MSc in Computational Biology

MScPostgraduateComputational Biology

About This Programme

A fully funded, two-year research MSc in Computational Biology bridging single-cell biology, genomics and machine learning for biomedicine.

Course Highlights

Fully funded: 100% tuition, stipend, housing, health insurance and UAE visa.
Bridges single-cell biology, genomics and machine learning.
Links to the Emirati Genome Project and precision-medicine research.
One-year Master's research dissertation.

What You'll Study

A full-time, English-language MSc on the Masdar City campus combining computational-biology cores, machine-learning electives, research methods, an internship and a one-year dissertation. Fully funded; ties to the Emirati Genome Project.

Core Courses

Introduction to Single Cell Biology and Bioinformatics (CBIO7101)4 credits
Introduction to Molecular Biology for Machine Learning (CBIO7102)4 credits
Analyzing Multi-omics Network Data in Biology and Medicine (CBIO7103)4 credits
Computational Genomics and Epigenomics (CBIO7104)4 credits

Research & Dissertation

Graduate Research Methods (RES799)2 credits
Internship (INT799)2 credits
Computational Biology Master's Research Dissertation (CBIO799)8 credits

Electives (choose ≥8 credits)

Machine Learning (ML701)4 credits
Medical Imaging: Physics and Analysis (HC701)4 credits
Data Mining (DS701)4 credits
AI and Deep Learning for Biomedical Data (CBIO8501)4 credits
Evolutionary Genomics and Population Genetics (CBIO8503)4 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A STEM bachelor's degree (life sciences, computer science, engineering, mathematics or related) with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0.

English: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, or EmSAT English 1550 (waived if a prior degree was taught in English).

Screening exam and technical interview; two references; GRE optional.

Careers

Graduates work in bioinformatics, computational genomics and biomedical AI across research institutes, healthcare and biotech, or continue to a PhD.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) under the Ministry of Education.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science (MSc) in Computational Biology

Start Date

Annual Fall intake (August)

Typical Offer

STEM bachelor's, CGPA 3.0/4.0; IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Computational Biology

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

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Next intakes

Aug

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