Offered by Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha, Qatar, MA/MS in Biopsychology and Neuroscience is a master's degree in Psychology programme. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 33.0 credits (credit hours). Tuition for international students is QAR 90,000 per total (QAR 90,000 per total for local students).
HBKU's MS in Biopsychology and Neuroscience trains the next generation of researchers in neuroscience and mental health, giving students a grounding in the biological foundations of neurological and psychiatric disease alongside critical and independent reasoning skills. The 33-credit, two-year curriculum is taught in English with five mandatory foundational courses, at least three electives, research seminars, and thesis work paired with laboratory training.
Course options include Pharmacogenomics, Epigenetics, Bioinformatics, Stem Cell Biology, Advanced Molecular Biology, the nervous system's development and disease, Advanced Neurosciences and Biopsychology, reflecting the program's mix of behavioral and molecular approaches to brain science.
Admission requires a strong academic record from a recognized university, a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4, coursework evidence spanning medical or biological sciences, and English proficiency shown through an IELTS score of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of at least 79; prior research experience is preferred. Total program tuition is quoted at QAR 132,000, billed at QAR 4,000 per credit hour across 33 credit hours.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4) from a recognized university, evidence of coursework in biological or medical sciences, and an IELTS score of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of at least 79; prior research experience is preferred.
