PhD in Computational Biology

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About This Programme

A fully funded PhD in Computational Biology: biomedical AI, genomics and multi-omics research with a 32-credit thesis.

Course Highlights

Fully funded: 100% tuition, stipend, housing, health insurance and UAE visa.
Research in biomedical AI, single-cell genomics, multi-omics and precision medicine.
Links to the Emirati Genome Project.
Qualifying and Candidacy exams then a 32-credit thesis.

What You'll Study

A 3–4 year full-time doctoral programme on the Masdar City campus combining advanced computational-biology coursework, electives, research methods and an internship, a Qualifying Exam (Year 1) and Candidacy Exam (Year 2), then an original 32-credit research thesis. Fully funded; ties to the Emirati Genome Project.

Core Courses

Single Cell Biology and Bioinformatics (CBIO8101)4 credits
AI and Deep Learning for Biomedical Data (CBIO8501)4 credits
Advanced Topics in ML for Biology (CBIO8502)4 credits

Research & Thesis

Advanced Research Methods (RES899)2 credits
PhD Internship (INT899)2 credits
Computational Biology PhD Research Thesis (CBIO899)32 credits

Electives (choose ≥8 credits)

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

Entry Requirements

Academic: A bachelor's degree with CGPA 3.5/4.0 or a master's with CGPA 3.0/4.0 in a STEM or life-sciences field.

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

Three references and an independent research statement. Screening exam and technical interview.

Careers

Graduates pursue computational-biology and biomedical-AI research across universities, research institutes and biotech.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

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

Programme Details

Award

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computational Biology

Start Date

Annual Fall intake (August)

Typical Offer

Bachelor's CGPA 3.5 or master's 3.0 (STEM); IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Computational Biology

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

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Next intakes

Aug

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