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The PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) program is multidisciplinary and aims to train the next generation of leaders in the field of biological and biomedical sciences. The program offers students an education that provides them with an advanced level of knowledge and helps them develop critical and independent reasoning skills.
- The exploration of a rigorous curriculum designed to provide a strong foundation, as well as cutting-edge knowledge in both the theoretical and applied aspects of biomedically-relevant areas of biology.
- The development of vital professional skills, such as clear verbal and written communication and critical evaluation of others’ work.
- Students will be exposed to state-of-the-art basic, clinical, computational, and translational life sciences research.
A program with a minimum of 60 credits taught in English, typically over 3.5 years, which includes:
- One mandatory foundational course
- A minimum of five elective courses
- Attendance at departmental seminars
- Participation in the BBS journal club
- Dissertation and laboratory training (minimum of six semesters)
PhD students are required to pass a qualifying examination after their second semester, and a candidacy examination after their fourth semester.
Applicants seeking admission to the CHLS graduate programs at HBKU should have a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4) from a recognized university. Applicants to the PhD programs should have a master’s degree.
Applicants to PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences should have a strong background in science and evidence of coursework in biological or medical sciences.
Applicants are required to submit a valid IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Further details about the language proficiency requirement and the process to seek exemption (if applicable) are available from admissions.hbku.edu.qa
Applicants with prior research experience are preferred, especially for the PhD programs.
Tuition Fees
| Program | PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
|---|---|
| Total Program Tuition Fees | QAR 270,000 |
| Tuition Fees per Credit Hour | QAR 4,500 |
| Total Program Credit Hours | 60 |
| Program Duration | 3.5 years |