Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Deanship of Graduate Studies & Scientific Research
Distinguished academic programs based on advanced educational and research standards Quality Academic Programs with Advanced Educational & Research StandardsThe Deanship of Graduate Studies at Almaarefa University contributes to offering distinguished academic programs based on advanced educational and research standards, and to preparing specialized professionals capable of contributing to the development of knowledge and innovation and meeting the needs of the labor market, thereby enhancing graduates' competitiveness and supporting the Kingdom's development journey toward achieving the targets of Saudi Vision 2030.
The Deanship of Graduate Studies at AlMaarefa University delivers quality academic programs aligned with advanced educational and research standards, preparing specialized cadres capable of advancing knowledge and innovation and meeting labor-market needs in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
What we believe in and strive to achieve at the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research What We Believe In & Strive to Achieve
A deanship dedicated to distinguished academic programs, scientific research, and the preparation of specialized professionals.
A deanship dedicated to quality academic programs, scientific research and preparing specialized cadres.
The VisionVision
أن نكون جهةً وطنيةً رائدةً ومعترفًا بها في التميز البحثي والتعليم للدراسات العليا، بما يسهم في تطوير المعرفة والابتكار وتعزيز الأثر المجتمعي، بما يتوافق مع مستهدفات رؤية المملكة العربية السعودية 2030.
To be a leading, nationally recognized institution for excellence in graduate research and education, advancing knowledge, innovation, and community impact in alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
MissionMission
تهيئة منظومة بحثية وتعليمية مبتكرة وتعاونية للدراسات العليا، تمكّن أعضاء هيئة التدريس والباحثين والطلاب من إجراء أبحاث عالية الجودة وملتزمة بالمعايير الأخلاقية وذات أثر ملموس؛ وتنمية القدرات البحثية والتميز في التعليم للدراسات العليا؛ وتعزيز التعاون متعدد التخصصات والشراكات الاستراتيجية؛ وتحويل المعرفة والابتكار إلى حلول تسهم في التنمية الوطنية والمجتمعية.
To foster an innovative, collaborative research and education ecosystem for graduate studies that empowers faculty, researchers, and students to produce high-quality, ethically sound research with tangible impact; to build research capacity and excellence in graduate education; to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and strategic partnerships; and to translate knowledge and innovation into solutions that serve national and community development.
Institutional ValuesCore Values
التميز البحثي، النزاهة والأخلاقيات، الابتكار والإبداع، التعاون والشراكة، الأثر والقيمة المجتمعية، رأس المال البشري وبناء القدرات، والتميز في التعليم للدراسات العليا.
Research excellence, integrity & ethics, innovation & creativity, collaboration & partnership, community impact & value, human capital & capacity building, and excellence in graduate education.
The Deanship's Core ValuesCore Values
Research excellenceResearch Excellence
النزاهة والأخلاقياتIntegrity & Ethics
Innovation and creativityInnovation & Creativity
التعاون والشراكةCollaboration & Partnership
الأثر والقيمة المجتمعيةCommunity Impact & Value
رأس المال البشري وبناء القدراتHuman Capital & Capacity Building
التميز في التعليم للدراسات العلياExcellence in Graduate Education
Why Choose Graduate Studies Programs? Why Choose Graduate Programs?
Distinguished pillars that combine academic rigor, scientific research, and applied training.
Distinctive advantages combining academic depth, research and applied training.
Distinguished Academic ProgramsQuality Academic Programs
Distinguished academic programs that keep pace with scientific developments and labor market needs.
Quality academic programs aligned with scientific developments and labor-market needs.
Research-Based EducationResearch-Based Education
Knowledge- and research-based education that fosters critical thinking and innovation.
Knowledge- and research-based education that enhances critical thinking and innovation.
Specialized Academic CompetenciesSpecialized Academic Cadres
Specialized academic competencies that combine scholarly and professional expertise.
Specialized academic cadres combining scientific and professional expertise.
Developing Professional and Research SkillsProfessional & Research Skills
Developing professional and research skills in ways that enhance opportunities for career advancement and growth.
Developing professional and research skills that enhance career advancement.
A Stimulating Educational EnvironmentInspiring Learning Environment
A stimulating educational environment that supports continuous learning and knowledge exchange.
An inspiring learning environment supporting lifelong learning and knowledge exchange.
Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030Aligned with Vision 2030
Alignment with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030 and contributing to building a knowledge-based economy and society.
Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives, contributing to a knowledge economy and society.
Opportunities for Specialization and Scholarly DepthDeep Scientific Specialization
Opportunities for specialization and scholarly depth that support students' academic and professional aspirations.
Opportunities for specialization and scientific depth supporting academic and professional ambitions.
Academic Programs Academic Programs
Three distinguished master's programs that keep pace with labor market needs and respond to the targets of Saudi Vision 2030.
