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Admissions Criteria

The minimum admission requirements in RAKMHSU Best Medical Schools, Colleges, Universities depend on the applicant’s type of secondary education program and certificate. RAKMHSU recognizes secondary school certificates awarded by Ministry of Education and by private secondary schools that are recognized by their host countries.

The University also accepts certificates awarded by recognized authorities of national and international boards.

Some countries award two levels of secondary school certificates, in which case, RAKMHSU will recognize the higher level certificate.

Examples of Secondary School Certificates:

The following is a list of certificates and the corresponding minimum levels of performance required for admission to RAKMHSU. These certificates and levels of achievement serve as guidelines for admission to RAKMHSU. However these are minimum eligibility requirements only and students with high merit are selected.

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program
  1. Admissions General Requirements
  1. An EmSAT score of 800 for Arabic Language. Alternatively, the international students can register for a non-credited Basic Arabic Language course at the institution.
  2. An EmSAT score of 900 in Mathematics or equivalent, plus scores of 900 in two of the three science subjects (Chemistry, Biology or Physics). (Students who studied within UAE are required to submit the score)
    In case that EmSAT scores in Mathematics and two science subjects are not available, a candidate shall sit an equivalent Admission/Entrance Exam designed by the College which includes Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics. (This is applicable only for the International students who studied outside UAE).
  3. Passing a personal interview set by the College in addition to other conditions of admission set by the university.

Note : Applicants will be given priority for the admissions who have completed all the EMSAT subjects as per Ministry of Education requirements. Incase if you are not able to submit the EMSAT score, please contact University to provide you proper guidance to complete EMSAT requirements.

1.2 English language requirements for Doctor of Medicine (MD) program: An Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) score of 1100 for English Language or an equivalent English Proficiency Test approved by the CAA. (TOEFL score of 500 in paper-based test OR 61 in internet based test OR Academic IELTS score of 5)

English language requirement validity: Please note that the validity of TOEFL paper based test & IELTS is two years only and for EMSAT English score is 18 months and these scores should be valid at the time of Admission process to join any of our programs.

NOTE: Admission requirements/equivalencies for various 12th grade foreign curriculum are shown below:

2.1 UAE Curriculum:

A minimum High School Average of 90% for Advanced Track or 85% for Elite Track or equivalent in Standardized International Systems is required with no admission of General Track applicants.

Examples of Foreign Higher Secondary School Certificates:

The following is a list of certificates and the corresponding minimum levels of performance required for admission to RAKMHSU programs. These certificates and levels of achievement serve as guidelines for admission to RAKMHSU programs.

2.2 American Curriculum:

An aggregate score of 90% is required. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. If Biology is not taken in 12th Grade, a SAT II score of 550 in Biology is required. SAT in Math and English required to be completed in school for obtaining Equivalency Certificate.

2.3 International Baccalaureate:

Must have completed any six courses including Biology and Chemistry/Physics at the higher level and obtain IB score of at least 26.

2.4 Pakistan Boards/Certificate:

For Doctor of Medicine (MD): Higher Secondary School Certificate with aggregate of 75% can apply. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics (Part 1 and Part 2 total).

2.5 Indian Curriculum:

All India Senior School Certificate XII std CBSE/ISCE exams with 75% aggregate can apply. However, preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses.

Indian State board: 80% aggregate can apply. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses.

2.6 British Curriculum :

Students applying for the Doctor Of Medicine (MD) programs must have completed at least two Advanced Supplementary of AS level OR one A level in Biology with at least ‘B and above’ grade after having completed 5 IGCSE/GCSE or O levels with minimum grade of ‘B and above’ in O level courses (the aggregate is equal to 90%) equivalent to UAE curriculum.

Only courses classified as academic will be considered for admission. Courses must include Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least two of them including Biology at the AS level/A level.

2.7 African Curriculum(WAEC/WASSCE etc)

A & B combination of grades in 12th grades in Biology and Chemistry can be considered. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics.

2.8 Canadian Curriculum(Ontario/Alberta etc)

An aggregate score of 90% is required. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics.

Applicants from any other foreign educational curriculum not listed above must have secured a minimum aggregate equivalent to UAE curriculum 90% as per International Conversion Table of World Education Standards.

