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

• Special Lecture on Leadership
• Ethics and Safety I

Mandatory General Course

• Scientific Writing
• Introduction to Computer Application
• Probability and Statistics
• Introduction to Materials and Engineering
• Engineering Economy and Cost Analysis
• Introduction to Instruments
• Entrepreneurship and Business Strategies
• Patent Analysis and Invention Disclosure
• Collaborative System Design and Engineering

Mandatory Major Course

• Advanced Molecular Cell BiologyⅠ
• Advanced Molecular Cell BiologyⅡ

Elective Course

• General Clinical Medicine
• Biostatistics
• Behavioral Genetics
• Advanced Genetics
• Chemical Genomics&Medicinal Systems Biology
• Cancer Biology
• Advanced Molecular Biology
• Gene Expression
• Molecular Virology
• Epigenetics
• Advanced Microbiology
• Applied and Environmental Microbiology
• Environmental Toxicology
• Microbial Genomics
• Advanced Cell Biology
• Advanced Neurobiology
• Neural Development
• Omics Biology
• Advanced Fermentation Technology
• Advanced Biological Engineering
• Protein Design
• Bioanalytical Technology
• Advanced Animal Cell Engineering
• Food EngineeringⅠ
• Novel Drug Delivery Systems

Elective Course

• Advanced Developmental Biology
• Plant Developmental Biology
• Cell Signaling
• Cancer Genetics
• Cellular and Molecular Immunology
• Physical Biochemistry
• Enzyme Chemistry
• Protein Chemistry and Engineering
• Nucleic Acid Biochemistry
• Biological Membranes
• Microbial Genetics
• Microbial Physiology
• Bioseparation Technology 
• Numerical Methods for Biochemical Engineering
• Bioinformatics
• Human Genomics
• Selected Topics in Biochemistry
• Biochemistry of Carcinogenesis
• Selected Topics in Microbiology
• Selected Topics in Cell Biology
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Selected Topics in Biotechnology
• Selected Topics in Environmental Biotechnology
• Special Topics in Food Science & Technology
• Scientific Writing in English
• Advanced Topics in Life Science I
• Advanced Topics in Life Science II
• Advanced Topics in Life Science III

Research

• M.S. Thesis Research
• Independent Study in M.S.
• M.S. Seminar
• Ph.D. Thesis Research
• Ph.D. Seminar
• Graduate Student Seminar

Requirements

• Application Form
• Statement of Financial Resources
• Letters of Recommendation
• Degree/Diploma
• Transcripts
• English Proficiency Test Reports (EPT)
  TOEFL (PBT 560, CBT 220, IBT 83), IELTS 6.5, TEPS 599, TOEIC 720 or higher
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Honors and Awards
• Employment Certificate
• School Profile/Credit Rating System
• The application fee is KRW 80,000 or USD 80. Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer after writing application form online. Please note that application fee is non-refundable and you cannot modify application form once you pay the application fee.

Scholarships

• KAIST International Student Scholarship
• Korean Government Scholarship (KGSP)
• Russian Government Scholarship – Global Education Program (GEP)