The Master of Science and PhD programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) are multidisciplinary graduate programs that aim to train the next generation of leaders in biomedical sciences. The Master’s and PhD degree paths offer students an education that provides them with an advanced level of knowledge – particularly in applied areas of biological and biomedical sciences – and helps them develop critical and independent reasoning skills.
Language
English
Program Duration
3.5 Years
Certification
Doctorate
- The exploration of a rigorous curriculum designed to provide a strong foundation, as well as cutting- edge knowledge in both the theoretical and applied aspects of biomedically relevant areas of biology.
- The development of vital professional skills, such as clear verbal and written communication and critical evaluation of others’ work.
- Students will be exposed to state-of-the-art basic, clinical, computational, and translational life sciences research.
PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences: A program with a minimum of 60 credits taught in English, typically over 3.5 years, which includes:
- One mandatory foundation course
- A minimum of five elective courses
- Participation in departmental seminars
- Participation in the BBS journal club
- Dissertation research and laboratory training (minimum of six semesters)
PhD students are required to pass a qualifying examination after their second semester, and a candidacy examination after their fourth semester.
Applicants seeking admission to the CHLS graduate programs at HBKU should have a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4) from a recognized university. Applicants to the Master of Science programs should have a bachelor’s degree, while applicants to the PhD programs should have a master’s degree.
Applicants to the MS or PhD programs in genomics and precision medicine or biological and biomedical sciences, biopsychology and neuroscience, should have a strong background in science and evidence of coursework in biological or medical sciences.
Applicants are required to submit a valid IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Further details about the language proficiency requirement and the process to seek exemption (if applicable) are available from admissions.hbku.edu.qa
Applicants with prior research experience are preferred, especially for the PhD programs
For more information regarding Admission requirements visit the following link
Fees and Financial Information
| Program | Program Tuition Fees | Program Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences | QAR 270,000 |
3.5 years |