Program Overview

University Program Information

The RAK Medical & Health Sciences University offers various programs, including the Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics.

Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics

Admission Criteria

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

Direct Admission Requirements

• Educational Degree: Students with a bachelor's degree in Dentistry (BDS) with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or an equivalent degree.
• 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.
• Interview: Eligible applicants will be invited for an interview or discussion prior to admission.

Conditional Admission Requirements

Applicants who do not meet the direct admission criteria may be considered for conditional admission under the following conditions:

• Educational Degree: Students with a bachelor's degree in Dentistry (BDS) with a CGPA between 2.0 and 2.49 on a 4.0 scale or an equivalent degree.
• 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

The tuition fee for the Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics program is as follows: | Particulars | Sem 1 | Sem 2 | Sem 3 | Sem 4 | Sem 5 | Sem 6 | Total AED | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tuition Fee | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 480,000 | | TOTAL | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 480,000 |

Accreditation and Recognition

• All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE.
• The College of Pharmacy at RAKMHSU 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).
• All programs are recognized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Research Areas

The university has various research centers and facilities, including:

• Translational Medical Research Centre
• Central Animal Research Facility

Colleges and Programs

The university consists of several colleges, including:

• RAK College of Medical Sciences
• RAK College of Dental Sciences
• RAK College of Pharmacy
• RAK College of Nursing Each college offers various programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees.