PhD in Biosciences and Bioengineering
About This Programme
A 54-credit research doctorate spanning AI in medicine, biorobotics, medical devices, biomicrofluidics, neuroscience and synthetic biology, with a qualifying exam and a 30-credit dissertation. Prepares graduates for research careers in academia, industry and government.
Course Highlights
- Multidisciplinary: delivered by the College of Engineering with the College of Arts and Sciences
- Research in biosensors and implantable devices, biomechanics, cancer, drug delivery, medical imaging and bioinformatics, microfluidics/lab-on-a-chip, and neuroengineering
- Open to natural-science and engineering master's graduates
- Written and oral qualifying examination and public dissertation defence
What You'll Study
6 credits of required courses + at least 18 elective credits + doctoral seminar + qualifying exam, plus a 30-credit dissertation (BSE 799); written and oral qualifying examination, then proposal and public defence.
Required Courses (6 credits + seminar + qualifying exam)
- BSE 701 Advanced Statistical Methods3 credits
- BSE 703 Research Methods3 credits
- BSE 790 Qualifying Examination0 credits
- BSE 795 Doctoral Seminar0 credits
Elective Courses (min 18 credits)
- BSE 711 Cell and Molecular Biology Techniques3 credits
- BSE 712 Advanced Biological Systems Modeling3 credits
- BSE 713 Biomicrofluidics3 credits
- BSE 714 Directed Readings and Academic Presentation3 credits
- BSE 721 Medical Biotechnology3 credits
- BSE 722 Advanced Immunology3 credits
- BSE 723 Current Issues in Biomedical Sciences3 credits
- BSE 724 Human Molecular Genetics3 credits
- BSE 725 Advanced Neuroscience3 credits
- BSE 726 Human Parasitology3 credits
- BSE 731 Artificial Intelligence in Medicine3 credits
- BSE 732 Biorobotics and Medical Devices3 credits
- BSE 733 Advanced Biomaterials and Synthetic Biology3 credits
- BSE 734 Human Augmentation3 credits
- BSE 735 Advanced Biomedical Signal and Image Processing3 credits
- BSE 736 Healthcare Technology Innovation, Management and Transfer3 credits
- BSE 794 Special Topics in Biosciences and Bioengineering3 credits
Dissertation
- BSE 799 Dissertation30 credits
Entry Requirements
A written and oral qualifying examination is taken during the programme.
Careers
Careers in academia, the healthcare and biotechnology industry, government research, and entrepreneurship in biosciences and bioengineering.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed/accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; AUS is institutionally US-accredited by MSCHE (Middle States).
Programme Details
Award
PhD in Biosciences and Bioengineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall)
Typical Offer
Master's in a natural science (biology, chemistry, physics, biotechnology) or an engineering field (biomedical, chemical, computer, electrical, industrial or mechanical), plus IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80). Prior coursework in calculus, physics, statistics, biology/cell biology and human anatomy and physiology required (admission tests/bridging otherwise).
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 73,980/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.