Program Overview

University Program Information

The RAK Medical & Health Sciences University offers various programs, including the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and MBBS.

Program Details

• The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in medical sciences.
• The MBBS program is also offered, with a focus on providing students with a strong foundation in medical sciences.

Curriculum

• The curriculum for the MD program includes:
  • General Education
  • Pre-Medical Sciences
  • Pre-Clinical and Clinical Sciences
• The curriculum for the MBBS program includes:
  • Pre-Clerkship Curriculum
  • Clinical Curriculum

Pre-Medical Sciences Curriculum

The Pre-Medical Sciences curriculum is a 72-credit program that includes courses such as:

• English
• Health Sciences Communication in Arabic
• Emirates Society
• Cell Biology
• Human Biology-I, II
• Research Methodology-I, II
• Health Sciences Communication in English
• Islamic Culture in Medicine
• Health and Nutrition
• Infection Control
• Information Technology and Innovation
• Clinical Skills-I
• Medical Genetics
• Biostatistics
• Bioethics and Professionalism
• Psychology & Behavioral Sciences
• Career and Professional Development
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Course Descriptions

• MHB 1111 Human Biology-1: This course provides basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.
• MCB 103 Cell Biology: This course provides basic knowledge of cell biology required for the practice of medicine.
• MRM 112 Research Methodology-1: This course emphasizes the understanding of the main elements of the scientific research process.
• MIC 112 Infection Control-1: This course provides basic principles and practice of infection prevention and control.
• MHB 2212 Human Biology-2: This course provides basic knowledge of the principles underlying the practice of medicine.
• MCS 212 Clinical Skills-1: This course empowers students to acquire skills that facilitate communication and interaction with patients.
• MRM 223 Research Methodology-2: This course provides premedical students with basic principles of research methodology.
• MMG 103 Medical Genetics: This course provides basic knowledge of medical genetics required for the practice of medicine.
• MBS 203 Biostatistics: This course provides basic principles of biostatistics relevant to the practice of medicine and medical research.
• MBP 203 Bioethics & Professionalism: This course introduces students to the ethical dimensions of clinical medicine and related sciences.
• MHN 203 Health and Nutrition: This course introduces basic concepts of nutrition and builds concepts for subsequent years of study.
• MCP 202 Career and Professional Development: This course helps develop soft-skills of medical students.
• MIE 202 Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship: This course focuses on assisting students to acquire a practical approach to transforming novel ideas into successful commercial products.

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the programs include:

• Meeting the academic requirements
• Passing the entrance exams
• Completing the application process

Research Areas

The university has various research areas, including:

• Translational Medical Research Centre
• Central Animal Research Facility

Facilities

The university has various facilities, including:

• Hospital facilities
• Library
• Simulation & Interprofessional Development Center (SIDC)
• Continuous Medical Education (CME)

Accreditation

The university is accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE, and recognized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The College of Pharmacy has obtained dual national and international accreditation for its Bachelor of Pharmacy program from the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).