Overview

This department involve fundamental knowledge in the field of biology and other related fields, as well as involve basic research in the field of biology as a multidisciplinary field related to natural, environmental, engineering, biotechnology and biomedical sciences.

The department is not offering a BS degree but will rather focus on building collaboration within the University and abroad in the area of research in biotechnology which will serve the strategic choices of the Kingdom. The Department of Bioengineering offers undergraduate biology courses required by several engineering department.

Key Facts

Rapid advances in biology are opening up a multitude of new research and business opportunities in life science-related industries. In order for the Kingdom to stay at the forefront of development in the 21st century, we need to participate and excel in this vital field. Within this Life Sciences program at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, students can tailor their studies, to the type of employment and research they would like to pursue in the future.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbiology

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Techniques in Biology

Ecology and Evolution

Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

More details

Deadlines: 30 June MS (Thesis-Based) and 11 July MS Programs (Project-Based).

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology Biochemistry View 4 other Masters in Biochemistry in Saudi Arabia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year Bachelor's (BS) Degree in Biology (Life Sciences) from a recognized institution with evidence of a suitable background for entering the proposed field.

A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent, and a GPA of 3.00 in the subject of the major field. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for final admission. Students may also be admitted on a provisional basis as a pre-graduate if his or hers GPA is below 3 but above or equal to 2.5. In this case, the student has to score B or above on a number of Biology core / elective courses, as decided by the Master Biology Committee.

Acceptable General Graduate Record Examination (GRE), which should also be reported directly.

At least three letters of recommendation from the faculty who taught the applicant undergraduate courses.

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2025 USD / year

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Living costs

Dhahran

Saudi Arabia

2665 - 3000 SAR / month

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