Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
About This Programme
Molecular biology, genetics and applied biotechnology.
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.
College Requirements
2 credit hours
- COSC501 Research Methods1 credit
- COSC502 Ethics of Scientific Research1 credit
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Required Courses
12 credit hours
- BIOM508 Advanced Gene Expression3 credits
- BIOM512 Advanced Genetic Engineering3 credits
- BIOM516 Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques I3 credits
- BIOM600 Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques II3 credits
Elective Courses
10 credit hours total; maximum 6 credit hours from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences electives (MMIM601, MMIM602, MMIM603)
Optional modules
- STAT503 Applied Statistics2 credits
- BIOM525 Applications of Bioinformatics3 credits
- BIOM541 Environmental Biotechnology3 credits
- BIOM544 Epigenetics & Cell Differentiation3 credits
- BIOM555 Biotechnology Applications in Forensic Science3 credits
- BIOM552 Molecular & Genetic Aspects of Plant Responses to Pathogens3 credits
- BIOM571 Seminar in Biotechnology & Molecular Biology1 credit
- MMIM601 Molecular Bacteriology - Gene, Structure, Pathogenesis2 credits
- MMIM602 Principles of Cellular and Molecular Immunology2 credits
- MMIM603 Molecular Principles of Viral Replication and Pathogenesis2 credits
Thesis
6 credit hours
- COSR699 Thesis6 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
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
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
Natural Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 34,500/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.