Molecular & Cell Biology (MBS)

Program Overview

Potential careers for graduates include the expanding market in molecular medicine, biotechnology, and biomedical research. The Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences at Alfaisal University in collaboration with King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KFSHRC) offers research and training opportunities with international-caliber scientists leading to a M.Sc. degree awarded by Alfaisal University.

This program will be supported by Ministry of Education (MOE) (King Abdullah Program) scholarships for Saudi nationals. The Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program offers a unique environment of higher education that integrates the research and training capabilities at KFSHRC and Alfaisal University in a distinctive modern educational setting. This Master degree offers future careers in Molecular Medicine, Biotechnology, and Biomedical Research. The program is open for male and female students, Saudi and non-Saudi, local and international.

Admission Requirements
  1. A bachelor's degree accepted by The Ministry of Education (MOE) in a related field.
  2. A satisfactory scholastic average; a minimum grade average of "good" in the bachelor’s degree.
  3. 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

    Molecular & Cell Biology

    IELTS (Academic)

    5.5

    TOEFL iBT

    65

    STEP

    80
    *English language tests are valid for three years.
  4. Applicant should provide one recent letter of recommendation from professors who taught or from a manager at the workplace.
  5. The graduate study application must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee payable to Alfaisal University, which is equal to SAR 600.
  6. An Interview with the applicant may be requested if required.
Duration

Molecular & Cell Biology 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

Molecular & Cell Biology 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.

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