Overview
A graduate program in applied areas of biological and biomedical sciences.
The Biological and Biomedical Sciences programme of the Hamad Bin Khalifa University offer students an education that provides them with an advanced level of knowledge – particularly in applied areas of biological and biomedical sciences – and helps them develop critical and independent reasoning skills.
Program focus:
- The exploration of a rigorous curriculum designed to provide a strong foundation, as well as cutting-edge knowledge in both the theoretical and applied aspects of biomedically relevant areas of biology.
- The development of vital professional skills, such as clear verbal and written communication and critical evaluation of others’ work.
- Students will be exposed to state-of-the-art basic, clinical, computational, and translational life sciences research.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Five mandatory foundation courses
- A minimum of three elective courses
- Attendance at departmental seminars
- Thesis work and laboratory training
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Ar Rayyan, Qatar
Disciplines
Biomedical Science Biology Bioinformatics & BiostatisticsWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Science in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. They must have an excellent undergraduate academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent) with a strong background in science and evidence of coursework in biological or medical sciences. Prior research experience will be seen as favorable.
Applicants are required to submit an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Applicants can be exempt from this requirement if they meet one of the conditions listed below:
- The applicant completed their studies at a university in a country where English is the native language
- The applicant provides an official letter confirming that they obtained their degree from a university where the medium of instruction is English (if not otherwise exempt)
- The applicant's first language is English
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
91250 QAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 182500 QAR for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
91250 QAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 182500 QAR for the full programme during 24 months.
Living costs for Ar Rayyan
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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