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  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery- BDS

RAK College of
Dental Sciences
Online Admissions Open
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Let your role effective within the Health Care Team

  • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

RAK College of
Medical Sciences

Explore different career options with our B.Pharm program & M.S.Pharmacy!

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

  • M.S. Pharmacy (Specialties: Clinical Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Pharmaceutics)

RAK College of
Pharmaceutical Sciences

Enter the Noblest profession ,serve humanity and enhance your career prospects!

  • Master of Science in Nursing (Adult Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing)

RAK College of
Nursing

Become a core member of the Healthcare Team!

  • Master of Sciences

  • in

  • Midwifery(MSM)

RAK College of
Nursing

Why Study at

RAKMHSU?

  • Integrated Modular curriculum
  • Well Qualified & Experienced Faculty & Staff
  • Medical college listed in World Directory of Medical Schools ( WDOMS) & hence Internationally accepted.
  • Online MCQ type of Examinations
  • IFOM examinations offered by the National Board of Medical Examiners(NBME)
  • Unique Clinical Decision Making course for MBBS
  • Clinical Training & internships at 4 Govt hospitals at RAK & Fujairah
  • Merit Scholarships for all students 90% and above.
  • Specially for UAE Nationals:
    • Scholarships for Nursing facilitated for suitable Nationals from MOHAP, DHA etc with bursaries for UAE Nationals
    • RAK based scholarships for suitable Meritorious Nationals for all programs from Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
  • Excellent labs and infrastructure, library, IT facilities. Separate gyms and sports complex, indoor and outdoor facilities, visa, hostel and transportation facilities.
  • Multicultural study environment- 1200 plus students from 50 countries.
  • 1140 graduates well placed in UK, US, India, Australia and Europe
  • Peaceful study environment at RAK.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

B.Pharm

1- An aggregate of 85% in the grade 12 science stream/ Advanced stream of UAE GSEC of Ministry of Education. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics or EMSAT score whichever is higher. Abu Dhabi Education Council stream students should similarly have 85% aggregate. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Advanced Biology (level 3) and Advanced Chemistry ( level 3) or EMSAT score whichever is higher.

2- Proficiency in English equivalent to a TOEFL score of 500 in paper-based test, 61 in internet based test or 173 in computer-based test OR Academic IELTS score of 5 OR EMSAT Achieve- English score of 1100 – 1225 is required.

M.S. Pharmacy

1. Direct Admission (Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Pharmaceutics): B.Pharm with minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 3 on a 4 scale or equivalent. In addition to the above, the mandatory requirement for the English language is 6 in Academic IELTS OR EMSAT English 1400 OR TOEFL 550.

2. Conditional Admission: B.Pharm with GPA of 2.5 can be conditionally admitted such students will take in first semester 9 credits only and should get 3 GPA end of first semester.

3. Those with English Proficiency of EmSAT 1100/TOEFL 500 or IELTS 5 in undergraduate may also be considered for conditional admission if they studied undergraduate degree in English language.

MSN & MSM

1. Direct Admission (MSN – Adult Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, & MS – Midwifery): BSN with minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 3 on a 4 scale or equivalent. In addition to the above, the mandatory requirement for the English language is 6 in Academic IELTS OR EMSAT English 1400 OR TOEFL 550.

2. Conditional Admission: BSN with GPA of 2.5 can be conditionally admitted such students will

3. Those with English Proficiency of EmSAT 1100/TOEFL 500 or IELTS 5 in undergraduate may also be considered for conditional admission if they studied undergraduate degree in English language.

Remedial Preparation for MSN, MSM & M.S. Pharmacy

1. Remedial preparation for the graduate programs (MSN – Adult Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, MS – Midwifery & M.S.Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Pharmaceutics): Graduates of BSN & B.Pharm securing less than 3 GPA(a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale) may apply for the Remedial Preparation for MSN (Adult Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing), MS – Midwifery & M.S.Pharmacy – (Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Pharmaceutics programs). The remedial preparation will be 6 months duration and conducted from September to January or February to July. There will be 3 courses of 3 credits each with total of 9 credits in 6 months. Remedial preparation duration will not be counted for the Postgraduate duration.
To progress to the MSN, MSM & M.S. Pharmacy programs, the student must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in these 9 credits of remedial preparation in order to progress to the graduate program or to be subject to dismissal from the University.