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Admission procedure:

The following steps will be followed for admissions to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program for Sept 2023 session:

  1. From the online applications received, a provisional offer letter will be issued to the highly meritorious amongst the fully qualified candidate asking them to remit the part of the seat reservation fee. Once the fee payment received, the candidate will be called to write the Entrance Exam which includes the following basic science subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics & Mathematics.
  2. After passing the Entrance Exam, a call letter for interview will be issued to the candidates for the interview which will be conducted on Google Meet. Admissions Committee consisting of Dean of the medical college & a panel of one or two Senior Faculty and In-Charge Admissions, Registration & Marketing will conduct the interview.
  3. Grade 12 results are declared for various Boards of study in UAE at different timings in 3 phases-starting end of May, mid of June and first week of July. Therefore, interviews will be conducted from June onwards every week until seats are full.
  • The admission will be done as per the merit list and within the CAA Guidelines and regulations for admission.
  • Candidates who are selected for admission after the interview will receive the Admission Offer letter by email from the University within 2 days with a timeline for acceptance and confirmation by payment of balance fees. If the candidate is accepting the offer of admission, he/she must comply with all the requirements specified in the Admission Offer Letter including submission of required documents and payment of fee on or before the stipulated date mentioned in the Admission Offer Letter. If the candidate does not respond within the deadline mentioned, the admission offer automatically expires and the seat is allotted to the next candidate in the waiting list.
  • On compliance of the above including payment of requisite fee, the candidate will receive a registered student ID number on email and due intimation from the University regarding further details on the Freshman Orientation Program.
  • Applicants should strictly adhere to the deadlines indicated for admission, submit online applications on time and upload important document copies mentioned such as grade sheets/ transcripts, EmSAT/IELTS/TOEFL scores etc and ensure application is fully completed before they click the submit button.
  • Once the seats are full, the remaining candidates who have qualified after interview will be waitlisted.
  • Waitlisted applicants and late applicants can be considered for admission if seats are still available for that program, within registration deadlines.
  • Admission of students are subject to the compliance of all requirements specified in the Admission Offer Letter.
  • All the documents submitted online by the candidates will be verified with the originals submitted by the candidates during admission and duly returned after verification as per CAA guidelines.
  • In case of non-compliance with any of the admission criteria/ false documentation submitted, the admission of the candidate will automatically stand cancelled.

The original documents to be submitted for verification by the candidate for verification are mentioned in the admissions offer.

BDS Program

1 Admissions General Requirements

  1. An EmSAT score of 800 for Arabic Language. Alternatively, the international students can register for a non-credited Basic Arabic Language course at the institution.
  2. An EmSAT score of 900 in Mathematics or equivalent, plus scores of 900 in two of the three science subjects (Chemistry, Biology or Physics) for students who studied within UAE.
  3. International Students can sit in Admission/Entrance Exam designed by the College which includes Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics in the case EmSAT scores are not available.
  4. Passing a personal interview set by the College.

Note : Applicants will be given priority for the admissions who have completed all the EMSAT subjects as per Ministry of Education requirements. Incase if you are not able to submit the EMSAT score, please contact University to provide you proper guidance to complete EMSAT requirements.

1.2 English language requirements for BDS program: An Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) score of 1100 for English Language or an equivalent English Proficiency Test approved by the CAA. (TOEFL score of 500 in paper-based test OR 61 in internet based test OR Academic IELTS score of 5)

English language requirement validity: Please note that the validity of TOEFL paper based test & IELTS is two years only and for EMSAT English score is 18 months and these scores should be valid at the time of Admission process to join any of our programs.

Country Wise Curriculum Requirements:

2.1 UAE Curriculum:

A minimum High School Average of 85% for Advanced Track or 80% for Elite Track or equivalent in Standardized International Systems is required with no admission of General Track applicants.

2.2 American Curriculum:

An aggregate score of 85% is required. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. If Biology is not taken in 12th Grade, a SAT II score of 550 in Biology is required.

2.3 Indian Curriculum:

All India Senior School Certificate XII std CBSE/ISCE exams with 70% aggregate can apply. However, preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses.

Indian State board: 75% aggregate can apply. However, preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses.

2.4 Pakistan Boards/Certificate:

Higher Secondary School Certificate with aggregate of 70% can apply. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics (Part 1 and Part 2 total).

2.5 African Curriculum (WAEC/WASSCE etc)

C grade & above combination of grades in 12th grades in Biology and Chemistry can be considered. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics.

2.6 Canadian Curriculum (Ontario/Alberta etc)

An aggregate score of 85% is required. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics.

2.7 British Curriculum :

Students applying for the BDS program must have completed at least two Advanced Supplementary of AS level OR one A level in Biology with at least ‘C and above’ grade after having completed 5 IGCSE/GCSE or O levels with minimum grade of ‘C and above’ in O level courses (the aggregate is equal to 85%) equivalent to UAE curriculum.

