Bioscience
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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.
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
Bioscience 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
Bioscience 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
Contact us
Kyle Lauersen
Associate Professor, Bioengineering
kyle.lauersen@kaust.edu.sa
Ameen Ghawanmeh
Graduate Program Coordinator
Ameen.Ghawanmeh@kaust.edu.sa
Engineering Science Hall (Building 9) Level 3
Office 3341
Burgundy Powell
Graduate Program Coordinator
Burgundy.Powell@kaust.edu.sa
Engineering Science Hall (Building 9) Level 3
Office 3339
Admissions Website
KAUST Faculty
Admission FAQs
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BIOSCIENCE
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.
Page Content
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.
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
Bioscience 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
Bioscience 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
Contact us
Kyle Lauersen
Associate Professor, Bioengineering
kyle.lauersen@kaust.edu.sa
Ameen Ghawanmeh
Graduate Program Coordinator
Ameen.Ghawanmeh@kaust.edu.sa
Engineering Science Hall (Building 9) Level 3
Office 3341
Burgundy Powell
Graduate Program Coordinator
Burgundy.Powell@kaust.edu.sa
Engineering Science Hall (Building 9) Level 3
Office 3339
Admissions Website
KAUST Faculty
Admission FAQs