Overview

Life Sciences from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) is designed for students who are committed to studying the biological sciences, but have not yet decided on the area in which they want to specialize. They can then make that decision from a position of greater knowledge at the end of the course. The combination of units taken will enable the students to transfer to most of biological and biomedical sciences courses.

Students at Life Sciences from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) will:

Have acquired fundamental biology-relevant knowledge of natural sciences.

Have knowledge of the fundamentals of molecular, cell and organismic biology.

Have gained methodological competence in bio sciences.

Have gained knowledge in at least one special life science area of the degree program, are able to recognize and solve subject-relevant problems.

Have trained conceptual, analytical and logical thinking.

Have acquired communication skills.

Have a capacity for teamwork.

Have acquired lifelong learning strategies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Human Histology

General Anatomy

Physiology

Cell & Molecular Biology

Laboratory Animals

Physiology

Embryology

Parasitology & Mycology

Zoology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

69

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

132 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tehran, Iran

Disciplines

Biology View 9 other Bachelors in Biology in Iran

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form

A letter of application or motivation in which you clearly specify your major and level of interest. Guidelines on writing a letter of motivation

A Resume or C.V.

High School Diploma/Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate with courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and physiology along with its complete transcript of records (Minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 or equivalent)

Proficiency in English

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A high-quality scan of the main pages of your passport

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

3000 USD / year

≈ 3000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3000 USD / year

≈ 3000 USD / year

Living costs

Tehran

Iran

8154305 - 12335017 IRR / month

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Overview

Students at Life Sciences from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Tehran

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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