Program Overview
The Cancer Nanoscience track will prepare graduates for diverse careers ranging from basic cancer research to biotech companies moving cutting-edge nanotechnology into the cancer clinic. Students will learn advanced concepts and new methodologies that guide cancer diagnosis and personalized targeted therapies with special focus on cancer bioinformatics, nanodiagnositics and nanotherapeutics. The student-centered training program provides opportunities to conduct interdisciplinary research under the guidance of world-class faculty at Alfaisal University, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center and KACST.
Vision Statement
To be the leading interdisciplinary graduate program in cancer nanoscience in the region and beyond known for its world-class education and cutting-edge research with the aim of contributing to the KSA vision 2030.
Mission Statement
The program aspires to:
Provide world-class education that incorporates cutting-edge research and intellectual property development in cancer biology and cancer nanoscience to prepare our graduates to become leaders in developing knowledge-based economy and health care in KSA. Enable our graduates to seek careers in academia, and the industrial R & D sectors. Establish partnerships with other colleges at au and research institutions like KFSHRC, KACST, KAUST, and private and government stakeholders and engage them in fostering an innovation-based economy.
Goals And Objectives
Prepare a high-quality national cadre capable of working in the research centers of science, engineering, and medicine; particularly in basic and translational cancer research.Promote collaboration between Alfaisal university and other private and governmental universities.
Participate in educating the various sectors of the society in cancer biology and nanobiology to foster societal sustained partnership.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can be employed in research-oriented institutions in academia, the industrial R & D and consulting sectors.
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor's degree accepted by The Ministry of Education (MOE) in a related field.
- A satisfactory scholastic average; a minimum grade average of "good" in the bachelor’s degree.
- Alfaisal Graduates or applicants who come from a country or political entity
where English is not the official language adequate proficiency in English to do
graduate work, as evidenced by
*English language tests are valid for three years.Cancer Nanoscience
IELTS (Academic)
5.5
TOEFL iBT
65
STEP
80
- Applicant should provide one recent letter of recommendation from professors who taught or from a manager at the workplace.
- The graduate study application must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee payable to Alfaisal University, which is equal to SAR 600.
- An Interview with the applicant may be requested if required.
Duration
Cancer Nanoscience is a 2-year program
Tuition Fees
Students are allowed to repeat a maximum of 6 CH during their study without incurring extra fees. If students exceed the allowed CH, the normal CH rate will apply.
|
Description |
Amount (SAR) |
|
Application Fee (Non-Refundable) |
600 SAR |
|
Cancer Nanoscience Total Cost |
200,000 SAR |
|
Cost of credit hour |
4,762 SAR |
|
Seat Reservation and Tuition fee first instalment paid before the beginning of the Academic year/Registration (Non-Refundable) |
5000 SAR |
Scholarships
Alfaisal University provides thesis scholarship up to 50% for thesis programs only. You need to fulfill the following requirements & conditions:
- Cumulative GPA (3.00 out of 4.00 and above) by the end of the first academic year.
- Full payment of the total tuition fees (100,000 SAR) by the end of the first academic year.
Please note that the scholarship conditions are subject to change without prior notice.