Highlights
Tuition fee
33000 SAR / year
33000 SAR / year
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Tuition fee
33000 SAR / year
33000 SAR / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Start date
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Campus location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Campus location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Advanced Biological Sciences program at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University aims to qualify specialized academic, research, and professional cadres in the field. It offers a curriculum and thesis-based structure, with an exit point for a higher diploma in advanced biological sciences. 

Overview

The Advanced Biological Sciences program at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University program includes three specialized tracks: Immunology Track Molecular and Cellular Biology Track Arthropod and Parasitology Track.

Training and preparing specialists in the field of life sciences and research that enhances sustainable development and provides solutions to societal issues through a high-quality educational program.

Program Graduate Attributes

  • A deep understanding of recent developments in theories and research related to the biological sciences and their consequences and effects as an academic discipline or in the field of professional practice
  • The ability to use advanced research techniques and advanced investigative methods in conducting research
  • The ability to analyze and apply research results in the analysis, development and testing of scientific hypotheses, and to propose solutions to theoretical and practical problems
  • The ability to communicate the results of advanced research and studies in the field of biology through refereed publications to the academic and professional circles and other groups of society.

Career opportunities

The program will provide graduates with academic, analytical and practical skills to help them in many professions such as academic staff in public and university education. 

Graduates will be given the choice to continue in scientific research, which qualifies them to become researchers, research assistants or technicians) in various fields such as universities, factory, laboratories and hospitals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Laboratory techniques in advanced biology
  • Basics of bioinformatics and information technology
  • Basic Biostatistics Concepts and Tools
  • Advanced entomology and parasitology
  • Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS
5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Riyadh, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or other related health science fields.
  • A minimum GPA of "B" in the bachelor's degree.
  • A minimum score of 5.0 in the IELTS Academic test or its equivalent from other English proficiency tests (IELTS requirement may be waived for applicants holding a bachelor's degree from a country where English is the primary language).
  • A minimum score of 75 in the General Aptitude Test for University Graduates (PGAT) or a qualifying score in the GRE General Test, particularly in the 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.
  • International

    Non-residents
    33000 SAR / year
    ≈ 33000 SAR / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    33000 SAR / year
    ≈ 33000 SAR / year

Living costs

Riyadh

Saudi Arabia
2073 - 3435 SAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Advanced Biological Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
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