academic, pharmaceutical industry laboratories or biotechnology. Some other different fields of work are health, forensics, law and education. The degree offers unparalleled preparation for medical school, as well as in various other fields such as public health, science, business or law.

Careers

Biological Science graduates can choose to build their career as law consultants, medical professionals, pharmaceutical researchers, educational consultants, government scientists, patent law, health consultants, biotechnology researchers, genetic counsellors, and forensic consultants.

Employment

National Institutes of Health, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute and Sidra Medical and Research Center are some of the best-known employers for Biological Science Graduates.