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 are mentioned program wise:

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

A.1. Admissions criteria for 12th grade High School or equivalent and additional requirements which are mandatory

We converted the marks for the foreign curriculum based on the World Education service link https://applications.wes.org/country-resources/resources.asp

A.1.1. In addition to the above 12th grade requirements student are required to do as mentioned below:

• 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 OR 173 in TOEFL CBT) are the English language requirements.
• EmSAT scores of 900 in two out of the three science subjects (Biology, Chemistry/Physics) & EmSAT score of 900 in Mathematics.
• Or, if the student did not complete his/her EmSAT exam, he/she has to provide the following subjects Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry/Physics done in 12th grade.
• Or, if the student did not complete his/her EmSAT exam or Mathematics & science subjects not taken in 12th grade, he/she has to attend the Admission/Entrance Exam at the University which will include (Missing Subject: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry/Physics) and is equivalent to EmSAT subjects as per MOE guidelines.
• Passing a personal interview set by the College in addition to other conditions of admission set by the university.

English language requirement validity: Please note that the validity of TOEFL paper based test , TOEFL IBT, TOEFL CBT & 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 : Applicants will be given priority for the Admissions who have completed all the above Admission requirements as per Ministry of Education, UAE and as per the availability of the Seat to the MD program.

Admission Procedure for Doctor Of Medicine (MD)

a. 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, after evaluating the 12th grade marks as per the Admission requirement, students will be shortlisted based on the highly meritorious amongst the qualified candidates. A provisional offer letter will be issued to the student asking to remit the seat reservation fee to block the seat for the program. Once the student paid the seat reservation fee, based on the documents submission through online form, the student will required to do as per the clause mentioned in (A.1.1 -MD)

2. The Personal Interview which is a must for All the students, the interview will be conducted virtually through google meet or Zoom software. Admissions Committee consisting of Dean of RAK College of Medicine & a panel of one or two Senior Faculty and In-Charge – Admissions, Registration & Marketing.

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 based on merit and on the MOE Guidelines for admission.
• Candidates who are selected for admission after the Personal Interview will receive the Provisional Offer letter by email from the University within 2 days with a timeline for acceptance and confirmation by payment of the balance fees. If the candidate is accepting the offer of admission, he/she must comply with all the requirements specified in the Provisional Offer Letter including submission of required documents and payment of fee on or before the stipulated date mentioned in the Provisional Offer Letter. If the candidate does not respond within the deadline mentioned, the provisional 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 personal 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 Provisional/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 Standards.
• 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 Provisional/Admissions offer.

BDS Program

A.2. Admissions criteria for 12th grade High School or equivalent and additional requirements which are mandatory

We converted the marks for the foreign curriculum based on the World Education service link https://applications.wes.org/country-resources/resources.asp

A.2.2. In addition to the above 12th grade requirements student are required to do as mentioned below:

• 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 OR 173 in TOEFL CBT) are the English language requirements.
• EmSAT scores of 900 in two out of the three science subjects (Biology, Chemistry/Physics) & EmSAT score of 900 in Mathematics.
• Or, if the student did not complete his/her EmSAT exam, he/she has to provide the following subjects Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry/Physics done in 12th grade.
• Or, if the student did not complete his/her EmSAT exam or Mathematics & science subjects not taken in 12th grade, he/she has to attend the Admission/Entrance Exam at the University which will include (Missing Subject: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry/Physics) and is equivalent to EmSAT subjects as per MOE guidelines.
• Passing a personal interview set by the College in addition to other conditions of admission set by the university.

English language requirement validity: Please note that the validity of TOEFL paper based test , TOEFL IBT, TOEFL CBT & 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.

