Master Of Science In Nursing (MSN) — Admission Criteria

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Admission Criteria

Admissions are open to students of all nationalities based on the established admission criteria.

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

Direct Admission Requirements

1. Educational Degree: Students with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or an equivalent degree.
2. Language Proficiency: Applicants must provide a letter confirming that their previous degree was completed in English. If the degree was obtained in a non-English language, the applicant must take an internal English proficiency assessment conducted by the university.
3. Licensure: A valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the UAE.
4. Clinical Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of clinical experience, preferably in the same specialty.
5. Interview: Eligible applicants will be invited for an interview or discussion prior to admission.

Conditional Admission Requirements

1. Educational Degree: Students with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing with a CGPA between 2.0 and 2.49 on a 4.0 scale or an equivalent degree.
2. Academic Performance During Conditional Period: Students admitted conditionally must complete a maximum of nine credit hours of graduate-level coursework during the conditional admission period. These courses must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Failure to meet this requirement may result in dismissal from the program.

Fee Structure

For detailed, up-to-date tuition and fee information for this program, please refer to the Fee Structure page.