Overview

Program Overview

Biotechnology employs molecular biology and genetic engineering to develop new technologies and products, and to investigate their applications in medicine, industry, academia, and research and development. Alfaisal University realized the importance of biotechnology as it can potentially participate in a new industrial revolution in the 21st century. Biotechnology can play a major role in developing a knowledge society and establishing knowledge-based economy.

The Biotechnology program of Alfaisal University includes courses dealing with the advanced techniques of molecular biology, genetic engineering, applications of nanotechnology, and special topics such as nanomedicine and its applications in disease diagnosis, drug formulation, and drug delivery.

This program is open to the students of undergraduate degree from life sciences, pharmacy, medicine and engineering, Saudi and non-Saudi, local and international.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics

Nano biotechnology

Advanced Biochemistry

Analytical Biotechnology

Techniques of Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

65

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Biotechnology

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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65

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your Certificates & Transcripts must be certified by the Saudi Embassy in the country of your study

Your Certificates & Transcripts must be evaluated & certified by the Saudi Ministry of Education

You must pay the non-refundable seat confirmation fee of SR 500

A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution accepted by Ministry of Education (MOE) in related field

Above average GMAT, GRE score or an equivalent Graduate Quadrat Exam held by Qias Centre

English language proficiency

Minimum One year Professional work experience in related field

Applicant should provide two letters of recommendations

On-campus Interview

Students must provide a statement of purpose describing their academic interests and reasons for applying at the interview time

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

200000 SAR / year

≈ 200000 SAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

200000 SAR / year

≈ 200000 SAR / year

Living costs

Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

2073 - 3435 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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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Riyadh

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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