Policy Statement:

Gulf Medical University admits students irrespective of their national origin, color, gender, or religion to all the rights, privileges, activities and programs offered by the university.

The University stands for the highest moral and academic standards consistent with the heritage and cultural background of the United Arab Emirates and shall aspire for national and international recognition of its programs and degrees.

The University sets high standards for previous academic performance to attract students of high caliber and to meet and exceed the standards of high retention and low attrition and outstanding academic performance required to fulfill the accreditation standardsfor every program offered by the University.


General Admission Requirements:

General requirements are given below. Specific requirements, if any, are listed separately under each program.

 

Undergraduate Admissions:

• Applicants shall meet all the following criteria for admission into programs offered by the University as laid down in the Standards published by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE.
  
  
• The applicant must have completed a minimum of 12 years of education in school and passed courses in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in higher secondary school.
  
  
• The applicant must have secured a minimum of 80% marks as per U.A.E. Secondary School education standards or its equivalent in each of the three science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  
  
• Students who complete their secondary school education as per UK curriculum must have completed at least two of the three science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in ‘AS’ levels or ‘A’ levels provided they have passed in all the three subjects in their ‘O’ levels. The minimum grade required is ‘C’ at AS level in Chemistry, Biology or Physics.
  
  
• A score of at least 25 of IB (International Baccalaureate) and for holders of American Diploma a minimum score of 80% is required in addition to a SAT II score of at least 550 in Biology.
  
  
• An aggregate score of 75% of Pakistan Board, 80% of Indian State Board and 75% of Indian Central Board while the minimum score of 70% in each subject of Biology, Physics and Chemistry is required.
  
  
• The applicant must have completed 17 years of age on or before the 31st of December of the year of admission and cannot be more than 28 years of age.
  
  
• The applicant must have proficiency in spoken and written English and Sciences terminology.
  
  
• The applicant must have completed a course in English language proficiency such as TOEFL or IELTS. A minimum score of 500 TOEFL (173 CBT, 61 IBT) or its equivalent in a standardized English language test, such as 5.0 IELTS.
  
  
• The applicant shall appear for a personal interview before the GMU Admissions Committee.
  
  
• The Admissions Committee shall evaluate all applicants for both cognitive and noncognitive traits demonstrating their aptitude for the chosen area of study.
  
  
• Applicants shall submit all academic documents and official transcripts / credits / grades / marks duly attested by the Ministry of Education, U.A.E. and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, U.A.E. or U.A.E. Embassy in their country on admission into the program.
  
  
• Students of Indian nationality are required to obtain an “Eligibility Certificate” from the Medical Council/Dental Council/Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi before they seek admission into the Gulf Medical University.
  
  
• On admission, the student shall submit a copy of the individual’s birth certificate or proof of age, the applicant’s passport, and a copy of UAE nationality ID (Khulasat Al-Kayd), a Certificate of Good Conduct. A medical fitness certificate including blood test results, six recent color photographs, a written pledge by the applicant agreeing to comply with University rules and regulations, the application form duly filled up with complete details, a receipt for payment of a non-refundable fee towards admission.
  

Postgraduate Admissions:

• Applicants shall meet all general admission requirements as laid down in the Standards published by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. In addition the following requirements must be met:
  
  
• The applicant shall be a graduate of an accredited medical school in the UAE or a graduate of an IMED-listed medical school outside the UAE.
  
  
• No applicant shall be discriminated on the basis of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin or disability status.
  
  
• English Proficiency Requirement:
  A TOEFL score of 550 on the Paper-Based, 213 on the Computer-Based, or 79 on the internet-Based test, or the equivalent score on another standardized test such as IELTS score of 6.0 is required of all students admitted to Master’s programs with the following exceptions:
  • A native speaker of English who has completed his/her undergraduate education in an English medium institution in a country where English is the official language.
  
  
• A student admitted to and graduated from an English medium institution who can provide evidence of acquiring a minimum TOEFL score of 500 on the Paper-Based test, or its equivalent on another standardized test upon admission to his/her undergraduate program.
  
  
• GPA Requirements:
  
  
• A Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 point scale or its established equivalent) in the applicant’s Baccalaureate degree program is required for admission to graduate programs.
  

Probationary admittance may be granted to:

• A student with a CGPA of 2.5 or higher and a TOEFL score of 530 on the Paper-Based test, 197 on the Computer-Based, or 71 on the Internet-Based test (or its equivalent using a standardized test may be admitted to a Master’s program subject to the following:
  
  
  1. The student achieves a TOEFL score of 550 by the end of the first semester.
     
  2. The student takes a maximum of six (6) credit hours in the first semeter during which he/she takes intensive English. He/she must achieve an average score of 3.0(on a 4.0 point scale or its established equivalent) in the credit courses taken.
     
  3. If either provision is not met, the student must be dismissed.
     
     
• A student with a CGPA between 2.5 and 2.99 and a TOEFL score of 550 (or its equivalent / using a standardized test can take a maximum of 9 credit hours in the first semester. He/she must achieve a semester average score of 3.0 (on a 4.0 point scale or its established equivalent) in the credit courses taken to continue in the program. If not, the student must be dismissed.

Mature entry admission:

• A mature entry student who does not meet the stated GPA requirement but has at least 5 years of relevant documented work experience after the Baccalaureate degree was obtained, provided he/she meets the English proficiency requirements may be admittedunder the category of Mature Entry admission provided the total number of such students admitted to a Master’s program does not exceed 10%.
  

Admission of graduates of Higher Diploma to Master Programs:

• Graduates with a Higher National Diploma shall not be admitted to Masters programs. This diploma is not equivalent to a baccalaureate degree