Master of Medical 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 credit
- ETHC600 Ethical Conduct in Medical Research1 credit
- STA600 Biostatistics and Experimental Design2 credits
- JRC601 Biomedical Sciences Journal Club I1 credit
- JRC602 Biomedical Sciences Journal Club II1 credit
- SEM601 Biomedical Sciences Seminar I1 credit
- SEM602 Biomedical Sciences Seminar II1 credit
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 credit
- PHTX619 Advances in Pharmacology1 credit
- PHTX624 Modern Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design1 credit
- PHY601 Human Physiology 12 credits
- PHY602 Human Physiology 22 credits
- PHY603 Human Physiology 32 credits
- PHY611 Advanced Electrophysiology2 credits
- MMIM605 Gene Therapy1 credit
- MMIM606 Molecular Techniques in Viral Pathogenesis1 credit
- MMIM607 Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance1 credit
- 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
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.