Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences
About This Programme
A research doctorate in biomedical science.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- Research doctorate with supervision across the college's research areas
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Coursework
24 credit hours (18 required plus 6 electives). Minimum 54 credit hours total, typically completed in 4 to 6 years.
- CMHS731 Research Proposal Development1 credit
- CMHS702 Journal Club I2 credits
- CMHS703 Journal Club II2 credits
- CMHS704 Journal Club III2 credits
- CMHS705 Journal Club IV2 credits
- BMSC700 Recent Advances in Molecular Biology3 credits
- BMSC701 Advanced Research Techniques3 credits
- BMSC707 Medical Cell and Tissue Biology3 credits
Select 2 elective courses (6 credit hours) spanning pathology, microbiology and immunology, pharmacology, genetics, neuroscience, virology, microbiome and computational biochemistry.
- Advances in General Pathology3 credits
- Microbial Pathogenesis and Host Defense3 credits
- Advanced Immunology3 credits
- Current Advances in Pharmacological Sciences3 credits
- Advances in Genetics3 credits
- Advanced Topics in Neuroscience3 credits
- Advanced Molecular and Cellular Virology3 credits
- Advanced Human Microbiome3 credits
- Computational Biochemistry and Artificial Intelligence for Medical Applications3 credits
Comprehensive / Qualifying Examination
- CMCE800 Comprehensive Examination
Dissertation Research
Research areas: cancer biology; diabetes and cardiometabolic disease; neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders; gene regulation, epigenetics, bioinformatics and proteomics; signal transduction, oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction; immunology and biochemical toxicology; molecular cancer therapeutics; infectious diseases, host-pathogen interactions and molecular microbiology.
- RSCH900 Dissertation Research30 credits
Dissertation Defense
- RSCH910 Dissertation Defense
Entry Requirements
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
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
Doctor of Philosophy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 32,400/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.