A 125-credit degree covering genetics, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, anatomy and physiology and bioinformatics, with a senior research project. A strong feeder to the KU Doctor of Medicine and to careers in life-sciences research, industry and graduate study.
Four-year programme with genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and molecular-biology laboratories, a summer internship, and a two-semester senior research project.
SAT Math >=700 or strong AP scores strengthen an application; the foundation year has been discontinued (conditional admits take remedial courses).
Graduates work in biomedical and pharmaceutical research, biotechnology, healthcare and diagnostics, or continue to medical and graduate study.
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Award
Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall)
Typical Offer
~80-90% in Maths and Biology or Chemistry; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 79; pass the Khalifa University Admission Test (KUAT) and a video interview
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 78,125/yr
Apply online at ugapply.ku.ac.ae for the Fall intake (deadline 2 March 2026); the application fee is AED 200. Scholarships are assessed automatically at admission - UAE nationals admitted directly study on a full tuition scholarship with accommodation, transport and textbooks, and international undergraduates compete for five merit tiers.