Overview
About the program
Research in Computational Bioscience program offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focuses on the design of novel high-performance computational biology/bioinformatics methods, tools, resources and models that lead to and speed up development of applications in synthetic biology and biotechnology and on validating these applications in engineered cells.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
- 300-level courses (6 credits)
- Graduate Seminar (non-credit)
- Winter Enrichment Program (non-credit)
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- Official university transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official TOEFL or IELTS Academic score
- Official GRE scores (GRE submission is encouraged and will enhance an application, but it is not compulsory)
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 48 months. -
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 48 months.
All admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship which supports students for the duration of their graduate studies.
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