Program Overview

PhD in Biosciences and Bioengineering (PhD - BSBE)

The PhD-BSBE offers advanced multidisciplinary education to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become future researchers, academics, and entrepreneurs. Graduates of this program will be prepared to tackle current and future healthcare challenges nationally and globally.

Program Overview

The program admits both part-time and full-time students. Full-time students may be considered for a competitive, full graduate assistantship for the duration of the program.

Admission Criteria

For admission to the Ph.D.-BSBE degree program, applicants must have a relevant Master of Science degree with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0. The program welcomes applications from students with various natural sciences backgrounds, including:

• biology
• chemistry
• physics
• biotechnology
• engineering
  • biomedical
  • chemical
  • computer
  • electrical
  • industrial
  • mechanical

Program Structure

The program is taught in English and comprises:

• core courses covering advanced statistical and research methods
• elective courses in various areas of biosciences and bioengineering, including:
  • artificial intelligence
  • biorobotics
  • immunology
  • molecular biology
  • biomicrofluidics
  • molecular genetics
  • neuroscience
  • human augmentation
  • synthetic biology
  • technology innovation, management, and transfer
• a doctoral dissertation, allowing students to develop research competencies and publish original scientific work in reputable international conferences and journals

Additional Requirements

Applicants who earned their undergraduate degrees from universities outside the UAE must present a Certificate of Equivalency or a Qualification Recognition Report (QRR).