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.
A.1. Admissions criteria for 12th grade High School or equivalent and additional requirements which are mandatory
Curriculum | 12th Grade High School or equivalent Requirements |
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. |
American Curriculum |
An aggregate score of 90% is required. Priority 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 OR (If Biology is not done in grade 12th, require a letter from the school that the biology which achieved in grade 10th /11th is equivalent to grade 12th).
SAT in Math and English required to be completed in school for obtaining Equivalency Certificate from MOE. |
SABIS | An aggregate score of 90% is required. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. |
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. |
Pakistan Boards/Certificate | Higher Secondary School Certificate with aggregate of 75% can apply. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics (Part 1 and Part 2 total). |
Indian Curriculum (CBSE/ISCE) & Indian State Board | All India Senior School Certificate XII std CBSE/ISCE exams with 75% aggregate can apply. However, Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses. Indian State board: 80% aggregate can apply. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses. |
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. For grade to percentage calculation: http://www.igcsegate.com/score-calculator# |
African Curriculum (WAEC/WASSCE etc.) | A & B combination of grades in 12th grade in Biology and Chemistry can be considered. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. |
Canadian Curriculum (Ontario/Alberta etc.) | An aggregate score of 90% is required. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. |
Israel Curriculum | A minimum of High School in 12th grade with overall average 84% is required with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects. |
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:
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.
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 original documents to be submitted for verification by the candidate for verification are mentioned in the Provisional/Admissions offer.
A.2. Admissions criteria for 12th grade High School or equivalent and additional requirements which are mandatory
Curriculum | 12th Grade High School or equivalent Requirements |
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. |
American Curriculum |
An aggregate score of 85% is required. Priority 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 OR (If Biology is not done in grade 12th, require a letter from the school that the biology which achieved in grade 10th /11th is equivalent to grade 12th).
SAT in Math and English required to be completed in school for obtaining Equivalency Certificate from MOE |
SABIS | An aggregate score of 85% is required. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. |
International Baccalaureate | Must have completed any six courses including Biology and Chemistry/Physics at the higher level and obtain IB score of at least 25. |
Pakistan Boards/Certificate | Higher Secondary School Certificate with aggregate of 70% can apply. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics (Part 1 and Part 2 total). |
Indian Curriculum (CBSE/ISCE) & Indian State Board |
All India Senior School Certificate XII std CBSE/ISCE exams with 70% aggregate can apply. However, Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses.
Indian State board: 75% aggregate can apply. However, Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses. |
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.
For grade to percentage calculation: http://www.igcsegate.com/score-calculator# |
African Curriculum (WAEC/WASSCE etc.) | C grade & above combination of grades in 12th grade in Biology and Chemistry can be considered. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. |
Canadian Curriculum (Ontario/Alberta etc.) | An aggregate score of 85% is required. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. |
Israel Curriculum | A minimum of High School in 12th grade with overall average 75% is required with physics, chemistry and Biology subjects. |
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:
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.
A.3. Admission Criteria for 12th grade High School or equivalent and additional requirements
Curriculum | 12th Grade High School or equivalent Requirements |
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. |
American Curriculum |
An aggregate score of 85% is required. Priority 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 OR (If Biology is not done in grade 12th, require a letter from the school that the biology which achieved in grade 10th /11th is equivalent to grade 12th).
SAT in Math and English required to be completed in school for obtaining Equivalency Certificate from MOE. |
SABIS | An aggregate score of 85% is required. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. |
International Baccalaureate | Must have completed any six courses including Biology and Chemistry/Physics at the higher level and obtain IB score of at least 25. |
Pakistan Boards/Certificate | Higher Secondary School Certificate with aggregate of 70% can apply. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics (Part 1 and Part 2 total). |
Indian Curriculum (CBSE/ISCE) & Indian State Board |
All India Senior School Certificate XII std CBSE/ISCE exams with 70% aggregate can apply. However, Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses.
Indian State board: 75% aggregate can apply. However, Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses. |
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. For grade to percentage calculation: http://www.igcsegate.com/score-calculator# |
African Curriculum (WAEC/WASSCE etc.) | C grade & above combination of grades in 12th grade in Biology and Chemistry can be considered. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. |
Canadian Curriculum (Ontario/Alberta etc.) | An aggregate score of 85% is required. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. |
Israel Curriculum | A minimum of High School in 12th grade with overall average 75% is required with physics, chemistry and Biology subjects. |
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:
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.
A.4. Admissions criteria for 12th grade High School or equivalent and additional requirements which are mandatory
Curriculum | 12th grade High School or equivalent Requirements |
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. |
American Curriculum |
An aggregate score of 70% is required. Priority 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. OR (If Biology is not done in grade 12th, require a letter from the school that the biology which achieved in grade 10th /11th is equivalent to grade 12th).
SAT in Math and English required to be completed in school for obtaining Equivalency Certificate from MOE. |
SABIS | An aggregate score of 70% is required. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. |
International Baccalaureate | Must have completed any six courses including Biology and Chemistry/Physics at the higher level and obtain IB score of at least 22. |
Pakistan Boards/Certificate | Higher Secondary School Certificate with aggregate of 60% can apply. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics (Part 1 and Part 2 total). |
Indian Curriculum (CBSE/ISCE) & Indian State Board |
All India Senior School Certificate XII std CBSE/ISCE exams with 60% aggregate can apply. However, Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses.
Indian State board: 65% aggregate can apply. However, Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics courses. |
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. For grade to percentage calculation: http://www.igcsegate.com/score-calculator# |
African Curriculum(WAEC/WASSCE etc) | C grade & above combination of grades in 12th grade in Biology and Chemistry can be considered. Priority in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics. |
Israel Curriculum | A minimum of High School in 12th grade with overall average 60% is required with physics, chemistry and Biology subjects. |
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:
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.
Note the following points:
Attestations & Equivalency Certificate mandatory prior to Admission:
RAK College of Pharmacy offers Master’s Degree in Pharmacy. Following are the specialties offered in the Master of Science in Pharmacy programs:
Direct Admission:
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:
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:
RAK College of Nursing offers Master’s Degree in Nursing.
a) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN):
Specialties:
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.
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:
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.