Three quality master's programs meeting labor-market needs and Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
Master's Degree in Emergency and Disaster NursingMaster of Emergency and Disaster Nursing
About the programProgram Overview
The Master of Emergency and Disaster Nursing program is designed to prepare specialized nursing professionals capable of handling emergency and disaster situations and meeting the needs of the healthcare sector. The program aims to bridge the gap in specialized competencies in emergency and disaster nursing in the Kingdom by providing high-quality education grounded in practice, scientific research, and community service.
The Master of Emergency and Disaster Nursing prepares specialized nursing cadres capable of managing emergencies and disasters, delivering high-quality practice- and research-based education to meet healthcare sector needs.
Program GoalsProgram Goals
Career Opportunities and Paths for GraduatesCareer Opportunities
- Specialist nurse in emergency departments.Specialized nurse in emergency departments.
- Nurse in emergency and disaster management.Nurse in emergency and disaster management.
- Nursing specialist in emergency response centers and teams.Nursing specialist in emergency response centres and teams.
- Nursing supervisor in emergency departments.Nursing supervisor in emergency departments.
- Work in public and private hospitals and healthcare facilities.Employment in public and private hospitals and health facilities.
- Work in healthcare centers and sectors related to emergencies and disasters.Employment in emergency- and disaster-related healthcare centres and sectors.
Master of Clinical PharmacyMaster of Clinical Pharmacy
About the programProgram Overview
The Master of Clinical Pharmacy program is designed to prepare clinical pharmacists who possess advanced knowledge and specialized clinical expertise, enabling them to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care and contribute to scientific research and professional practice. The program targets Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) graduates and holders of a bachelor's degree in pharmacy, with a focus on developing clinical and research competencies in accordance with international standards.
The Master of Clinical Pharmacy prepares clinical pharmacists with advanced knowledge and specialized clinical expertise to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care and contribute to research and professional practice, targeting Pharm.D. and B.Pharm. graduates.
Program GoalsProgram Goals
Career Opportunities and Paths for GraduatesCareer Opportunities
- Clinical pharmacy in hospitals and healthcare facilities.Clinical pharmacy in hospitals and health facilities.
- Academic and educational institutions.Academic and educational institutions.
- Health research and studies centers.Health research and studies centres.
- Community healthcare facilities.Community health facilities.
- Specialized fields in pharmaceutical care and clinical practice.Specialized areas of pharmaceutical care and clinical practice.
- Scientific research and development in the field of clinical pharmacy.Research and development in clinical pharmacy.
- Leadership and supervisory positions in healthcare and pharmaceutical institutions.Leadership and supervisory positions in health and pharmacy institutions.
Master of CybersecurityMaster of Cybersecurity
About the programProgram Overview
The Master of Cybersecurity program is designed to prepare specialized professionals in the protection of information and digital systems, keeping pace with the requirements of digital transformation and cybersecurity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the development of scientific, professional, and research skills in the field of cybersecurity.
The Master of Cybersecurity prepares specialized cadres in information and digital-systems protection, keeping pace with digital transformation and cybersecurity requirements in Saudi Arabia through advanced scientific, professional and research skills.
Program GoalsProgram Goals
Career Opportunities and Paths for GraduatesCareer Opportunities
- Cybersecurity specialist.Cybersecurity specialist.
- Information security analyst.Information security analyst.
- Network security analyst.Network security analyst.
- Cybersecurity engineer.Cybersecurity engineer.
- Penetration testing specialist.Penetration testing specialist.
- Cyber incident response specialist.Cyber incident response specialist.
- Cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance specialist.Cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance specialist.
- Cybersecurity consultant.Cybersecurity consultant.
- Work in government entities and in companies and institutions specialized in cybersecurity.Employment in government entities and specialized cybersecurity companies and institutions.
Interactive Study Plans Study Plans
The detailed plan for each program — 4 study levels distributed over two years, including courses, credit hours, and requirements.
Detailed curriculum for each program — 4 levels across two years, with courses, credit hours and prerequisites.
Training Bodies and Professional Partners Accredited Training Partners
Distinguished partnerships and accredited training bodies for training graduate students and qualifying them professionally.
Strategic partnerships and accredited training bodies for graduate students' professional training.
Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA)Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA)
Accredited training body — CybersecurityAccredited Training Partner — CybersecurityAccredited Hospitals and Healthcare FacilitiesAccredited Hospitals & Health Facilities
Accredited training body — Nursing and PharmacyAccredited Training Partner — Nursing & PharmacyHealthcare Centers and SectorsHealthcare Centres & Clusters
Accredited training body — Nursing and PharmacyAccredited Training Partner — Nursing & PharmacyAcademic and Research InstitutionsAcademic & Research Institutions
Academic and Research PartnershipAcademic & Research PartnershipFaculty Members Faculty Members
An elite group of professors and academic experts committed to scholarly and research excellence and academic advising.
Distinguished educators and researchers committed to academic mastery and research supervision.
Faculty DirectoryFaculty Directory
Dean: Prof. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Sulaiman — The faculty directory of the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research will be provided and published upon its approval by the Institutional Communications Department.
Dean: Prof. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Sulaiman. The faculty directory will be published upon approval by Institutional Communications.