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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN • Academic Researcher • Demonstrate a critical understanding for the genetic
basis to rare and common diseases; including
•
Biotechnologist
appraisal of current genetics and genomics literature;
MOLECULAR AND MEDICAL • Embryologist • Address issues relating to the application of
experimental analysis to solving problems in genetics;
•
Pharmacologist
GENETICS • Immunogeneticist • Acquire a broad understanding of current molecular
genetics and genomics including current areas of
•
Medical Sales Representative
research and research methodologies;
• Physician Assistant • Use the adequate skills to effectively communicate,
• Health Ministry Officer both orally and in writing, key scientific findings in
molecular and human genetics to a professional
audience; and
• Acquire scientific literacy necessary to become an
Program Objectives and Learning informed citizen of a diverse, ever changing, global
Outcomes society, and to engage in a lifetime of scientific
learning.
Upon the completion of a B.Sc. degree in MMG, a graduate
student will:
• Acquire an understanding of the major concepts in Graduates of the program will be prepared for advanced
the molecular biology and an awareness of how these studies of Master’s degree in Molecular and Precision
concepts are integrated from the molecular through Medicine (offered in the future at Abu Dhabi University), or
the human organismal level; careers involving genomics and clinical genetics.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours: 131
General Education Requirements 27 credit hours
Program Overview Career Prospects Degree Requirements 44 credit hours
Molecular and Medical Genetics is the field of biology The B.Sc. in Molecular and Medical Genetics (B.Sc. in Major Requirements 48 credit hours
that studies the genetic basis of disease, intending to MMG) offers you the opportunity to receive training in a
develop improved diagnostics to prevent or to treat discipline with a growing demand in today’s society. You will Major Research, Placements and Electives 12 credit hours
genetic disorders. ADU’s Bachelor of Science in Molecular acquire the theoretical and practical skills needed to work
and Medical Genetics is a degree, accredited by the UAE in both the public and private sectors and develop yourself
Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), combines professionally in both applied and clinical research in any General Education Requirement 27 Credit Hours
academic and practical experience to prepare graduates of the fields of genomics, biomedicine, biotechnology,
for their future roles as clinical geneticists or research and pharmaceuticals. The work settings where you as Credit
technologists. The program will equip students with the MMG graduated student can work include universities, Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Hours
knowledge and technical skills in molecular biology and hospitals, government departments, research institutes,
human genetics, needed for their success in the medical and biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. ARL 101 (A) Communication Skills in Arabic I No Prerequisite 3
genetics field. The 4-year program includes intensive
laboratory practical training within the university and The roles you may have include the following: IELTS 6 or EmSAT average score of 1400 or Passing
two integrated supervised placements with affiliated • Molecular Genetics Technologist ENG 200 English II grade in ENG 102 + (FWS100(E)/ USS001 (P) as co- 3
organizations in the UAE, including VPS Healthcare, requisite if placed in ENG200)
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), as well as regional • Molecular Laboratory Technologist
medical centers. • Clinical Laboratory Technician ISL 100 (A) Islamic Culture No Prerequisite 3
MTG 100 Math for Life No Prerequisite 3
• Scientific Laboratory Technician
• Cytogeneticist FWS 205 UAE and GCC Society ENG 102 + FWS 100 or FWS 100 as co-req if 3
students enter to ENG 200 course directly

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