Bachelor of Science in Biology
About This Programme
Organismal, cellular and molecular biology and ecology.
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 (Chinese, French, German, Korean, or Spanish), complete the 21 credit hour General Education requirement.
Specialization Requirements
27 credit hours
- BIOC100 Basic Biology I3 credits
- BIOC155 Biology Laboratory 11 credit
- BIOC160 Biology II4 credits
- BIOC165 Biology Laboratory 21 credit
- BIOC250 Basic Ecology3 credits
- BIOC270 General Genetics3 credits
- BIOC275 Genetics Laboratory1 credit
- BIOC290 Cell and Molecular Biology3 credits
- BIOC280 Computing and Data Analysis for Biology3 credits
- BIOC480 Research Project3 credits
- BIOC490 Advanced Bio-applications2 credits
Internship
- BIOC500 Internship (8 weeks in final year)6 credits
Supporting Courses
30 credit hours
- CHEM111 General Chemistry I3 credits
- CHEM113 General Chemistry II3 credits
- CHEM115 General Chemistry Lab1 credit
- CHEM241 Organic Chemistry I3 credits
- CHEM245 Organic Chemistry Lab I1 credit
- MATH105 Calculus I3 credits
- MATH110 Calculus II3 credits
- STAT235 Statistics for Biology3 credits
- PHYS105 General Physics I3 credits
- PHYS135 General Physics Lab I1 credit
- PHYS110 General Physics II3 credits
- GEOL100 Physical Geology3 credits
Concentration: Ecology and Organismal Biology
27 credit hours; students select one concentration. One required course plus electives (minimum 3 CH at Level 2, 6 CH at Level 3, and 6 CH at Level 4).
- BIOE250 Biodiversity and Evolution3 credits
Optional modules
- BIOE212 Biology of Invertebrates3 credits
- BIOE214 Biology of Vertebrates3 credits
- BIOE230 Microbiology3 credits
- BIOE310 Insect Diversity, Ecology, and Systematics3 credits
- BIOE320 Population and Community Ecology3 credits
- BIOE330 Diversity and Biology of Fungi3 credits
- BIOE332 Biology of Parasites3 credits
- BIOE340 Biology and Diversity of Mammals3 credits
- BIOE350 Plant Anatomy and Physiology3 credits
- BIOE355 Animal Anatomy and Physiology3 credits
- BIOE360 Principles of Oceanography3 credits
- BIOE370 Botany3 credits
- BIOE380 Desert Ecology3 credits
- BIOE391 Field Ecology3 credits
- BIOE435 Bacteriology3 credits
- BIOE436 Molecular Ecology3 credits
- BIOE450 Biology and Diversity of Birds3 credits
- BIOE454 Marine Biology3 credits
- BIOE457 Animal Behavior3 credits
- BIOE459 Conservation Biology3 credits
Concentration: Cellular and Molecular Biology
27 credit hours; students select one concentration. One required course plus electives.
- BIOM335 Molecular Biology of Genes3 credits
Optional modules
- BIOM310 Introduction to Neurosciences3 credits
- BIOM339 Virology2 credits
- BIOM350 Developmental Biology3 credits
- BIOM370 Introductory Bioinformatics3 credits
- BIOM380 Genomics3 credits
- BIOM390 Introduction to Epigenetics2 credits
- BIOM420 Molecular Basis of Cell and Tissue Development3 credits
- BIOM430 Cellular Biochemistry3 credits
- BIOM433 Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering3 credits
- BIOM461 Tissue Culture3 credits
- BIOM462 Immunology3 credits
- BIOM470 Molecular Physiology3 credits
- BIOM481 Molecular Evolution3 credits
- BIOM489 Molecular Biology Techniques1 credit
- BIOM490 Biology of Diseases3 credits
Free Electives
9 credit hours
Three courses (9 credit hours) selected from any program offerings.
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.