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Study Bioscience at KAUST


At KAUST, the Bioscience program offers a unique and impactful environment for scientific discovery and innovation. Motivated by a deep curiosity about how living systems work and adapt to their environments, we are tackling both local and global challenges in human health and the health of our planet. Our program is designed to train the next generation of international and Saudi bioscience leaders through multi- and interdisciplinary research and education.
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WHY JOIN US?

Collaborative and Supportive Community

KAUST’s bioscience community thrives on collaboration, offering students unique opportunities to engage in cross-disciplinary projects and research that directly impacts global health and wellness.

Tailored Education and Training

Our program offers a modern curriculum designed to equip students with advanced technological skills and a collaborative mindset. With a strong focus on both international and Saudi talent, we prepare graduates for impactful careers in academia, industry and beyond.

World-Class Faculty and Facilities

KAUST provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse community of leading researchers. Our faculty are dedicated to advancing both basic and applied science, ensuring that students have the tools and mentorship they need to succeed.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

We embrace collaboration across fields like bioscience, engineering and computational sciences, allowing students and researchers to work on multidisciplinary projects that address complex scientific challenges.

Strategic Research for Global Impact:

Our program aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) pillar of Health and Wellness. We focus on health and wellness, biotechnology and biomedicine. Our research addresses pressing global challenges such as aging, infectious diseases, epigenetics, neuroscience and precision medicine, while leveraging cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, omics and stem cell and organoid modeling.

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Academic Overview
Bioscience Program


The Bioscience program focuses on adaptive biology, exploring the mechanisms that allow organisms to interact and adapt to their environments to address key global challenges in healthcare and planetary health. It provides expertise in cell and molecular biology, structural biology, biophysics, bioimaging, genomics, bioinformatics and AI. The program emphasizes hands-on research and offers flexibility with electives in bioengineering, plant science, marine science and beyond. Focus areas include epigenetics, infectious diseases, stem cells, aging, disorders and diseases, neuroscience and the microbiome, fostering interdisciplinary approaches and innovative methodologies to tackle complex biological challenges. The program attracts collaborations across different disciplines, such as marine, plant, environmental, chemical, computational sciences and engineering, expanding the program's impact on many of the global challenges addressed by KAUST.


Bioengineering Tabs

Bioengineering Master's Degree Program

Learn how to apply critical thinking to real-world scenarios in the life sciences while exploring cutting-edge research and theory.

Program Specializations
Mandatory Courses
Lab Experience
Duration of Study
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Biophysics and Bioimaging
  • 4 Core Courses
  • 2 Electives
  • Graduate Seminars
  • Courses offered include (but not limited to) Genomics, Molecular Genetics, Stem Cells and Molecular Medicine, CryoEM, etc.
  • 10 week lab rotation
  • Thesis and Non-thesis options
  • 1.5 to 2 years
  • 3 x 15-week semesters and one Summer for Non-thesis
  • 4 x 15-week semesters and one Summer for Thesis

Bioengineering Phd Degree Program

Program Specializations
Mandatory Courses
Lab Experience
Duration of Study
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Biophysics and Bioimaging
  • 2 PhD-level Electives
  • Graduate Seminars
  • PhD courses can be taken from any program
  • Doctoral Dissertation Research with your PI
  • Traveling Scholar for external
  • collaboration
  • 2.5-4 years
  • Maximum of 8 x 15-week semesters and 4 Summers

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