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Khalifa University/Programmes/PhD in Biomedical Sciences

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

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About This Programme

A fully funded research doctorate in biomedical sciences (60/72 credits) across precision medicine and AI, age-related and infectious diseases, with a monthly stipend.

Course Highlights

  • Research organized around three themes: AI in medicine, age-related (non-communicable) diseases, and infectious (communicable) diseases
  • Focus on precision medicine across cancer, neurodegenerative, metabolic and cardiovascular disease
  • 60 credits entering with a master's or 72 for direct entry from a bachelor's, built around an original dissertation
  • Fully funded PhD: full tuition waiver plus a competitive monthly stipend for admitted researchers

What You'll Study

Research doctorate: coursework + comprehensive exam + dissertation; fully funded (tuition waiver + monthly stipend)

Coursework

  • Required coursework and PhD seminar
  • Comprehensive / qualifying examination

Research Areas

  • AI in Medicine
  • Cell Signaling and Cancer Biology
  • Basic Mechanisms of Aging and Metabolism
  • Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Aging and Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Clinical Microbiology and Host-Pathogen Interaction
  • Precision Immunology
  • Drug Development and Therapeutics

Dissertation

  • Doctoral Dissertation

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant master's degree with a CGPA of at least 3.25/4.00 (or direct entry from a bachelor's with at least 3.50 and a GRE quantitative score >=150). Applicants submit two reference letters, a statement of purpose, a research statement and a CV, and complete an interview.
English: TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS Academic 6.5.

PhD study is fully funded: admitted researchers receive a tuition waiver and a substantial monthly stipend (with an Abu Dhabi pension for UAE nationals).

Careers

Graduates pursue academia, precision-medicine and translational research, pharma and biotech, and clinical research institutes.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

UAE CAA (Ministry of Education)

Programme Details

Award

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall)

Typical Offer

Master's CGPA >=3.25/4.0 (or direct-entry bachelor's >=3.5 + GRE quant >=150) + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Health Sciences

Campus

Abu Dhabi

Course Type

Doctor of Philosophy

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

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