Biology

The Department of Biological Sciences at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), which is the first research-based comprehensive science and engineering educational institute in Korea, offers comprehensive research system as well as undergraduate and graduate programs in the cutting-edge fields of biological sciences. We pursue to conduct research in various fields of biological science and engineering at the top quality worldwide. 

Mandatory Major Course

• Biochemistry Experiment
• Cell Biology
• BiochemistryⅠ
• BiochemistryⅠI
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology Experiment

Elective Major Course

• Introductory Biotechnology
• Microbiology
• Physical Chemistry for Life Science
• Evolution
• Genetics
• Developmental Biology
• Biological Engineering
• Microbial and Cell Biotechnology
• Biotechnology Experiment 
• Microbial Chemistry 
• Enzymology 
• Animal Behavior 
• Pharmacology 
• Introduction to Neuroscience 
• Plant Biology 
• Environmental Microbiology 
• Animal Cell Culture and Engineering
• Experiments for Genetics and 
• Developmental Biology 
• Virology 
• Molecular Biology of Gene Regulation 
• Bio-Imaging
• Stem Cell Biology
• Immunology 
• Physiology 
• Introduction to Structural Biology 
• Behavioral Physiology 
• Synthetic Biology 
• Environmental Biotechnology

Research

• Genetic Engineering
• NanoBioTechnology
• Biomaterials
• Scientific communication
• Topics in Life Science I
• Topics in Life Science II
• Topics in Life Science III
• Topics in Life Science IV
• Topics in Life Science V
• Topics in Life Science VI
• B.S. Thesis Research
• Specified Research
• Seminar

Requirements

• Application Form (original)
• Statement of Financial Resources (original)
• One Recommendation Letter (original)
• Transcript (copy)
• Standardized Official Test Report (copy)
• English Proficiency Test Report (copy)
• Passport or National ID (copy)
• Secondary/Tertiary School Profile (copy)
• Honors and Awards (copy)
• The application fee is USD 80 or KRW 80,000. Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer after writing application form online. Additional charges (i.e. bank charges) should be covered by the candidates. Please note that application fee is non-refundable and you cannot modify application form once you pay the application fee.

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Scholarships

• KAIST International Student Scholarship
• Korean Government Scholarship (KGSP)