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

1- An aggregate of 90% in the grade 12 science stream/ Advanced stream of UAE GSEC of Ministry of Education. Preference in admission will be given to those with high scores in Biology and Chemistry/Physics.

2- Proficiency in English equivalent to a TOEFL score of 550 in paper-based test, 79 in internet based test or 213 in computer-based test OR Academic IELTS score of 6 OR EMSAT Achieve- English score of 1400.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery -BDS

A minimum High School Average of 85% for Advance Track or 80% for ELite Track or equaivalent in Standardized International System is requored

EmSAT English Language:1100 or equivalent English Proficiency Test

EmSAT score of 800 for Arabic Language, 900 in Mathematics plus scores of 900 in two of the three science subjects chemistry, Biology, Physics

WELCOME TO RAKMHSU

RAK Medical and Health Sciences University is a comprehensive Health Sciences University established in 2006, owned by the Government of Ras Al Khaimah. The undergraduate and graduate programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing are fully accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation under Ministry of Education, UAE. It is the first in UAE to offer two year Masters Programs in Nursing in UAE. There are 1220 students from 50 countries currently enrolled and since 2011, 1475 students have graduated. Many of our students are practicing/ pursuing higher education in UK, USA, Australia, India and Germany, etc. are winning accolades in their chosen specialties.

More than 600 Nursing Graduates, of which 50% are UAE Nationals, are serving health care sector in UAE after their graduation from RAKMHSU. RAKMHSU is proud that its graduates of MBBS and Nursing programs are working hard in the COVID frontline of not only UAE, but all over the world.

RAKMHSU implements the most updated and internationally recognized curricula and teaching-learning methodologies with matching infrastructure facilities. Through an agreement with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), it uses four Federal Hospitals for the clinical training of its students (Saqr Hospital, Ibrahim Bin Hamad Obaidullah Hospital, Omran Hospital, Fujairah Hospital and the associated Primary Health Centers). RAK College of Medical Sciences is listed in World Directory of Medical School & hence accepted internationally.

Student learning is facilitated by a well-equipped Central Library with satellite centers in the teaching hospitals in addition to the well qualified faculty, free patient treatment and several other facilities.

The main building of RAKMHSU has 200,000 sq. ft. area which houses the College of Medical and the new block has 96,000 sq. ft. dedicated to the colleges of Pharmacy and Nursing. College of Dentistry has its own building, a short distance from the main campus (G + 5 Floors). In addition, RAKMHSU has a well-equipped research facility, multidisciplinary sports Complex, a student center and the Cafeteria and lounge for students.

The state of art University Learning Management system, a robust online assessment system, experienced faculty and IT team helped RAKMHSU to transition to online teaching and assessments with no loss of days in face of the COVID 19 challenge.

RAKMHSU envisions to be a leading medical and health sciences University in the Middle East dedicated to the provision of academic excellence. It is committed to offering academic programs in the medical and health sciences fields, to prepare both Undergraduates and Graduates students with critical practice skills and advanced knowledge enabling them to make a valuable contribution to patient and health care in the region. The University is committed to contributing to the advancement of knowledge through its support for research conducted by its faculty and students.

Both the RAK Government and MOHAP sponsor all the National students who are willing to join RAKMHSU. RAKMHSU is surely and steadily walking in the path of excellence becoming the most favored destination for the students in the region.

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL

“I love to deal with patients and help them to get cured”
Mahnoush Ahmad Shabani

B.Pharm, Year 3

“After my studies at RAKMHSU, I plan to do my Masters in USA”
Mirna Mahmoud Younes Zaki

B.Pharm, year 2