Biology
About This Programme
Molecular, cellular and organismal biology with laboratory research.
Course Highlights
- Molecular and cellular biology, genomics and bioinformatics
- Optional tracks in Brain and Cognitive Science and in Biophysics
- Strong pathway to research, biotech and medical school
What You'll Study
Studied full-time over four years on the Saadiyat Island campus, combining the NYUAD Core Curriculum, major coursework and electives, up to two semesters of Study Away across NYU's global network, and a required senior Capstone.
Science Core
Foundational science and quantitative preparation.
- Foundations of Science 1-6
- Calculus with Applications: Science and Engineering
- Multivariable Calculus: Science and Engineering
Biology Coursework
Modern molecular and cellular biology, genomics and bioinformatics, applied to genetics, development, biomedicine, field studies and animal behavior.
- Human Physiology
- Organic Chemistry 1
- Biology electives (four courses)
- Research Seminar in Biology
Specialisation (optional)
Students may specialise in Brain and Cognitive Science or in Biophysics.
- Brain and Cognitive Science: Behavioral and Integrative Neuroscience, Molecular Neurobiology, Introduction to Psychology
- Biophysics: Biophysics, Biological Physics, Computational Biology and Biophysics
Senior Capstone
A two-course research capstone.
- Capstone Seminar and Project
Careers
Prepares students for careers in research, healthcare, biotechnology and education, and for master's programmes and professional schools in science, medicine and dentistry. Alumni have gone to Cornell, Duke-NUS Medical School, Georgetown, Imperial College London, Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
On campus
Tuition Fee
AED 251,838/yr
USD 68,574 as published, converted at the pegged rate of 3.6725
Apply through the Common Application. NYU Abu Dhabi awards need-based institutional grants, with need calculated from the CSS Profile. Published tuition is USD 68,574 per year (2026-27), the same for every undergraduate major; most students pay less through need-based aid.