Bachelor of Science in Biology
About This Programme
A 117-credit biology degree covering general biology, ecology, cell biology, genetics, organic chemistry, biochemistry and physics, with an internship and an undergraduate research course.
Course Highlights
- Taught at AUD, ranked #620 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- US-accredited (SACSCOC) American credit degree taught in English
- AUD reports around 92% graduate employment
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American credit-hour system, in English.
Summary of degree requirements
124 credit hours in total.
- Biology Core48 credits
- Primary Electives16 credits
- Secondary Electives9 credits
- Arts and Sciences Core36 credits
- General Electives15 credits
Biology
- BIOL 202 General Biology I W/Lab4 credits
- BIOL 203 General Biology II W/Lab4 credits
- BIOL 210 Ecology W/Lab4 credits
- BIOL 213 Cell Biology W/Lab4 credits
- BIOL 283 Genetics W/Lab4 credits
- BIOL 351 Principles of Biochemistry3 credits
- BIOL 398 Biology Internship3 credits
- BIOL 498 Undergraduate Research in Biology3 credits
Chemistry
- CHEM 200 Principles of Chemistry W/Lab4 credits
- CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I W/Lab4 credits
- CHEM 214 Organic Chemistry II W/Lab4 credits
Other
48 credit hours required.
- MATH 243 Statistics for Applied Sciences3 credits
- PHYS 201 Introductory Physics I W/Lab4 credits
BIOLOGY PRIMARY ELECTIVES Choose from:
16 credit hours required.
Choose 16 credit hours from:
- BIOL 323 Human Anatomy and Physiology W/Lab4 credits
- BIOL 345 Plant Physiology w/ Lab4 credits
- BIOL 361 Microbiology w/ Lab4 credits
- BIOL 387 Molecular Biology w/ Lab4 credits
- BIOL 395 Forensic Biology w/ Lab4 credits
- PHYS 202 Introductory Physics II w/ Lab4 credits
BIOLOGY SECONDARY ELECTIVES Choose from:
9 credit hours required.
Choose 9 credit hours from:
- BIOL 311 Introduction to Biotechnology3 credits
- BIOL 325 Animal Physiology3 credits
- BIOL 327 Neurophysiology3 credits
- BIOL 329 Immunobiology3 credits
- BIOL 331 Developmental Biology3 credits
- BIOL 333 Endocrinology3 credits
- BIOL 389 Fundamentals of Bioinformatics3 credits
- BIOL 391 Special Topics in Biology3 credits
- CHEM 205 Analytical Chemistry3 credits
- SCIE 241 Principles of Human Nutrition3 credits
- SCIE 242 Women’s Health3 credits
- SCIE 251 Environmental Health and Sustainability3 credits
- SCIE 341 Public Health3 credits
- SCIE 351 Health Technology and Innovation in the 21st Century3 credits
Entry Requirements
US-style credit system; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency. Architecture requires a portfolio.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in healthcare pathways, laboratories, research and industry, or continue to medical or postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
AUD is institutionally accredited in the United States by SACSCOC and licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
September (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
An official attested high-school transcript covering the last three years in good academic standing, with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency for non-UAE curricula. SAT Mathematics 590 or a pass in the AUD mathematics placement test.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Natural Sciences
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 106,050/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online at aud.edu, submit attested transcripts with a UAE Ministry of Education Certificate of Equivalency for non-UAE curricula, and provide an English score (IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 or TOEFL ITP 550) and an SAT Mathematics score, or sit AUD's English and mathematics placement tests. A non-refundable AED 420 application fee applies, with an AED 5,000 reservation deposit on acceptance that is credited to tuition.