Overview

The Biological and Biomedical Sciences programme from Hamad Bin Khalifa University offers 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.

CHLS’s Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) PhD program are multidisciplinary graduate programs that aim to train the next generation of leaders in biomedical sciences.

Program focus:

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.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

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)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

International deadline: 1 February

National deadline: 15 March

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

54 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) must have a master's degree from a recognized university. They must have an excellent academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA) with a strong background in science and evidence of coursework in biological or medical sciences. Prior research experience will be seen as favorable.

Applicants are required to submit an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

Applicants are required to submit a GRE score at the time of application.

Applicants should submit a personal statement as part of the online application.
Applicants should submit two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an academic referee.

Tuition Fee

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International

67500 QAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 270000 QAR for the full programme during 48 months.
National

67500 QAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 270000 QAR for the full programme during 48 months.

Living costs for Ar Rayyan

4230 - 7920 QAR /month

Living costs

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

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