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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Master of Medical Sciences

Master of Medical Sciences

MScPostgraduateHealth Sciences

About This Programme

A research-oriented master across biomedical and medical science fields.

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

8 credit hours. Minimum 36 credit hours total across three tracks.

  • PRR600 Principles of Research1 credits
  • ETHC600 Ethical Conduct in Medical Research1 credits
  • STA600 Biostatistics and Experimental Design2 credits
  • JRC601 Biomedical Sciences Journal Club I1 credits
  • JRC602 Biomedical Sciences Journal Club II1 credits
  • SEM601 Biomedical Sciences Seminar I1 credits
  • SEM602 Biomedical Sciences Seminar II1 credits

Track: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

One of three specialization tracks; students complete one track (9 credit hours)

  • BMB601 Techniques in Biochemistry2 credits
  • BMB602 Advanced Molecular Biology3 credits
  • BMB603 Advanced Cell Biology2 credits
  • BMB604 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry2 credits

Track: Microbiology and Immunology

One of three specialization tracks; students complete one track (6 credit hours)

  • MMIM601 Molecular Bacteriology: Gene, Structure, Pathogenesis2 credits
  • MMIM602 Principles of Cellular and Molecular Immunology2 credits
  • MMIM603 Molecular Principles of Viral Replication and Pathogenesis2 credits

Track: Pharmacology and Toxicology

One of three specialization tracks; students complete one track (8 credit hours)

  • PHTX601 General Systemic Pharmacology2 credits
  • PHTX602 Molecular Mechanism of Drug Action2 credits
  • PHTX603 Neurotransmitters in Health and Diseases2 credits
  • PHTX604 Molecular Principles of Organ Toxicity2 credits

Thesis / Research

Thesis option (RSCH600, 18 credit hours) or non-thesis option (RSCH601, 4 credit hours)

  • RSCH600 Research (Thesis option)18 credits
  • RSCH601 Research Project (Non-thesis option)4 credits

Electives

Elective credit requirement varies by track and by thesis or non-thesis selection

Electives may also be drawn from courses in other tracks. Total elective requirement ranges from 1 to 18 credit hours depending on the chosen track and thesis or non-thesis pathway.

  • BMB606 Special Topics in Biochemistry1 credits
  • PHTX619 Advances in Pharmacology1 credits
  • PHTX624 Modern Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design1 credits
  • PHY601 Human Physiology 12 credits
  • PHY602 Human Physiology 22 credits
  • PHY603 Human Physiology 32 credits
  • PHY611 Advanced Electrophysiology2 credits
  • MMIM605 Gene Therapy1 credits
  • MMIM606 Molecular Techniques in Viral Pathogenesis1 credits
  • MMIM607 Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance1 credits
  • MMIM608 Immune-Mediated Diseases2 credits
  • MMIM609 Microbiome in Health and Disease2 credits
  • MMIM612 Basic Medical Parasitology and Entomology2 credits
  • MMIM620 Emerging Bacterial Infectious Diseases2 credits
  • MGEN601 Human Genetics2 credits
  • CANB601 Basic Cancer Biology2 credits
  • ANAT605 Human Gross Anatomy3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
English: An official IELTS or TOEFL score, commonly IELTS 5.0 to 6.0 depending on the programme.

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 28,800/yr

Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.

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