Overview

About the Program

The Physiology program of the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University aims to endow students with sound knowledge in physiological concepts, skills in physiological observations, useful scientific writing and communication, fundamental teaching skills and study habits.

Prospective candidates are those holding M.B.B.S. or B.Sc in physiotherapy or respiratory therapy from this university or equivalent degrees from a college or university of acceptable standing. The program is based largely on course work with a minor dissertation research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Systems Physiology

Mammalian Physiology Laboratory

Scientific writing

Molecular & Cell Biology

Biostatistics

Neurophysiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Physiology

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

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60

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical and sergeant or physical therapy or Respiratory or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education GPA must not be less than Good (3.25 from 5 or 2.25 from 4).

An applicant must demonstrate ability to pursue advanced study and research in physiology satisfactorily, as judged from previous scholastic records, letters of recommendation and satisfactory performance in an interview with a departmental committee.

An applicant should have an adequate foundation in the biological and physical sciences including Basic Physiology. All candidates have to write an written examination consisting of MCQ’s and SEQ’s / SSQ’s from all disciplines of Physiology.

Pass the English test IELTS (6) degree or its equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7500 SAR / year

≈ 7500 SAR / year

Additional Details

Non-Saudi: Tuition fee will be applied, the amount of SR 500 per credit Hour during the period of study at the university.

Funding

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Overview

About the Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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