Program Overview

Program Overview

The Direct Program Placement pathway enables students to fast-track their academic journey by passing the first year.

Eligibility Criteria

For Students with a Saudi Curriculum

• An overall GPA of at least 95% in the Saudi General High School Certificate
• A score of 75% in the Qudrat Test (or equivalent)
• A score of 75% in the Tahsili Test (or equivalent)

For Students with an International Curriculum

• 95% in the General High School Certificate
• English Language Proficiency, with submission of scores from one of the following tests:
  • IELTS: Minimum score of 6
  • TOEFL IBT: score of 80/120
  • STEP: Minimum score of 95
  • BMC English Proficiency Test offered by the college: score of 80/120

Direct Program Placement Requirements and Process

Applicants must pass the Direct Program Placement Test, conducted in English for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Medical Terminology, and meet the minimum admission score for direct enrollment.

• An iPad is required to attend the exam
• Saudi ID/Iqama must be presented for verification during the exam and interview If the applicant passes the direct placement exam, a personal interview will be scheduled to assess the applicant's communication skills.

Program Structure

Upon acceptance, students will complete four courses remotely while being directly placed into their program. The courses include:

• First Semester:
  • Introduction to Health Professions (PYIPE 101)
  • Islamic Culture (PYISL 101)
• Second Semester:
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (PYAI 101)
  • Arabic Language (PYAR 101)

Alternative Enrollment

If the applicant fails to achieve the required grade for Direct Program Placement in one of the programs, they have the right to enroll in the college and join the program foundation year in the regular system.