A research doctorate in cellular and molecular biology.
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
College requirements (6 CH) and major requirements (9 CH), plus electives below.
Elective courses: select 3 (9 credit hours).
COSR900 Dissertation Research, 30 credit hours. Research areas reflected in the program's advanced and elective courses: advanced genetics, molecular basis of diseases, immunobiology, molecular physiology, developmental biology, and genomics.
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Graduates pursue careers in research, laboratories, industry, and environmental and government roles, or continue to postgraduate study.
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
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
Natural Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 36,450/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.