Doctor of Philosophy in Precision Medicine

Modules:
 

• Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics, Omics and bioinformatics
• Cell Biology and Cell Signaling
• Drug discovery and Targeted Therapies
• Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
• Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials and patient monitoring
• Biology of Tumor Progression and Cellular Imaging
• Research Protocol Development

Students are required to fulfill all admission requirements of Gulf Medical University and Paris-Saclay University:
 

• Students should have completed a master’s degree in a related field (Eg. Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Genetics, etc.)
• Applicant’s Master Degree CGPA should be not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale; No conditional admission is allowed for the doctoral program.
• Applicant must have a strong background in laboratory-based research and molecular biology / molecular medicine.
• The Applicant must have proficiency in spoken and written English. The applicant must have passed the English Language Proficiency Test such as EmSAT or TOEFL or IELTS Academics. A minimum score of EmSAT [1600], TOEFL 587[240 CBT, 94 iBT), IELTS Academics 7.0 as approved by Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education, UAE.
• Student selection will be based on the results of an interview with representatives of the Program Academic Committee composed of faculty members from both GMU and Paris-Saclay University.

Required documents
 

• Attested copy of Master’s degree certificate and official transcripts
• Equivalency certificate issued by the UAE Ministry of Education for applicants that have graduated from institutions outside of the UAE.
• Valid English language proficiency score certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or EmSAT).
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Passport-style photograph (5) on a white background.
• Valid passport with a clear copy of their valid UAE visa.
• Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid – UAE National applicants only).
• Valid UAE national ID card (for national and international applicants who currently reside in the UAE).
• Statement of Purpose (500 to 1,000 words)
• Research Statement (500 to 1,000 words )

The cost of studying at Gulf Medical University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition.The tuition fees for this program is To Be Confirmed.