PhD in Biosciences and Bioengineering

PhD in Biosciences and Bioengineering is a PhD program taught at American University of Sharjah, UAE. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The PhD in Biosciences and Bioengineering at American University of Sharjah is an advanced multidisciplinary program in biosciences and bioengineering. Students study core courses that cover advanced statistical and research methods, plus elective courses in areas such as artificial intelligence, immunology, molecular biology, biomicrofluidics, neuroscience, human augmentation, and synthetic biology.

Teaching is delivered by the College of Engineering in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences. The program includes a doctoral dissertation that supports research competencies and publication of original work in reputable international conferences and journals. Students also complete a qualifying examination and research work that includes proposal preparation, presentation and defense, dissertation write-up, and dissertation presentation and defense.

Modules

• BSE 701 Advanced Statistical Methods
• BSE 703 Research Methods
• Doctoral Seminar every fall semester
• BSE 795 Doctoral Seminar (zero credit hours).
• BSE 790 Qualifying Examination
• BSE 799 PhD Dissertation (a minimum of 30 credit hours)
• BSE 711 Cell and Molecular Biology Techniques
• BSE 712 Advanced Biological Systems Modeling
• BSE 713 Biomicrofluidics
• BSE 721 Medical Biotechnology
• BSE 722 Advanced Immunology
• BSE 731 Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

The minimum requirements for admission in PhD in Biosciences and Bioengineering at American University of Sharjah for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by American University of Sharjah.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by American University of Sharjah as pre-requiste for admission in PhD in Biosciences and Bioengineering.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Admission is based on applicants' academic history, maturity in the development of research capabilities, and proficiency in specialized skills demanded by the research area. Candidates must have sufficient prior background to meet prerequisites for their area of research. Candidates must have studied university-level courses in cellular biology and human anatomy and physiology.

• Have a relevant master of science degree with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0. The PhD-BSBE program will accept students from a wide variety of natural sciences including biology, chemistry, physics, biotechnology and engineering backgrounds including biomedical, chemical, computer, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering. Applicants with a master’s degree obtained outside the UAE must submit an equivalency of their degree from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
• Have attained a minimum Internet-Based TOEFL score of 80 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
• Submit three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and a current vitae/resume.
• Have successfully completed, prior to admission, university-level courses in calculus, physics, statistics, biology/cellular biology and human anatomy and physiology.

• Internet-Based TOEFL: minimum score 80
• IELTS: minimum score 6.5

Please check detail of study units at https://www.aus.edu/cen/phd-in-biosciences-and-bioengineering

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