Master of Science in Medical Physiology
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
University Program Information
The RAK Medical & Health Sciences University offers various programs, including the Master of Science in Medical Physiology.
Master of Science in Medical Physiology
The Master of Science in Medical Physiology is a one and a half year program.
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 Medicine (MBBS/MD/MBCHB) or 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
- Educational Degree: Students with a bachelor's degree in Medicine (MBBS/MD/MBCHB) or 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 structure for the MSMP program is organized by credit hours. Each semester consists of 10 credit hours.
- In the first year (20 credit hours), the fee is 40,000 AED per semester, totaling 80,000 AED.
- In the second year (10 credit hours), the fee is 40,000 AED, bringing the total program tuition cost to 120,000 AED per student. Additional minor fees for registration, examinations, and dissertation are detailed below:
| Particulars | Year 1 | Year 2 | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application & Admission Fee | 3,000 | - | - | 3,000 |
| Tuition Fee | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 120,000 |
| Exam Fee | 2,000 | - | - | 2,000 |
| Lab and Library Fee | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| Dissertation Fee | - | - | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Graduation Fee | - | - | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| TOTAL | 46,000 | 40,000 | 45,000 | 131,000 |
Accreditation
All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE, and recognized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 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). RAKMHSU is the first medical university in the UAE to obtain five stars in the QS Stars Rating.