Only courses classified as academic will be considered for admission. Courses must include Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least two of them including Biology at the AS level/A level.

Applicants from any other foreign educational curriculum not listed above must have secured a minimum aggregate equivalent to UAE curriculum 85% as per International Conversion Table of World Education Standards.

B.Pharm Program

1 Admissions General Requirements

  1. An EmSAT score of 800 for Arabic Language. Alternatively, the international students can register for a non-credited Basic Arabic Language course at the institution.
  2. An EmSAT score of 900 in Mathematics or equivalent, plus scores of 900 in two of the three science subjects (Chemistry, Biology or Physics). (Students who studied within UAE are required to submit the score).
    In the case that EmSAT scores in Mathematics and two science subjects are not available, a candidate shall sit an equivalent Admission/Entrance Exam designed by the College which includes Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics. (This is applicable only for International students who studied outside UAE).
  3. Passing a personal interview set by the College in addition to other conditions of admission set by the university.

Note : Applicants will be given priority for the admissions who have completed all the EMSAT subjects as per Ministry of Education requirements. Incase if you are not able to submit the EMSAT score, please contact University to provide you proper guidance to complete EMSAT requirements.

1.2 English language requirements for B.Pharm program: An Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) score of 1100 for English Language or an equivalent English Proficiency Test approved by the CAA. (TOEFL score of 500 in paper-based test OR 61 in internet based test OR Academic IELTS score of 5)

English language requirement validity: Please note that the validity of TOEFL paper based test & IELTS is two years only and for EMSAT English score is 18 months and these scores should be valid at the time of Admission process to join any of our programs.

 

2. Country Wise Curriculum Requirements:

2.1 UAE Curriculum:

A minimum High School Average of 85% for Advanced Track or 80% for Elite Track or equivalent in Standardized International Systems is required with no admission of General Track applicants.

2.2 American Curriculum:

An aggregate score of 85% is required. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. If Biology is not taken in 12th Grade, a SAT II score of 550 in Biology is required.

2.3 Indian Curriculum:

All India Senior School Certificate XII std CBSE/ISCE exams with 70% aggregate can apply. However, preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses.

Indian State board: 75% aggregate can apply. However, preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses.

2.4 African Curriculum(WAEC/WASSCE etc)

C grade & above combination of grades in 12th grades in Biology and Chemistry can be considered. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics.

2.5 Canadian Curriculum(Ontario/Alberta etc)

An aggregate score of 85% is required. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics.

2.6 British Curriculum:

Students applying for the B.Pharm program must have completed at least two Advanced Supplementary of AS level OR one A level in Biology with at least ‘C and above’ grade after having completed 5 IGCSE/GCSE or O levels with minimum grade of ‘C and above’ in O level courses (the aggregate is equal to 85%) equivalent to UAE curriculum.

Only courses classified as academic will be considered for admission. Courses must include Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least two of them including Biology at the AS level/A level.

Applicants from any other foreign educational curriculum not listed above must have secured a minimum aggregate equivalent to UAE curriculum 85% as per International Conversion Table of World Education Standards.

BSN Program(for those who have completed 12th grade)

1 Admissions General Requirements

  1. An EmSAT score of 600 for Arabic Language. Alternatively, the international students can register for a non-credited Basic Arabic Language course at the institution.
  2. An EmSAT score of 700 in Mathematics or equivalent, plus scores of 700 in two of the three science subjects (Chemistry, Biology or Physics). (Students who studied within UAE are required to submit the score).
    In the case that EmSAT scores in Mathematics and two science subjects are not available, a candidate shall sit an equivalent Admission/Entrance Exam designed by the College which includes Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics. (This is applicable only for International students who studied outside UAE).
  3. Passing a personal interview set by the College.

Note : Applicants will be given priority for the admissions who have completed all the EMSAT subjects as per Ministry of Education requirements. Incase if you are not able to submit the EMSAT score, please contact University to provide you proper guidance to complete EMSAT requirements.

1.2 English language requirements for BSN program: An Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) score of 1100 for English Language or an equivalent English Proficiency Test approved by the CAA. (TOEFL score of 500 in paper-based test OR 61 in internet based test OR Academic IELTS score of 5)

English language requirement validity: Please note that the validity of TOEFL paper based test & IELTS is two years only and for EMSAT English score is 18 months and these scores should be valid at the time of Admission process to join any of our programs.

