Overview

The Biology student at Sultan Qaboos University should complete the course work requirements specified in the degree plan with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.

For the thesis, the candidate is required to conduct the necessary literature review, undertake the research, analyze the results, write the report and communicate the results at an oral defense. This work need not necessarily be original research, but should be a new application of ideas.

Learning outcomes

The student should identify the research problem in consultation with the supervisor, which normally takes place in the second semester. The student should register for the thesis in the third semester after having completed at least 12 credits of the course work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Biology

Developmental Biology

Advanced Topics in Physiology

Biology Seminar

Experimental Techniques

Research / Thesis

Philosophy of Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

27 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Muscat, Oman

Disciplines

Biology

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicant should have a Bachelor's degree in Biology or in a related subject from Sultan Qaboos University or from any other recognized university, with Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.75 on a 4 point scale
Candidates from other disciplines may be asked to attend additional bridging courses before starting the program.

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Tuition Fee

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International

4000 OMR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4000 OMR per year during 24 months.
National

3000 OMR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 OMR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Muscat

280 - 437 OMR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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