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Can you explain the admission criteria and English proficiency requirements for the computational biology course at the university in UAE for a Master's/Bachelor's?

14 Aug 2026 · Answered by Honnappa Chandrannavar · 1 min read
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Admission criteria and English proficiency requirements for computational biology master's programs in the UAE vary by university. Here’s an overview:

Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI):
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0
- Statement of Purpose, 2+ referee recommendations, and an online screening exam
- English proficiency: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 60, Cambridge C1 180, C2 200, Duolingo 120
- English waiver possible in limited cases

American University of Sharjah (AUS):
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0
- English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS Academic 6.0, EmSAT 1400
- Conditional admission available with slightly lower scores

Ajman University:
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (conditional for 2.5 - 2.99)
- English proficiency: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL ITP 550

Requirements are subject to change.

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