Type:
Master
Speciality:
051201.02.7 - Biochemistry
Specialisation:
051201.02.7 - General and Medical Biochemistry
Programme academic year:
2025/2026
Mode of study:
Full time
Language of study:
Հայերեն
1. Admission criteria/requirements
Admission Criteria / Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in any natural sciences field.
· Pass the entrance examination in “General Biology and Biochemistry.”
· Admission follows YSU’s Master’s degree admission regulations.
· Bachelor’s degree in any natural sciences field.
· Pass the entrance examination in “General Biology and Biochemistry.”
· Admission follows YSU’s Master’s degree admission regulations.
2. Programme Objectives
Programme Objectives
· Prepare specialists with theoretical and practical knowledge in biochemistry and medical sciences.
· Equip graduates to work in biochemical, clinical-laboratory, therapeutic-diagnostic, immunological, and medical-genetic fields and in research institutions.
· Prepare specialists with theoretical and practical knowledge in biochemistry and medical sciences.
· Equip graduates to work in biochemical, clinical-laboratory, therapeutic-diagnostic, immunological, and medical-genetic fields and in research institutions.
3. Educational outcomes of the programme
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Present modern issues in biochemistry and describe molecular mechanisms of enzymes and hormones in organ systems.
- Explain structural changes in macromolecules, metabolism, and cellular membranes leading to pathological conditions
- Present clinical diagnostic markers and molecular effects of drugs, chemotherapy agents, and xenobiotics
- Explain microbial biochemical properties, metabolic regulation, and applications of genetic engineering
- Describe the possible structural and functional changes in living cells under the influence of external harmful factors.
- Describe plant biochemical components, their synthesis, and nutritional norms for health maintenance
- Conduct experimental studies using biological objects and solve biochemical problems.
- Perform statistical analysis, prepare reports, and publish research findings
- Identify clinically relevant compounds and study their dynamics under pathological or stress conditions
- Evaluate food biochemical value, quality, safety, and detect hazardous additives
- Apply rational antibiotic therapy principles and assess biochemical processes in normal and pathological states
- Use modern methods for macromolecules, membranes, and genetic engineering studies
- Plan research, select appropriate methods, analyze, and interpret data
- Apply professional ethics in biochemical work and evaluate biological markers for diagnostics or biotechnological applications.
- To carry out food quality and safety assessments, develop a proper diet for health maintenance, and analyze existing food safety issues in Armenia and other countries
- Work in teams, analyze experimental results and literature, and participate in scientific discussions and seminars
- Use various information sources, including the internet, electronic libraries, and scientific articles
4. Assessment methods
. Assessment
· The mandatory components of the course assessment with final assessment are 2 mid-term and final exams, and at least two of the other components (ongoing tests, independent work, participation) are selected by the teaching lecturer.
· The mandatory components of the course assessment without final assessment are 2 mid-term exams, and at least two of the other components (ongoing tests, independent work, participation) are selected by the teaching lecturer.
· The mandatory component of the course assessment without ongoing exam assessment is the final exam, and at least two of the other components (ongoing tests, independent work, participation) are selected by the teaching lecturer.
· The certification course ends with a test.
· The mandatory components of the course assessment with final assessment are 2 mid-term and final exams, and at least two of the other components (ongoing tests, independent work, participation) are selected by the teaching lecturer.
· The mandatory components of the course assessment without final assessment are 2 mid-term exams, and at least two of the other components (ongoing tests, independent work, participation) are selected by the teaching lecturer.
· The mandatory component of the course assessment without ongoing exam assessment is the final exam, and at least two of the other components (ongoing tests, independent work, participation) are selected by the teaching lecturer.
· The certification course ends with a test.
5. Graduates future career opportunities
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work in:
· Agriculture, healthcare, food and chemical industry, and education.
· Medical clinics (biochemical laboratories).
· Drug manufacturing, food quality control, and biological monitoring.
· Research institutes (YSU, NAS RA institutes).
· Positions include laboratory researcher, biochemist, laboratory manager, project leader, and consultant.
International opportunities include WWF, USAID, PMI Science, FAST, and further studies in YSU or NAS RA PhD programs.
Graduates can work in:
· Agriculture, healthcare, food and chemical industry, and education.
· Medical clinics (biochemical laboratories).
· Drug manufacturing, food quality control, and biological monitoring.
· Research institutes (YSU, NAS RA institutes).
· Positions include laboratory researcher, biochemist, laboratory manager, project leader, and consultant.
International opportunities include WWF, USAID, PMI Science, FAST, and further studies in YSU or NAS RA PhD programs.
6. Resources and forms to support learning
Learning Resources and Support
· Programme delivered by the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology in collaboration with the Innovative Center for Microbial Biotechnology and Biofuel.
· Equipped with modern equipment, reagents, and computer technology.
· Faculty trained in the USA, Germany, France, Spain, Norway, Bulgaria, and Russia.
· Students have access to YSU library resources, international exchange programmes, and research projects funded by grants.
· Programme delivered by the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology in collaboration with the Innovative Center for Microbial Biotechnology and Biofuel.
· Equipped with modern equipment, reagents, and computer technology.
· Faculty trained in the USA, Germany, France, Spain, Norway, Bulgaria, and Russia.
· Students have access to YSU library resources, international exchange programmes, and research projects funded by grants.
7. Educational standards or programme benchmarks used for programme development
Educational Standards / Benchmarks
· RA Government Decree N 714 (2016) - National Qualifications Framework
· RA Government Decree (2021) - Sectoral Qualification Framework in Biochemistry
· YSU educational programme development guides (2012, 2016)
· RA Government Decree N 714 (2016) - National Qualifications Framework
· RA Government Decree (2021) - Sectoral Qualification Framework in Biochemistry
· YSU educational programme development guides (2012, 2016)
8. Requirements for the academic staff
Requirements for Academic Staff
General Competences:
· Course planning, interactive teaching, research guidance, communication skills, foreign language (English B1), and ICT proficiency.
· Ability to design courses, learning outcomes, assessments, and manage student engagement.
Professional Competences:
· Knowledge of biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology, ecology, genetics, plant and microbial metabolism.
· Skills in experimental design, lab safety, research project participation, and modern biochemical/biotechnological methods.
Academic Experience Requirements:
· Scientific degree or title in biological sciences.
· At least 3 publications and conference participations in the last 5 years.
· Minimum 3 years teaching experience in professional courses.
· Minimum 3 years of practical experience in related biological sciences.
· Teaching portfolio with at least 50% online materials and an average student evaluation of≥ 4.0.
General Competences:
· Course planning, interactive teaching, research guidance, communication skills, foreign language (English B1), and ICT proficiency.
· Ability to design courses, learning outcomes, assessments, and manage student engagement.
Professional Competences:
· Knowledge of biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology, ecology, genetics, plant and microbial metabolism.
· Skills in experimental design, lab safety, research project participation, and modern biochemical/biotechnological methods.
Academic Experience Requirements:
· Scientific degree or title in biological sciences.
· At least 3 publications and conference participations in the last 5 years.
· Minimum 3 years teaching experience in professional courses.
· Minimum 3 years of practical experience in related biological sciences.
· Teaching portfolio with at least 50% online materials and an average student evaluation of≥ 4.0.
9. Additional information about the programme
Additional Information
· International accreditation by ASIIN (08.12.2023).
· Students actively participate in research projects, student conferences, and ERASMUS+ exchange programs.
· International accreditation by ASIIN (08.12.2023).
· Students actively participate in research projects, student conferences, and ERASMUS+ exchange programs.
