Program Overview
The Plant Sciences at KAUST: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, 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 Plant Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Saudi Arabia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Plant Sciences 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
- PS 201 Plant Growth & Development
- PS 202 Plant Physiology & Adaptation
- B209 Molecular Genetics
- B241 Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab
- B 211 Microbiology
- B 204 Genomics
- B 216 Foundations in Bioimaging
- B 206 Synthetic Biology & Biotechnology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- KAUST requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The KAUST admissions code is 4107.\xc2\xa0
- Only official TOEFL or IELTS scores will be accepted. TOEFL or IELTS scores for tests administered by an educational institution for admission to that particular institution are not acceptable.
- A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant received a degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.KAUST does not require the GRE exam for admission. However, we strongly encourage students to take the GRE general test.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2011-04-18
About KAUST: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
KAUST: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2011-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