2. Country Wise Curriculum Requirements:

2.1 UAE Curriculum:

A minimum High School Average of 65% for Elite Track, 70% for Advanced Track and 80% for the General Track, or equivalent in Standardized International Systems is required

2.2 American Curriculum:

An aggregate score of 70% is required. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. If Biology is not taken in 12th Grade, a SAT II score of 550 in Biology is required

2.3 Pakistan Boards/Certificate:

Higher Secondary School Certificate with aggregate of 55% can apply. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics (Part 1 and Part 2 total).

2.4 Indian Curriculum:

All India Senior School Certificate XII std CBSE/ISCE exams with 55% aggregate can apply. However, preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses.

Indian State board: 60% aggregate can apply. However, preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses

2.5 African Curriculum(WAEC/WASSCE etc)

C grade & above combination of grades in 12th grades in Biology and Chemistry can be considered. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics.

2.6 British Curriculum:

Students applying for the BSN program must have completed at least two Advanced Supplementary of AS level OR one A level in Biology with at least ‘C and above’ grade after having completed 5 IGCSE/GCSE or O levels with minimum grade of ‘C and above’ in O level courses (the aggregate is equal to 70%) equivalent to UAE curriculum.

Only courses classified as academic will be considered for admission. Courses must include Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least two of them including Biology at the AS level/A level.

Applicants from any other foreign educational curriculum not listed above must have secured a minimum aggregate equivalent to UAE curriculum 70% as per International Conversion Table of World Education Standards.

RN–BSN Bridge Program(for Diploma holders only):

Registered nurses who have completed the Associate Degree/Diploma in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing with 70% aggregate with 2 years of clinical working experience (OR with 65%-69% aggregate in Associate Degree in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with 3-7 years of clinical working experience) and RN licensure from the country of origin can apply.

English language requirements for BSN & RN-BSN programs: An Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) score of 1100 for English Language or an equivalent English Proficiency Test approved by the CAA. (TOEFL score of 500 in paper-based test OR 61 in internet based test OR Academic IELTS score of 5)

English language requirement validity: Please note that the validity of TOEFL paper based test & IELTS is two years only and for EMSAT English score is 18 months and these scores should be valid at the time of Admission process to join any of our programs.

NOTE: Attestations & Equivalency Certificate mandatory prior to admission:

  1. Prior to admission, all students who studied foreign curriculum in UAE must produce the Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education of the emirate in which studied. To obtain the same, students should visit the Ministry of Education and submit their Arabic and Islamic results for the grades 10, 11 and 12(For Muslims).
  2. For students who studied foreign curriculum in UAE, attestation (official seal & stamp) of certificates grade 10 onwards until grade 12 by Ministry of Education is also mandatory.
  3. Students who studied foreign curriculum outside UAE, must obtain attestation (official seal & stamp) of school grade sheets, 10th grade upwards until 12th by Ministry of Education in the country of study and UAE consulate in that country.

Prospective students may fill in the online application form and attach all relevant documents and the fully qualified applicants will receive an offer letter with a deadline for payment remittance.

Masters programs in Nursing & Pharmacy aspirants may apply online and qualified students will be called for an interview/discussion with the Dean.

English language requirements for all Bachelor Degree Programs Doctor of Medicine (MD), BDS,B.Pharm,BSN & RN-BSN Programs:

Proficiency in English equivalent to a TOEFL score of 500 in paper-based test OR 61 in internet based test OR Academic IELTS score of 5 OR EmSAT Achieve- English score of minimum 1100 is required.

English language requirements for Masters Programs:

Proficiency in English equivalent to a TOEFL score of 550 in paper-based test OR 79 in internet based test OR Academic IELTS score of 6 OR EmSAT Achieve- English score of minimum1400 is required.

Note:

  1. Students with 12th grade marksheet/grades more than 2 years old will not be given priority for admission.
  2. The University reserves the right to refuse admission to any candidate without assigning any reason.
  3. The decision of the Admission Committee in the matters of admission is final.
  4. The jurisdiction in respect of all legal matters in admission related matters will be at Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

Admission requirements for graduate Admissions:

Master of Science Program in Pharmacy

RAK College of Pharmacy offers Master’s Degree in Pharmacy.  Following are the specialties offered in the Master of Science in Pharmacy programs:

  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutics

Direct Admission:

  1. Students with B.Pharm with minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 3 on a 4 scale or equivalent.
  2. Proficiency in English equivalent to a TOEFL score of 550 in paper-based test OR 79 in internet-based test OR Academic IELTS score of 6 OR EmSAT Achieve- English score of minimum1400 is required.

