Overview

This Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology program at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand environmental interactions and to utilize biotechnology for achieving sustainable development and innovation in multiple fields.

The M.Sc. degree at PNU is a 50-credit program. Students are expected to complete the M.Sc. degree in six semesters. The thesis option requires 50 credits of coursework with an additional 9 credit hours of research. Students must apply by the ninth week of their second semester with permission of the M. Sc. Thesis Advisor.

Career opportunities

Researcher in Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology.

Specialist in Biological and Environmental Research Laboratories.

Consultant in Biotechnology and Environmental Companies.

Instructor or Lecturer at Universities and Specialized Colleges.

Project Manager in Environmental and Biotechnological Research.

Data Analyst in Microbiology and Environmental Fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basics of bioinformatics and information technology

Genomics

Environmental Microbiology

Laboratory techniques in microbial biotechnology

Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

5

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Credits

50 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Biotechnology Microbiology Environmental Sciences View 4 other Masters in Environmental Sciences 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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or other related health science fields.
A minimum GPA of "Very Good" in the bachelor's degree.
A minimum score of 5.0 in the IELTS Academic test or its equivalent from other recognized English proficiency exams. Applicants with a bachelor's degree from a country where English is the native language may be exempted from the language requirement.
A minimum score of 75 in the General Aptitude Test for University Graduates (PGAT) or a qualifying score in the GRE General Test (Quantitative Reasoning section).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33000 SAR / year

≈ 33000 SAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

33000 SAR / year

≈ 33000 SAR / year

Living costs

Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

2073 - 3435 SAR / month

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Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Riyadh

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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