Biology — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 43
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biology study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 43 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM110 | Contemporary Emirati Studies | 3 |
| GEAE101 | Academic English for Humanities and STEM | 3 |
| GEIT113 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
| ECON110 | Principles of Economics Elective | 3 |
| GEIS100 | Islamic Culture Elective | 3 |
Supporting Courses 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM113 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM115 | General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEM241 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM245 | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| MATH105 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH110 | Calculus II | 3 |
| STAT235 | Statistics for Biology | 3 |
| GEOL100 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| PHYS105 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS135 | General Physics Lab I | 1 |
| PHYS110 | General Physics II | 3 |
Core Specialization Requirements 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOC100 | Basic Biology I | 3 |
| BIOC155 | Biology Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| BIOC160 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIOC165 | Biology Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| BIOC250 | Basic Ecology | 3 |
| BIOC270 | General Genetics | 3 |
| BIOC275 | Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOC290 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOC280 | Computing and Data Analysis for Biology | 3 |
| BIOC490 | Advanced Bio-applications | 2 |
| BIOC480 | Research Project | 3 |
Concentration - Cellular & Molecular Biology 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOM335 | Molecular Biology of Genes Elective | 3 |
| BIOM462 | Immunology Elective | 3 |
| BIOM433 | Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering Elective | 3 |
| BIOM380 | Genomics Elective | 3 |
| BIOM370 | Introductory Bioinformatics Elective | 3 |
| BIOM350 | Developmental Biology Elective | 3 |
| BIOM490 | Biology of Diseases Elective | 3 |
| BIOM461 | Tissue Culture Elective | 3 |
| BIOM430 | Cellular Biochemistry Elective | 3 |
Internship 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOC500 | Internship | 6 |
Free Electives 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FREE-EL1 | Free Elective 1 Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL2 | Free Elective 2 Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL3 | Free Elective 3 Elective | 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 Biology
How many credit hours is Biology at United Arab Emirates University?
Biology at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 43 courses.
How many years is Biology at United Arab Emirates University?
The study plan for Biology spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biology award?
Biology at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Biology offered at other universities?
Yes, Biology is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.