Overview

The School has strong ties to the hospitals around Astana and is therefore in an ideal position as a link between bench and bedside. Our researchers are working on various topics among them cancer, inflammatory and infectious diseases.
The Biomedical Sciences program at Nazarbayev University provides broad training in topics necessary for good research as well as a focus on one specific area you are interested in. This program will prepare you for a career in either academia as well as in an industrial setting.

Career

After having graduated from our program you will be able to choose from a variety of different pathways. Our main objective will be to teach you to become an independent scientist enabling you to work as a postdoc in national and international laboratories gaining experience to ultimately set up your own research group anywhere in the world.

Of course, you can also use the experience you will gain in the course of our PhD in Biomedical Sciences to go into biotechnological or pharmacological industries or maybe even start your own company. Here you will be able to be involved in the discovery of new treatments, cures, and research advancements that enhance medical professionals’ approach to improved patient care and disease management.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biosafety, Animal welfare & Ethics

Biomedical Science Data Analysis & Design of experimentation

Molecular Basis of Health and Disease

NUSOM seminar

Advanced Biomedical Science Data Analysis & Design of experimentation

Writing for Biomedical Science

Publication analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-30 00:00:00 , National

More details

For international applicants with visa required prior to arrival: July 17

All other applicants (local and international): July 30

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Astana, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

Biomedical Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate and Master's degrees or MD (or equivalents). During the application period, final- year master's students may submit an official current transcript for consideration);
Minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 in applicant’s master’s degree

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23500 USD / year

≈ 23500 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

23500 USD / year

≈ 23500 USD / year

Additional Details

For residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, payments are processed in the national currency at the internal exchange rate of 486 KZT per 1 USD, as approved by the University.

Living costs

Astana

Kazakhstan

151250 - 222349 KZT / month

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