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Tuition fee
Free
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Duration
24 months
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24 months
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Campus location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The goal of the Computational Biology course from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is to equip students with knowledge and skills in both biology and computational sciences including programming, machine learning, statistics, and bioinformatics.

Overview

The Computational Biology course from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence prepares students for collaborative work with biologists, chemists, and clinicians by fostering interdisciplinary communication and teamwork. The programme aims to prepare students to join the workforce in biotechnology and healthcare or to pursue a Ph.D.

The programme supports the development of the UAE biotechnology and health ecosystem by developing a highly skilled workforce in computational biology and bioinformatics. 

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the programme requirements, graduates will be able to:

  • Critically evaluate and analyze scientific literature across computational biology, life sciences, and engineering.
  • Apply a range of computational tools and technologies to address problems of varying complexity, especially computational and experimental tools and methods utilized in life sciences, biotechnology and healthcare.
  • Utilize methods and tools to integrate, analyze and interpret biological data from various sources, respecting ethical norms and personal data privacy.
  • Independently design and execute scientific experiments, that aim to evaluate, replicate or build upon current knowledge relating to biological systems.
  • Appraise and communicate data and scientific findings effectively to any audience, orally, visually, and in written format, individually or in teams.
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in collaborative research projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Analyzing Multi-omics Network Data in Biology and Medicine
  • Computational Genomics and Epigenomics
  • Evolutionary Genomics and Population Genetics
  • Human and Computer Vision
  • Geometry for Computer Vision

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Final Application deadline: 15 December

Language

English
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3
GRE admission requirements GRE®
Required

English requirements

IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Applicants to MBZUAI’s graduate programmes must hold a degree in a STEM field such as computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or other relevant science or engineering majors from an accredited University or college recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE), with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or 3.5 (on a scale of 4.0) depending on the programme. 
  • Senior-level students can apply initially with a copy of their transcript and upon admission must submit official complete degree certificate/transcript. 
  • A degree attestation (for degrees from the UAE) or a Certificate of Recognition (for degrees acquired outside the UAE) should also be furnished within their first semester at the University.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Research statement
  • Referee recommendations
  • Screening exam

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Tuition Fees

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    Free
  • Domestic

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    Free

Additional Details

For M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes, MBZUAI grants all full-time admitted students the privilege of completing their studies with a full scholarship.

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates
5000 - 8600 AED / month

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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
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1500 USD
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Various benefits
Deadline
15 Sep 2027
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
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1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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3000 USD
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31 Dec 2026
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Various benefits
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31 Dec 2026
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1500 USD
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12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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965 USD
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