Molecular, cellular and organismal biology with laboratory research.
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.
Foundational science and quantitative preparation.
Modern molecular and cellular biology, genomics and bioinformatics, applied to genetics, development, biomedicine, field studies and animal behavior.
Students may specialise in Brain and Cognitive Science or in Biophysics.
A two-course research capstone.
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.
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
AED 251,838/yr
Apply through the Common Application. Admission is need-blind and NYU Abu Dhabi meets full demonstrated financial need through grants. Published tuition is USD 68,574 per year (2026-27), the same for every undergraduate major; most students pay less through need-based aid.