Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

1. Training goal
To train professional individuals in biochemistry and molecular biology fields who are fully developed on every aspect of personal capabilities and personalities and will contribute to the national economic construction. Graduates will be well educated on the fundamentals and well trained on research skills, with good understanding of the most recent development in the field. They will be capable to conduct independent research to solve theoretical or practical problems. They will be qualified for teaching, researching and technical management positions in high education institutions, research institutions and industries.
2. Fixed training years
One is required to finish the degree requirement for master in 3 years
3. Majoring
1. Plant molecular biology
2. Molecular neurobiology
3. Modern biotechnology
4. Systems biology
4. Courses
Category
Course Number
Course Name
Period
Credit
Term
Academic Degree Courses Political Theoretical
Course 
001000701
Theory and Practice of Scientific Socialism
30
2
1
001000702
Natural Dialectics
45
3
2
First Foreign Language 
001000704
Public English
100
3
1, 2
121000701
Professional English
40
2
3
Basic and Specialized Course 
121203701
Molecular Cellular Biology
40
4
1
121000702
Molecular Biology
40
4
1
Required Courses Literature Reading Seminar 
121000901
Plant Molecular Biology
40
4
3
121000902
Gene Expression and Regulation
40
4
2
121000903
Signal Transduction and Cell Death
40
4
2
121000904
Tumor Biology
40
4
3
121000905
Plant Biochemistry
40
4
1
121000906
Gene Function
40
4
1
Academic Seminar 
 
 
 
2
 
5. Thesis requirement
Thesis is the key point of graduate training, is a main way to develop their innovation and trouble shooting capabilities. Following requirements are emphasized.
1. Graduate students should prepare thesis work plan under the instruction of their supervisors. The work plan should included study and research plans at different stages. Students are expected to do extensive literature study, and prepare a review in the related field.
2. Graduate students will select a research project in the related field under the instruction of their supervisor. Project proposal should be submitted at the end of the first school year. The proposal should be reviewed by at least 3 experts with senior titles, and report to the public.
3. Examination of thesis by supervisor and pre-defense of thesis are emphasized. Those who have not pre-defense or have not passed the pre-defense are not allowed for official defense.
4. The procedures for thesis defense and grant of degree should be standardized. Strictly follow the instructions on "quantification of research results for grant of degree for graduates" by Shanghai University.