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Program Summary About the Program Study Plan Admission Criteria Academic Calendar Interview List of Projects Additional Information Document Attestation Tuition Fees Frequently Asked Questions

Program Summary

Duration

4 years

Tuition Fee

Full scholarship

Application Deadline

June 5, 2022

Study Type

Full Time - On Campus

About the Program

One of our core goals at MBRU is to train and nurture scientists and support research in the medical and biomedical sciences in the UAE. The program will focus on broader themes of medical and biomedical sciences that capitalize on the areas of strength within MBRU. The program will also further provide prospective graduate students with a strong foundation in the frontiers of biomedical sciences through a variety of course work, as well as an intense laboratory research training.

Study Plan

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Admission Criteria

English Language Requirements

Academic IELTS

  • An overall band 6 with no skill less than 5.5
  • ‘IELTS Indicator’ will not be considered for admission purposes
  • Must have been taken within the last two years
  • A single certificate to be submitted, combined scores are not accepted.

TOEFL

  • iBT 80
  • PBT is not accepted
  • ‘My Best Scores’ will not be considered for admission purposes
  • Must have been taken within the last two years

Notes:
• Applicants who are native English speakers and have completed their most recent degree in an English-medium institution or a Master’s degree taught in English that required an IELTS (Academic) with overall 6 and no skill less than 5.5 or equivalent may be exempted from the English proficiency requirement subject to approval of the relevant Admissions Committee
• Applicants who are graduates from MBRU’s Master programs shall be exempted from the English requirement.

Academic Calendar

Interview

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a face-to-face interview on campus.

List of Projects

List of Projects 2022-23
FieldSupervisor
Genetic Aspects of Immune DisordersDr Richard Kandasamy
Genetics of Ion ChannelsDr Bakhrom Berdiev
Immune Cell Derangements in Breast CancerDr Mahmood Al Mashhadani
Immunology of Pulmonary DisordersDr Saba Al Heialy
Long Non-Coding RNA BiologyProf Leonard Lipovich
Male Infertility/Reproductive PhysiologyProf Stefan du Plessis
Cardiometabolic HealthProf Nandu Goswami
Pharmacology of Inflammatory DiseaseDr Reem Jan
Protein Biophysics and BiochemistryDr Saif Alqassim
Oral and dental tissue engineeringProfessor Keyvan Moharamzadeh
Biological evaluation of dental biomaterials, implants and oral care productsProfessor Keyvan Moharamzadeh

Additional Information

  • Applicants with university degree obtained outside the UAE, are required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) – General with Grade Average evaluation in US institutions when applying to evaluate the transcripts and have a standard GPA (http://www.ece.org).
  • Transcripts and Degree Certificates submitted, upon offer, will require attestation from the Ministry of Education in the UAE for degrees awarded inside the UAE.
  • Transcripts and Degree Certificates awarded outside the UAE will require attestation from the Ministry of Education. Also, applicants will need to obtain a Certificate of Equivalency from the Ministry, upon offer.

Document Attestation

All applicants for admission are required to obtain equivalency of their educational degree from the UAE Ministry of Education. The attestation process depends upon whether you completed your secondary schooling or undergraduate degree within the UAE or outside the UAE.

Applicants who completed secondary schooling or a Bachelor degree outside the UAE

must have their educational degree and transcripts/mark sheets certified by:

  1. The issuing educational institute and/or recognized authority for tertiary education in the host country in which you completed your education
  2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the host country
  3. The UAE Embassy in that host country
  4. The Ministry of Education in the UAE

Additionally, the UAE Ministry of Education must issue an Equivalency Certificate.

Equivalency requirements for high school degree attestation can be found on Ministry of Education website.

Equivalency requirements for Bachelor degree attestation can be found on Ministry of Education website.

Tuition Fees

Application FeeAED 1,000 + AED 50 (5% VAT). This fee is non-refundable.
Seat reservation feeAED 10,000. Due upon accepting your conditional offer (Non-refundable)
Annual Tuition FeeAED 69,000/year for the first 3 years and AED 55,200 in the final year. Payable by the beginning of the academic year
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Tuition Fee Refund Policy

All tuition charges and fees are non-refundable, except as specified and summarized below:

  • In the event of a student formally withdrawing from the university in the first semester, the following refund schedule will apply:
    • 100% (excluding the seat reservation fees) if before the official beginning of the academic year.
    • 50% of the total semester fees if before the end of the second week of classes
    • No refund after the end of the second week of classes
  • A full refund before the start of the term is possible in cases of
    • If an applicant / student does not meet the academic admission / progression requirement as per published criteria
    • Visa rejection
    • If a student is awarded a scholarship (refund will be according to the granted amount)
    • If a student does not meet the medical requirements
  • For the continuing students (starting from semester 2 of the program):
    • If the application form for withdrawal/deferral/drop of course was formally initiated prior to the start of the semester then the student is eligible for 100% refund.

Special circumstances:

  • The Director of DSSR will request the formation of a committee to decide on tuition refund should an unexpected scenario occur.
  • If an applicant cannot take up their seat at MBRU as a result of a situation that is outside of their control, and was not publicly clear at the time of application or when fee commitments were made then the applicant may be entitled to a full refund of tuition fees, seat reservation, and any application charges.  Examples include:
    • State-wide resolution such as visa restrictions
    • Late University regulation such as suspension / cancellation of a program
    • Late progression decision
  • The refund policy excludes the following:
    • Application fee
    • Seat holding fee
    • Tuition fee in the event of dismissal for disciplinary reasons
  • A penalty of AED 500 may apply for:
    • Late payment
    • Bounced cheque

Frequently Asked Questions

Why study for a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences at MBRU?

Graduate education is an integral part of our mission, and consequently, MBRU has established a graduate program of high quality leading to a PhD in Biomedical Sciences. The program will provide the students with the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented research faculty and will match the student’s interest with the appropriate faculty member from day one.

The research work will take place in newly equipped, state-of-the-art laboratories with a focus on the genetics of developmental diseases, cancer biology, diabetes, cardiovascular, respiratory, and infectious diseases, pharmacology, male reproduction, lncRNA, stem cell biology, and tissue engineering.

Does the University provide accommodation?

MBRU does not provide direct accommodation to students. However, we have negotiated on behalf of the students with several private providers. Complete information can be found here.

What is the duration of the Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences program?

The duration of the program is four years.

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P.O Box 505055, Dubai UAE
800 MBRU (6278)
info@mbru.ac.ae
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