Master of Science in Genomic Medicine
About This Programme
Genomics applied to diagnosis, precision medicine and research.
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.
Required Core Courses
20 credit hours. Minimum 33 credit hours total.
- ETHC600 Ethical Conduct in Medical Research1 credit
- PRR600 Principles of Research1 credit
- MGEN600 Molecular Biology of the Gene3 credits
- MGEN601 Human Genetics2 credits
- MGEN602 Molecular Basis of Human Diseases2 credits
- MGEN603 Bioinformatics and Genomics2 credits
- MGEN605 OMICS in Medicine2 credits
- CMPH602 Biostatistics2 credits
- MGEN604 Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics3 credits
- JRC601 Biomedical Sciences Journal Club I1 credit
- SEM601 Biomedical Sciences Seminar I1 credit
Elective Courses
4 to 7 credit hours depending on track
Elective credit requirement (4 to 7 credit hours) depends on the thesis or non-thesis track selected.
- MGEN606 Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside2 credits
- MGEN607 Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Medicine2 credits
- MGEN608 Principles of Genetic Counseling2 credits
- MGEN613 Coding for Bioinformatics2 credits
- BMB602 Advanced Molecular Biology3 credits
Thesis / Capstone
Thesis track (RSCH602, 9 credit hours) or non-thesis track (MGEN611, 6 credit hours)
- RSCH602 Research Thesis (Thesis track)9 credits
- MGEN611 Genomic Medicine Capstone Project (Non-thesis track)6 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in healthcare, clinical services, public health and research, or continue to further professional or 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
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 33,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.