Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
About This Programme
The chemistry of biological systems, and molecular and metabolic biochemistry.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education
21 credit hours
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
The five required theme courses above, plus elective General Education themes and a Cultural Diversity language pair, complete the 21 credit hour General Education requirement.
Biochemistry Major
51 credit hours
- CHEM111 General Chemistry I3 credits
- CHEM113 General Chemistry II3 credits
- CHEM115 General Chemistry Lab1 credit
- CHEM222 Analytical Chemistry4 credits
- CHEM241 Organic Chemistry I3 credits
- CHEM242 Organic Chemistry II3 credits
- CHEM245 Organic Chemistry Lab I1 credit
- CHEM251 Physical Chemistry I3 credits
- CHEM321 Instrumental Analysis I4 credits
- CHEM355 Physical Chemistry Lab I1 credit
- BIOL114 General Biology Lab1 credit
- BIOE230 Microbiology3 credits
- BIOC270 General Genetics3 credits
- BIOC275 Genetics Laboratory1 credit
- BCHM361 Biochemistry I4 credits
- BCHM362 Biochemistry II3 credits
- BCHM462 Clinical Biochemistry3 credits
- BCHM418 Research Project3 credits
- BCHM472 Protein Structure and Function3 credits
- BIOM489 Molecular Biology Techniques1 credit
Internship
- CHEM419 Internship (8 weeks in final year)6 credits
Supporting Courses
21 credit hours
- BIOC100 Basic Biology I3 credits
- BIOL105 Basic Biology II3 credits
- ENG310 Writing for Research3 credits
- STAT235 Statistics for Biology3 credits
- CSBP119 Algorithms and Problem Solving3 credits
- PHYS105 General Physics I3 credits
- MATH105 Calculus I3 credits
Major Electives
9 credit hours; select 3 courses
Optional modules
- CHEM231 Inorganic Chemistry I3 credits
- CHEM422 Instrumental Analysis II3 credits
- CHEM423 Environmental Chemistry3 credits
- CHEM442 Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry3 credits
- BIOM445 Macromolecules Structure Function and Bioinformatics3 credits
- CHEM480 Research Project II3 credits
- BIOC290 Cell and Molecular Biology3 credits
- BCHM483 Special Topics in Biochemistry I3 credits
- BCHM484 Special Topics in Biochemistry II3 credits
Elective Supporting Courses
6 credit hours; select 2 courses
Optional modules
- CSBP224 Introduction to Data Science3 credits
- GEOL100 Physical Geology3 credits
- MATH110 Calculus II3 credits
- PHYS110 General Physics II3 credits
Free Electives
6 credit hours
6 credit hours selected from available university courses.
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in research, laboratories, industry, and environmental and government roles, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Natural Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.