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Postgraduate Diploma

Designed specifically for citizens of KSA, the goal of the Postgraduate Diploma is to have an unprecedented impact on Saudi’s talent economy. By skilling and developing well-rounded professionals with critical-thinking skills, this program will position graduates to succeed in the employment market, or to excel in the next stages of graduate study, at KAUST or internationally.

The KAUST Postgraduate Diploma:

  • Supports the strategic priority to diversify the economy and seek solutions to new challenges
  • Promotes educational impact by providing graduates with the competitive skills to succeed in the employment market or in the next stages of graduate study, at KAUST or internationally
  • Contributes to the growth of KAUST’s national and international partnerships with universities and industry, by creating customized professional and academic experiences for students, alumni, and faculty.
  • Provides the STEM fundamentals and competencies needed to succeed. Specialized knowledge, problem solving, data science and programming, project management, entrepreneurship, as well as advanced language and communication skills.
  • Integrates theory and practice to solve real-world challenges.

Key information

Study Duration:1 year
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Program Benefits

Work with Leading Faculty

At KAUST, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, work, and live alongside some of the best minds in their field.

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State-of-the-art Research Facilities

Get access to cutting-edge facilities, equipment, expertise, and training.

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Live in a Diverse, International Community

Join an international community of scholars and scientists living and working together in an all-inclusive campus.

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Program Streams

 

Bioscience works to address many global challenges. Understanding engineering these complex mechanisms is critical in areas such as global food security or health care. The PGDip Bioscience combines in-depth knowledge with the ability to work in crosscutting areas such as bioinformatics.

Curriculum Snapshot

August-DecemberJanuaryFebruary-AprilMay-June
English Language IEnglish Language IIWinter Enrichment Program / Entrepreneurship for all (WEP X E4A)English CommunicationDebate and presentationCapstone Bioinformatics
Science Lab I (General)Bioscience Lab IBioscience Lab IIBioscience Lab IIICapstone Test, Diagnostics, Sequencing
Chemistry IPhysics IMolecular Biology IMolecular Biology IICapstone Sustainability
Calculus IIntroduction to BioinformaticsCell Biology ICell Biology II 
Statistics and R programmingProgramming with Python IElectiveElective 
Capstone project

Alumni Stories

"Because there are only a handful of places in the world where you can accomplish the research done in KAUST. Not to mention it's beautiful."

Axel Mendoza Ortiz MS Material Science and Engineering, Mexico

"KAUST is a compact city exuding Southern California charm dedicated for scientific research and resident well-being, fostering an environment where inhabitants can fully focus on impactful scientific."

Bilal Maassarani Ph.D. Electrical & Computer Engineering, Canada

"KAUST opened my eyes to a lot of new and state-of-the-art research opportunities that could be done here. High-quality of research facilities, specialized labs, and available equipment is fascinating."

Maria Alejandra Perea Barreto Ph.D. Earth Science and Engineering, Colombia

Axel Mendoza Ortiz

Because there are only a handful of places in the world where you can accomplish the research done in KAUST. Not to mention it's beautiful.

Bilal Maassarani

KAUST is a compact city exuding Southern California charm dedicated for scientific research and resident well-being, fostering an environment where inhabitants can fully focus on impactful scientific.

Maria Alejandra Perea Barreto

KAUST opened my eyes to a lot of new and state-of-the-art research opportunities that could be done here. High-quality of research facilities, specialized labs, and available equipment is fascinating.

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