Overview

The objectives of the Life Sciences program are:

To provide postgraduate education to qualified students and prepare them for careers in biological sciences such as laboratory specialist in pharmaceutical, medical, and forensic medicine, or in the food, environmental and agro-technology industries.
To train postgraduate students in the various fields of biotechnology
To prepare "life science researchers" and professionals to meet the future needs of the Kingdom.

To prepare postgraduate students for more advanced studies.

Jobs

We believe that King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals offers people like you an outstanding opportunity to make your mark as a faculty member and further your academic career in an exciting and dynamic environment. You will enjoy excellent teaching facilities and the chance to teach the top 5% of students in the kingdom. In addition, academics at KFUPM have access to some of the highest funded research programs for in various disciplines of science & engineering anywhere in the world. We also encourage members of faculty to develop individual research projects which could potentially lead to ground-breaking innovations in the energy and high tech sectors.

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 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

68

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Biology View 9 other Masters in Biology in Saudi Arabia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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68

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year Bachelor's (B.S.) 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 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.
At least three letters of recommendation from the faculty who taught the applicant undergraduate courses.
Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Dhahran

Saudi Arabia

2665 - 3000 SAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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