Requirement of Research Methodology and Scientific Writing in Biotechnology Courses

Introduction to Biotechnology Compulsory Courses

This program provides core courses specifically designed to build a strong foundation, enhance research competency, and train students to communicate with impact in order to achieve academic success.

Generally, these compulsory courses are divided into three main components:

• BBS5901: Research Methodology & Seminar (Proposal)

  • Focus: Teaching methodologies related to scientific research.

  • Content: Literature search methods, preparation of research/grant proposals, ethics and misconduct in research, as well as laboratory safety.

  • Output & Evaluation: Research Proposal.

• BBS5905: Scientific Writing in Biotechnology

  • Focus: Training students to effectively present their scientific data and write high-impact scientific articles.

  • Content: Writing review papers, research articles, short communications, theses, etc., alongside an introduction to various data presentation methods.

  • Output & Evaluation: Comprehensive Literature Review / Review Paper / Research Article.

• Seminar Course Series (SPS & BBS Codes) Students will be guided on the correct research presentation formats and styles through four course options based on their level of study:

  • SPS 5903: Master Seminar (Proposal)

  • SPS 6903: PhD Seminar (Proposal)

  • BBS 5903: Master Seminar (Final)

  • BBS 6904: PhD Seminar (Final)

    

A Brief Guide to Postgraduate Course Registration

This guide provides an essential step-by-step framework for postgraduate students to plan their course registration throughout their duration of study. The process is divided into three main phases:

• 01. Every Semester

  • All postgraduate students are required to register for one of the following research courses every semester:

    • SPS5999: Master Research OR

    • SPS6999: PhD Research

  • Credit Requirement: Minimum 6 credits and maximum 12 credits per semester.

• 02. First or Second Semester (Compulsory Courses) Students must take and complete these two core courses at the beginning of their studies:

  • BBS5901 (Research Methodology and Seminar - Proposal): Produces a Research Proposal as the final evaluation.

  • BBS5905 (Scientific Writing in Biotechnology): Produces a Comprehensive Literature Review / Review Paper / Research Article as the final evaluation.

• 03. Final Research Seminar Students are required to register for the Seminar (Final) according to their respective study timelines:

  • Master Students: In Semester 4.

  • PhD Students: In Semester 6.

  • Output & Evaluation: Presentation in a colloquium.

    

Updated:: 03/07/2026 [yasminani]