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- Translational Biomedical Sciences (BK21 Program)
Educational Objectives
The Graduate Program in Translational Biomedical Sciences develops creative biomedical scientists who drive innovation and lead the global biotechnology industry, while meeting the needs of society at both national and international levels.
Field of Study
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Science
- Integrated Master’s and Doctoral Program in Biomedical Science
Faculty
Name | Position | Academic degree | Major | Name | Position | Academic degree | Major |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kang, Do-Young | Professor | MD, Ph.D | Nuclear Medicine in Neurology | Koh, Hyongjong | Professor | Ph.D | Molecular Genetics |
Kim, Dae-Hyun | Professor | MD, Ph.D | Neuroscience | Kim, Donghoon | Assistant Professor | Ph.D | Neuroimmunology |
Kim, Jong Kuk | Professor | MD, Ph.D | Neuromuscular and Neuroimmunology | Kim, Jong-Wook | Professor | Ph.D | AI and Robotics |
Park, Joo-In | Professor | MD, Ph.D | Tumor Biochemistry | Park, Hwan Tae | Professor | MD, Ph.D | Neuroscience |
Shin, Jung Eun | Assistant Professor | Ph.D | Molecular Neurobiology | Yoon, Byeol-A | Assistant Professor | MD, Ph.D | Neuromuscular and Neuroimmunology |
Yun, Jeanho | Professor | Ph.D | Cell Biology | Lee, Sang Ryeol | Assistant Professor | DVM, Ph.D | Muscle and Metabolic Physiology |
| Cho, Jong Hyun | Associate Professor | Ph.D | Organic Synthetic Chemistry | Cha, Jae-Kwan | Professor | MD, Ph.D | Neuroscience |
| Cheon, Sang-Myung | Professor | MD, Ph.D | Neuroscience |
Department Regulations
A.Admission information
- The Master’s Program and the Integrated Master’s and Doctoral Program are open only to full-time graduate students who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- The Doctoral Program is open only to full-time graduate students who hold a master’s degree in a biomedical related field.
- Applicants to the Master’s or Integrated Master’s and Doctoral Program with a natural science background, or to the Doctoral Program with a master’s degree in a related field (earned or expected), are considered to have a relevant academic background.
- Applicants participate in an interview related to Medical Science.
B. Academic Credit Requirements
- Master’s Program: Students enroll for 2 years (4 semesters) and complete at least 26 credits, including 5 required courses and thesis research. Elective courses must include at least one course from 3 of the 4 designated areas, ensuring a well-rounded foundation in Medical Science.
- Doctoral Program: Students enroll for 2 years (4 semesters) and complete at least 40 credits, including 6 required courses and thesis research. Electives must cover all 4 designated areas. If a required doctoral course was completed during the Master’s Program, an alternative course approved by the advisor must be taken.
- Integrated Master’s & Doctoral Program: Students enroll for 4 years (8 semesters) and complete at least 66 credits, including 8 required courses and thesis research. Electives must cover all 4 designated areas, providing comprehensive training across Medical Science disciplines.
C. Foreign Language Examination
The foreign language exam follows the Graduate School regulations. Doctoral students are not required to take a second foreign language.
D. Comprehensive Examination
For the Master’s, Doctoral, and Integrated Master’s & Doctoral Programs, the Head of the Department sets the comprehensive exam subjects based on the student’s supervisor’s recommendation.