Program Overview
The Biotechnology at The American University in Cairo is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Egypt and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biochemistry
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Biotechnology
- Experimental Biotechnology
- Basics of Bioentrepreneurship
- Bioengineering
- Molecular Diagnosis
- Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacogenetics
- Molecular Genetics
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Selected Topics in Biotechnology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission
- A Bachelors degree in sciences or engineering, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, is required for admission into the biotechnology masters program. Admission is also subject to the general university requirements for the graduate program. For those students whose grade records indicate promising ability, but who otherwise did not have an adequate preparation in sciences or engineering, admission may be granted under the requirement that remedial courses will be taken.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The American University in Cairo directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The American University in Cairo
The American University in Cairo
Cairo Governorate, Egypt
independent English-language research university in Cairo, Egypt
University Profile- Language English
