M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Biochemistry)
Ph.D (Biochemistry), Dip.Med.Ed, DCME
Professor and Head
With the establishment of the University of Medicine 2, Yangon, in 1963, Biochemistry was part of the Physiology Department. The Biochemistry Laboratory Unit came into existence in 1973, and it initially functioned with the aid of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Although the independent Department was established in 1987, a postgraduate course for M.Med.Sc (Biochemistry) degree has been conducted in University of Medicine–Mandalay since 1976. Thereafter, Master of Biochemistry course was launched in all Medical Universities; University of Medicine 2 in 1991. With expectation of human resource and research development, PhD courses were introduced in 1998. In 2025, the department introduced the Master of Clinical Biochemistry program to meet the growing demand for advanced training in clinical laboratory medicine and diagnostic sciences. This program represents an important milestone in the department’s continuing commitment to excellence in education, research, and healthcare services.
Today, the Department of Biochemistry remains dedicated to advancing knowledge in biochemical and clinical laboratory sciences while supporting the academic mission of the University of Medicine 2, Yangon.
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Dr. Htay Htay |
M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Physiology) | 1987-1988 |
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Daw Thin Thin Hlaing |
B.Sc, MS (Iowa) | 1988-1996 |
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Dr. Nyo Nyo |
M,B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Biochemistry), Ph.D (Hons) | 1996-2005 |
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Dr. May Thazin |
M,B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Biochemistry), Ph.D(Biochemistry) Dip. Med.Ed | 2006-2011 |
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Dr. Kyu Kyu Maung |
M,B.,B.S,Ph.D (Kumamoto), Dip. Med.Ed | 2012-2016 |
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Dr. May Pyone Kyaw |
M,B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Biochemistry), Ph.D(Biochemistry) Dip. Med.Ed | 2016-2021 |
Aims
To achieve excellence in field of medical education and clinical laboratory providing holistic education inclusive of up to date knowledge and research in the field of Biochemistry.
Our Mission
To provide biochemical background for clinical problems that require molecular insights with an ultimate aim to fulfill the mission of the University.
Objective
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Course
Undergraduate course: (Medical Year 1 and 2)
Post graduate courses:
M.Med.Sc (Clinical Biochemistry)
Ph.D (Biochemistry)
Method of Teaching Undergraduate
The Outcome-Based Integrated Curriculum (OBIC) for biochemistry is employed as the primary teaching and learning approach for this course. This curriculum integrates medical biochemistry and clinical sciences while aligning educational activities.
Method of teaching post -graduate courses:
M.Med.Sc (Clinical Biochemistry)
The curriculum for the M.Med.Sc (Clinical Biochemistry) includes the basic biochemistry and molecular biology taught in the undergraduate course with more emphasis on recent advances and special laboratory techniques. The course lasts for 3 academic years.
Ph.D (Biochemistry) course
A Ph.D course normally takes about 3 years. A candidate who has not completed his or her work at the end of 3 years will be reposted to his or her mother unit. An extension of 1 year will be allowed to finish the work as external student. If the course is not complete at the end of 4 years, it will be terminated.
The objectives for the Ph.D (Biochemistry) is to upgrade the postgraduate course and to produce graduates holding higher academic qualifications.
