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10 Best Life Sciences Programs in the United Arab Emirates

10 Life Sciences courses are taught at 6 universities in the United Arab Emirates — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at New York University, Abu Dhabi, American University of Sharjah and University of Sharjah.

1Bachelor's Degree
NY New York University, Abu Dhabi logo
QS World #38 #1 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Biology

New York University, Abu Dhabi — The Bachelor's degree in Biology at New York University, Abu Dhabi, provides a comprehensive foundation in biological sciences, integrating both theoretical knowledge and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
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2Bachelor's Degree
AU American University of Sharjah logo
QS World #272 #4 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Bachelor of Science in Biology

American University of Sharjah — The Bachelor of Science in Biology at American University of Sharjah (BSB) focuses on life sciences across multiple disciplines. Students receive training in genetics and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Life Sciences
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3Bachelor's Degree
AU American University of Sharjah logo
QS World #272 #4 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry

American University of Sharjah — The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry at American University of Sharjah focuses on inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, with opportunities to pursu...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Life Sciences
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7Master's Degree
ZA Zayed University logo
QS World #754 #8 in United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Master of Science in Human Nutrition

Zayed University — Zayed University offers a Master of Science in Human Nutrition. Students study required courses that cover fundamentals of nutrition, nutrition assessment, nutritional ep...

Master's DegreeLevel
4 Semesters (On Average)Duration
Mode
—Intake
Life Sciences
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8PhD / Doctorate
MB Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) logo
#11 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Doctor of Philosophy in Computational Biology

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) — The Doctor of Philosophy in Computational Biology at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is designed to equip students with advanced knowledg...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
2026Intake
Life Sciences
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9Master's Degree
MB Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) logo
#11 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Master of Science in Computational Biology

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) — The Master of Science in Computational Biology at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is an interdisciplinary program designed to equip stude...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
2026Intake
Life Sciences
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10Bachelor's Degree
AU American University in Dubai logo
#23 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Bachelor of Science in Biology

American University in Dubai — The Bachelor of Science in Biology at the American University in Dubai covers a comprehensive exploration of biological sciences, providing students with a strong foundat...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
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How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #38 (New York University, Abu Dhabi) to #754 (Zayed University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Sharjah has the largest research record in this group, with 1,076,195 citations and an h-index of 319.

What the courses look like

By level: 5 bachelor's, 4 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (50% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). University of Sharjah offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for Life Sciences?

New York University, Abu Dhabi (QS World #38), American University of Sharjah (QS World #272) and University of Sharjah (QS World #328) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Life Sciences in the United Arab Emirates?

Of those with published fees, Zayed University is the least expensive at about USD 13,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Life Sciences course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4–6 years the next most common.

When do Life Sciences courses start in the United Arab Emirates?

Fall is the main intake — 50% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Life Sciences courses in the United Arab Emirates?

University of Sharjah, with 3, ahead of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) (2).

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