The main purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Biology is to offer outstanding education at the undergraduate level for those pursuing pre-med degrees. It is an all-inclusive program that introduces students to various biological sciences. The four-year undergraduate program familiarizes students with current studies in general, molecular, cell, and environmental biology. Additionally, it stresses active, hands-on practice with the latest technology. Small class sizes focusing on laboratories and tutorials develop continuous, beneficial relationships between students and faculty.
Program Details
Upon completion of the degree, students will:
Have gained a sufficient understanding of the different biological facts and concepts;
Have acquired the most updated findings in the different biological areas;
Be able to think logically and communicate clearly the acquired biological knowledge and experimental skills;
Have acquired enough knowledge and skills to join and excel in professional programs such as medicine, medical sciences, biotechnology, or science education;
Be outstanding members of the workforce by having adequate skills to retrieve, evaluate and communicate information from the scientific literature, electronic databases, and experimental data;
Have enough skills to formulate and evaluate scientific models based on observation of biological phenomena and apply quantitative methods to biological problems;
Be able to use scientific instrumentation and information technology and have written, oral, and multimedia scientific communication
Career
Graduates of this course can go on to work as:
Biochemists
Microbiologists
Forensic Scientists
Biotechnologists
Researchers
Biology Instructors
Environmental Scientists
Genetic Counselors
Health Communications Specialists
Medical Affairs Professionals in the pharmaceutical and medical equipment industries
Public Health Advisors
Admission Requirements
Official English translations of all supporting educational documents are required. Translations must be literal (i.e., word-for-word).
A completed online Application for Admission.
An official, attested high school/secondary school transcript (academic record) covering the last three years.
High school Diploma.
Equivalency letter from the UAE Ministry of Education.
Official test scores: TOEFL® or Academic IELTSTM or EmSAT and SAT® . Army exemption letter for UAE nationals.