Cell and Molecular Biology — study plan

Khalifa University College of Arts and Sciences

Credit hours: 125
Levels: 9
Courses: 39
Degree: bachelor

The Cell and Molecular Biology study plan at Khalifa University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 125 credit hours across 39 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Fall 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GENS101	Grand Challenges	4
ENGL101	Academic English I	3
MATH111	Calculus I	4
CHEM115	General Chemistry I	4
GENS100	Academic Development & Success	1

Year 1 - Spring 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL102	Academic English II	3
MATH112	Calculus II	4
BIOL111	General Biology I	3
CHEM116	General Chemistry II	4

Year 2 - Fall 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOL211	General Genetics	4
CHEM211	Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry	4
BIOL112	General Biology II	4
PHYS121	University Physics I	4

Year 2 - Spring 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PHYS122	University Physics II	4
CHEM311	Biochemistry	4
CHEM241	Introduction to Analytical Chemistry	4
HUMA140	Introduction to Psychology	3
GENS300	Career Preparation	1

Year 3 - Fall 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOL312	Biochemistry II	3
COSC114	Introduction to Computing Using Python	4
HUMA277	Introduction to Logical Reasoning	3
BIOL301	Cell Biology	3
BMED341	Molecular Cell Biology	4

Year 3 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOL221	Applied Microbiology	4
BIOL331	Physiology	3
MATH252	Introduction to Applied Statistics	3
BMED342	Molecular Genetics, Technologies and Tools	4
GENS400	Enhancing Employability and Job Readiness	1

Year 3 - Summer 1 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOL399	Internship	1

Year 4 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BUSSXXX	Business Studies Elective	3
BIOL497	Senior Research Project I	3
BIOL335	Developmental Biology	3
HUMA105/106	Emirates Society / Emirates Studies	3
SCIE202	Data Science & AI for Scientists	3

Year 4 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOL498	Senior Research Project II	3
BIOL411	Immunology	3
BUSS322	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3
HUMA107/108	Introduction to Arabic and Islamic Heritage / Arabic and Islamic Heritage	3
BIOL431	Bioinformatics	3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Cell and Molecular Biology

How many credit hours is Cell and Molecular Biology at Khalifa University?

Cell and Molecular Biology at Khalifa University requires completing 125 credit hours to graduate, spread across 39 courses.

How many years is Cell and Molecular Biology at Khalifa University?

The study plan for Cell and Molecular Biology spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Cell and Molecular Biology award?

Cell and Molecular Biology at Khalifa University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 125 credit hours.