Overview

About the Program

Students in the Microbiology program of the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University graduated holding prominent positions in Saudi universities and colleges.

Masters of Science in Microbiology have two tracks:

Bacteriology

Mycology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Biostatistics and experimental Design

Advanced studies of bacteriology

Advanced studies of Mycology

Microbial Biotechnology

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

Microbiology View 3 other Masters in Microbiology in Saudi Arabia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective students shall consult with the Unified Graduate Studies Statutes for Saudi Universities before enrolling in the program.

Candidate should hold a bachelor degree in Biology or botany or microbiology from a Saudi university or an equivalent degree from a university recognized by Ministry of Education.

Candidate must pass English test IELTS equivalent of (6) or any English test recognized by Deanship of Postgraduate Studies.

Candidate must pass the departmental admission test.

Candidate must pass the University Competency test with a minimum of 80%.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

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

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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