Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Life Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences offers two tracks for students to choose from: Biological Sciences & Nanotechnology, and Environmental Sciences & Sustainability. The first two years are common for all tracks, and in the 3rd year students start taking courses that are specific for the track of their choice. Student also have access to a variety of advanced electives courses to choose from including cancer biology, forensic science, medicinal chemistry, bioinformatics, and special topics. The Life Sciences Program requires a total of 134 credit hours for completing the program. This includes general education requirement & elective courses (23 credits), college requirement courses (25 credits), program requirement courses (53 credits), track requirement courses (18 credits), program electives (15 credits), and summer internship (0 credits). Student who meets requirement conditions may take one or more graduate courses to fulfill program graduation requirements (maximum of nine credit-hours).
- Any courses offered at Alfaisal
- Transferred courses offered by other institutions (pre-approvals by CoS and SA are required)
1 course, 3 Credit Hours
*Any other Humanity & Social Sciences courses (FRE 101, GER 101, SPN 101, etc.)
5 Courses, 15 Credit Hours
*Student may take courses from other tracks or a graduate course with approval.
Life Sciences 4-Year Study Plans
Choose one track: