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 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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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

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80

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6

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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 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

4000 OMR / year

≈ 4000 OMR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3000 OMR / year

≈ 3000 OMR / year

Living costs

Muscat

Oman

280 - 437 OMR / month

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