B.Pharm Program

A.3. Admission Criteria for 12th grade High School or equivalent and additional requirements

We converted the marks for the foreign curriculum based on the World Education service link https://applications.wes.org/country-resources/resources.asp

A.3.3. In addition to the above 12th grade requirements student are required to do as mentioned below:

• 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 OR 173 in TOEFL CBT) are the English language requirements.
• EmSAT scores of 900 in two out of the three science subjects (Biology, Chemistry/Physics) & EmSAT score of 900 in Mathematics.
• Or, if the student did not complete his/her EmSAT exam, he/she has to provide the following subjects Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry/Physics done in 12th grade.
• Or, if the student did not complete his/her EmSAT exam or Mathematics & science subjects not taken in 12th grade, he/she has to attend the Admission/Entrance Exam at the University which will include (Missing Subject: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry/Physics) and is equivalent to EmSAT subjects as per MOE guidelines.
• Passing a personal interview set by the College in addition to other conditions of admission set by the university.

English language requirement validity: Please note that the validity of TOEFL paper based test , TOEFL IBT, TOEFL CBT & 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.

BSN Program(for those who completed 12th grade)

A.4. Admissions criteria for 12th grade High School or equivalent and additional requirements which are mandatory

We converted the marks for the foreign curriculum based on the World Education service link https://applications.wes.org/country-resources/resources.asp

A.4.4.In addition to the above 12th grade requirements student are required to do as mentioned below:

• 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 OR 173 in TOEFL CBT) are the English language requirements.
• EmSAT scores of 700 in two out of the three science subjects (Biology, Chemistry/Physics)
• Or, if the student did not complete his/her EmSAT exam, he/she has to provide the following subjects Biology, Chemistry/Physics done in 12th grade.
• Or, if the student did not complete his/her EmSAT exam or science subjects not taken in 12th grade, he/she has to attend the Admission/Entrance Exam at the University which will include (Missing Subject: Biology, Chemistry/Physics) and is equivalent to EmSAT subjects as per MOE guidelines.
• Passing a personal interview set by the College in addition to other conditions of admission set by the university.

Note:

1. English language requirement validity: Please note that the validity of TOEFL paper based test, Academic IELTS, TOEFL –IBT (internet based test) & TOEFL-CBT 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. The validity of EmSAT subjects such as (Mathematics, Biology & Chemistry/Physics) is 18 months only and these scores should be valid at the time of Admission process to join any of our programs.

Admission Procedure (BDS,B.Pharm & BSN Programs)

a. The following steps will be followed for admissions (BDS,B.Pharm & BSN Programs) to the program for Sept 2023 session:

1. From the online applications received, after evaluating the 12th grade marks as per the Admission requirement, students will be shortlisted based on the marks of 12th grade submission and along with English language requirements. A provisional offer letter will be issued to the student asking to remit the seat reservation fee to block the seat for the programs. Once the student paid the seat reservation fee, based on the documents submission through online form, the student are required to do as per the clause mentioned in (A.2.2 – BDS, A.3.3 – B.Pharm & A.4.4 – BSN)

2. The Personal Interview which is a must for All the students, the interview will be conducted virtually through google meet or Zoom software. Admissions Committee consisting of Dean of respective College & a panel of one or two Senior Faculty and In-Charge – Admissions, Registration & Marketing.

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 based on the MOE Guidelines.
• Candidates who are selected for admission after the Personal Interview will receive the Provisional Offer letter by email from the University within 2 days with a timeline for acceptance and confirmation by payment of the balance fees. If the candidate is accepting the offer of admission, he/she must comply with all the requirements specified in the Provisional Offer Letter including submission of required documents and payment of fee on or before the stipulated date mentioned in the Provisional Offer Letter. If the candidate does not respond within the deadline mentioned, the provisional 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 personal 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 Provisional/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 Standards.
• 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 Provisional/Admissions offer.

Note the following points:

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

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).
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. 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.

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

1. 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.
2. English language requirements for RN-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)

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):

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. 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’s first semester of study
• May take a maximum of six credit hours in the first semester of study, not including intensive English courses.
• Must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in the first six credit hours of credit-bearing courses studied for the graduate 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 following:

  • 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 the Admission criteria and 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):

  a. 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.

  b. 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.

  c. 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's first semester of study
  • May take a maximum of six credit hours in the first semester of study, not including intensive English courses.
  • Must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in the first six credit hours of credit-bearing courses studied for the graduate 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.