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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN • • Cytogeneticist concepts are integrated from the molecular through the
human organism level.
Academic Researcher
MOLECULAR AND MEDICAL • • Biotechnologist • Demonstrate a critical understanding for the
genetic basis to rare and common diseases, including
appraisal of current genetics and genomics literature.
Embryologist
GENETICS • • Pharmacologist • Address issues relating to the application of
Immunogenetics
• Medical Sales Representative experimental analysis to solving problems in genetics.
• Acquire a broad understanding of current
• Health Ministry Officer molecular genetics and genomics, including current areas
of research and research methodologies.
Program Objectives and Learning
Outcomes • Use adequate skills to effectively communicate,
both orally and in writing, key scientific findings in molecular
Upon the completion of a B.Sc. degree in MMG, a graduate and human genetics to a professional audience; and
student will: • Acquiring scientific literacy is necessary to
• Acquire an understanding of the major concepts become an informed citizen of a diverse, ever-changing,
in molecular biology and an awareness of how these global society, and to engage in a lifetime of scientific
learning.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours: 131
General Education Requirements 18 credit hours
Degree Requirements 20 credit hours
Major Requirements 81 credit hours

Program Overview Career Prospects Major Research, Placements and Electives 12 credit hours
Molecular and Medical Genetics is the field of biology that • The B.Sc. in Molecular and Medical Genetics (B.Sc. in
studies the genetic basis of disease, intending to develop MMG) offers you the opportunity to receive training in General Education Requirement 18 Credit Hours
improved diagnostics to prevent or treat genetic disorders. a discipline with a growing demand in today’s society.
ADU’s Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Medical You will acquire the theoretical and practical skills Course Credit
Genetics is a degree, accredited by the UAE Commission needed to work in both the public and private sectors Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Hours
for Academic Accreditation (CAA), combines academic and and develop yourself professionally in both applied
practical experience to prepare graduates and clinical research in any of the fields of genomics, IELTS 6 or EmSAT average score of 1400 or Passing
biomedicine, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. The ENG 200 English II grade in ENG 102 + (FWS100(E)/ USS001 (P) as co- 3
for their future roles as clinical geneticists or research work settings where you as MMG graduated student requisite if placed in ENG200)
technologists. The program will equip students with the can work include universities, hospitals, government
knowledge and technical skills in molecular biology and departments, research institutes, and biotechnology ISL 100 (A) Islamic Culture No Prerequisite 3
human genetics, needed for their success in the medical and pharmaceutical industry. ENG 102 + FWS 100 or FWS 100 as co-req if students
genetics field. The 4-year program includes intensive FWS 205 UAE and GCC Society enter to ENG 200 course directly 3
laboratory practical training within the university and • The roles you may have include the following:
two integrated supervised placements with affiliated STT 100 General Statistics No Prerequisite 3
organizations in the UAE, including VPS Healthcare, • Molecular Genetics Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), as well as regional • Molecular Laboratory Technologist FWS 305 Technical Communications for the Workplace ENG 200 + Completion of 45 Credit Hours 3
medical centers.
• Clinical Laboratory Technician Fundamentals of Innovation and
FWS 310 Entrepreneurship ENG 200 + 60 Credit Hours 3
• Scientific Laboratory Technician

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