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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences

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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 credits
  • 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

Academic: A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (or 5.0 for Arabic-medium doctorates).

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.

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