The Biological Sciences Program at the Qatar campus falls within CMU’s Mellon College of Science, which is nationally recognized for its approach to science education.

CMU-Q biological sciences graduates are trained to be:

• scholars, deeply trained in their discipline
• professionals, adept at communicating, accustomed to working in diverse teams, keenly aware of the global context
• citizens, actively involved, globally engaged
• persons, growing with a sense of wellness and balance

The Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences has a distinctive core curriculum that provides a foundation in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics. Students also choose electives in biology, humanities, social science and fine arts, shaping their degree programs according to their unique interests and goals.

Biological sciences students who wish to have a specialized focus can tailor their education to include a minor in disciplines such as computational biology or neuroscience. Many students broaden their education by pursuing minors in disciplines outside of the Mellon College of Science in areas such as psychology and business.

Our program offers the best of both worlds: the small size of a liberal arts program, and the educational opportunities of a large research institution.

• Biological sciences students have identical graduation requirements as students on the main campus
• CMU-Q graduates have CMU degrees, conferred from the main campus

One of the most important features of the Biological Sciences Program is the opportunity to learn through inquiry-based, hands-on courses that incorporate a wide range of topics and interests. These courses kick-start the transformation of science students to scientists, and often lead to more in-depth projects with faculty members in their research labs.

View a sample four year plan for the Biological Sciences degree.