Conditional Admissions (M.S. Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Pharmaceutics):

  1. Students may conditionally admit to the program with a recognized Bachelor’s degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent. Such a student must take a maximum of nine credit hours of courses studied for the graduate program during the period of conditional admission and must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in these nine credits of courses studied for the graduate program or be subject to dismissal.
  2. Remedial Preparation for the Graduate Programs (M.S. Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Pharmaceutics): Students may admit to the program with a recognized Bachelor’s degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent to a maximum of nine graduate-level credit hours as remedial preparation for the graduate program. These remedial courses are not for credit within the degree program. The student must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in these nine credits of remedial courses in order to progress to the graduate program or be subject to dismissal.
  3. Students may conditionally admit with a recognized Bachelor’s degree and an EmSAT score of 1250 or its equivalent on another standardized test approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL score of 530 (197 CBT, 71 iBT), or 5.5 IELTS academic, to the program. Such a student must meet the following requirements during the period of conditional admission or be subject to dismissal:

  • Must achieve an EmSAT score of 1400 or equivalent, by the end of the student'sfirst semester of study
  • May take a maximum of six credit hours in the first semester of study, notincluding intensive English courses.
  • Must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its establishedequivalent, in the first six credit hours of credit-bearing courses studied for thegraduate program.

Prospective students may fill in the online application form and attach all relevant documents, and the fully qualified applicants will receive an offer letter with a deadline for payment remittance.

Masters programs in Pharmacy aspirants may apply online, and qualified students will be called for an interview/discussion with the Dean.

Note:

  • The decision of the Admission Committee in the matters of admission is final.
  • The jurisdiction regarding all legal matters in admission-related matters will be at Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
Master of Science in Nursing Programs

RAK College of Nursing offers Master’s Degree in Nursing.

a) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN):

Specialties:

  • Adult Health Nursing
  • Pediatric Nursing,
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

b) Master of Science in Midwifery (MSM)

Admission to all programs based on merit. Admissions are open to students of all nationalities.

Admission criteria for Master of Science in Nursing (Specialties: Adult Health  Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing) and Master of Science in Midwifery.

  1. Direct Admission: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree with minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
  2. Proficiency in English equivalent to a TOEFL score of 550 in paper-based test, 79 in internet based test Or Academic IELTS score of 6 Or EmSAT Achieve- English score of 1400 or equivalent tests prescribed by Ministry is required.
  3. One year of clinical experience in the area of Specialty for BSN applicants. They are as follows:
  4. Either adult or community experience is necessary for the adult specialization.
  5. Either adult or community experience is necessary for the community specialization.
  6. Either pediatric or community experience with evidence that this has included pediatrics is necessary for the pediatric specialization.
  7. Psychiatric Mental Health experiences is necessary for the Psychiatric Mental Health specialization.
  8. Midwifery experience is necessary for the Master of Science in Midwifery Or 2-years post-diploma for the RN-BSN-qualified applicants.
  9. RN-Licensure from country of origin.

For Master Program eligible applicants will be called for Interview/discussion with Dean and faculty prior to admission.

Conditional Admissions (MSN -  Adult Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing & MS – Midwifery):

  1. Students may conditionally admit to the program with a recognized Bachelor’s degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent. Such a student must take a maximum of nine credit hours of courses studied for the graduate program during the period of conditional admission and must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in these nine credits of courses studied for the graduate program or be subject to dismissal.
  2. Remedial Preparation for the Graduate Programs (MSN - Adult Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing & MS- Midwifery): Students may admit to the program with a recognized Bachelor’s degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent to a maximum of nine graduate-level credit hours as remedial preparation for the graduate program. These remedial courses are not for credit within the degree program. The student must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in these nine credits of remedial courses in order to progress to the graduate program or be subject to dismissal.
  3. Students may conditionally admit with a recognized Bachelor’s degree and an EmSAT score of 1250 or its equivalent on another standardized test approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL score of 530 (197 CBT, 71 iBT), or 5.5 IELTS academic, to the program. Such a student must meet the following requirements during the period of conditional admission or be subject to dismissal:

  • Must achieve an EmSAT score of 1400 or equivalent, by the end of the student'sfirst semester of study
  • May take a maximum of six credit hours in the first semester of study, notincluding intensive English courses.
  • Must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its establishedequivalent, in the first six credit hours of credit-bearing courses studied for thegraduate program.

English language requirement validity: Please note that the validity of TOEFL paper based test & IELTS is two years only and for EMSAT English score is 18 months and these scores should be valid at the time of Admission process to join any of our programs.