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Masters Program in Clinical Pathology |
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Clinical pathology is an expansive discipline that is anchored in the clinical laboratory and encompasses a fund of knowledge, reasoning and skills in patho- physiology, diagnostics and therapeutics. The appropriate constituents of study in this field and the best means for evaluating its training are topics of continuous evolution, as they are in all fields of medical practice. |
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| DURATION |
| The proposed Masters program in Clinical Pathology, a 24 months full time program with an annual intake of 5 students is designed to provide an intensive training in the theory and practice of clinical pathology with emphasis on the understanding of the pathological basis of diseases. The program consists of theoretical (lectures, seminars, case based group discussions) and practical studies including benchwork, skills - lab and hospital laboratory - based sessions followed by research and submission of a thesis. |
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| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES |
| The program is designed to provide opportunities to the students to gain and develop relevant knowledge and skills in making them suitable for future employment in academia, research or laboratory diagnostic services in the field of Clinical Pathology. |
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| The didactics part of the program is primarily based in the Gulf Medical College – Ajman, and is offered jointly by the departments of Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Community Medicine. The practical training in the second year will be offered in the hospital laboratory of the Gulf Medical College Hospital and Research Center – Ajman and other MoH hospital laboratories. The Masters program in Clinical Pathology will form a part of a wider academic scenario of taught postgraduate courses related to, and integrated with, the core scientific expertise available at the Gulf Medical College and Hospital, Ajman. |
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The program prepares M.Sc. graduates for:
- Further Ph.D. / M.D. studies.
- Practicing as Clinical Pathologist in UAE after fulfilling the requirements for MOH evaluation.
- Resident trainee positions in Clinical Pathology abroad.
- Teaching Assistantship in medical colleges.
- Research Assistantship in universities, research centers, and biomedical corporations (R&D).
- Director of laboratories after two years in the field.
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
The following are the minimum requirements for admission into the Clinical Pathology Program in GMCA:
- Bachelor degree in Medicine (MBBS, M.B.Ch.B), from a University / Institute listed in WHO directory of medical schools.
- Distinct undergraduate performance of GPA of 3 on a 4-point scale, or equivalent grade (“B”).
- English language proficiency test score of 550 for TOEFL and 6.5 for IELTS.
- The candidate must show capability to pursue an academic career and research.
- Desirable:
Relevant academic and professional experience.
A score of (A) in the MBBS subjects of Pathology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry.
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| DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION |
- Application form with all entries completed.
- MBBS / M.B.Ch.B degree certificate from a University / Institute listed in WHO directory of medical schools. The certificate must be attested by UAE ministry of foreign affairs.
- Internship complition certificate.
- Certificate of successful completion of English language proficiency test (TOEFL score of 550 for the paper based test or equivalent. IELTS scores 6.5 or equivalent).
- Copy of applicant's passport.
- Certificate of medical fitness.
- Six recent personal passport-size photographs.
- Relevant academic and professional experience certificate, if any
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| The program application is available online. |
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| Annual Intake & Fee Structure |
Program |
Degree Awarded |
Annual Intake |
Duration |
Tuition Fee
Per Year |
Masters Program in Clinical Pathology |
M.Sc |
5 |
2 Years |
Dhs. 50,000
per year |
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Other Fee
Application Fee 150 AED
Program Registration Fee 2000 AED |
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Hostel Facilities Per Academic Year (Ajman only) * - Subject to availability
Single AED 23,000 + AED 1000 Security deposit
Sharing AED 15,000 + AED 1000 Security deposit
Visa Charges
AED 1500 for each candidates
AED 1000 for renewal per year |
| (All above mentioned fees is subject to change)Non refundable |
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Contact Us:
PG Admissions
Gulf Medical University
Phone: (+971 6) 7431333 [ Arabic : Ext 201] [English : Ext 245]
Fax:(+971 6) 7431222
Postal Address: P.O.Box: 4184 -
Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
E-mail: pgadmissions@gmcajman.com |
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