Program Overview

Dubai Medical University Programs

The Dubai Medical University offers various programs, with a focus on the College of Nursing.

College of Nursing

The College of Nursing provides a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a 4-year program offered on campus.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. General Admission Requirements:

• High school certificate or Bachelor degree certificate
• Equivalency certificates for non-UAE high school systems
• Islamic and Arabic studies result for non-UAE high school systems (if applicable)
• Passing College Set interview or Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
• Submission of required documentation

2. Language and Other Requirements:

• High School English 80% or its equivalent
• Exemption from English proficiency scores for students from curriculums where English is the medium of study
• Passing placement test for students not meeting required grades
• Remedial courses for students not meeting required grades

Admission Criteria by Program

The admission criteria vary by program and curriculum:

• MOE Curriculum:
  • BSN: Elite (60%), Advanced (65%), ATHS (65%), General (70% with at least two science subjects)
• The British Curriculum:
  • D/4 in five O-Levels (two science subjects) and two AS-Level, or one A-Level
• The American Curriculum:
  • Minimum average of 60% or CGPA 2.0
• The International Baccalaureate Curriculum (IB Diploma):
  • IB Diploma
  • IB Subject Certificate 21 points in 6 subjects (min grade 3 each)
• Indian Curriculum:
  • Minimum average of 55% in grade 12
• Pakistani Federal Board:
  • Minimum average of 55% in grade 12

Additional Information for Other Curriculums and Secondary School Qualifications

Applicants from other curriculums in the UAE and with high school certificates obtained outside the UAE must submit an Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES) course-by-course evaluation. They must also meet the requirements for admission into university in the country of origin and have their certificates attested by the relevant authorities.

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE STUDENTS

Applicants who are currently enrolled or withdrawn from another university or college must meet all published admission entry requirements.

Additional Notes

• Equivalency Certificates are required for all non-UAE high school systems.
• Conditional Admission may be granted to students with pending equivalency certificates.
• Remedial Courses are available for students who do not meet minimum requirements in English, Math, or Science.