Admission Requirements

• Attested High School Certificate and transcript (Grade 12 or Equivalent in each curriculum).
• Attested School certificate and transcript for Grade 10 and 11.
• Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education (MOE) for High School curriculums other than UAE system. https://www.moe.gov.ae/En/EServices/ServiceCard/pages/CertEquivalent.aspx
• OR
  Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education (MOE) for international applicants with certificates issued outside the UAE. https://www.moe.gov.ae/en/eservices/servicecard/pages/certequivalent-out.aspx
  Applicants are required to score the following in Grade 12 High School subjects:
  • 90% in Math & 90% in two of the following subjects: Biology / Chemistry / Physics

  OR

  • Meet the DMU – College of Medicine MD admission criteria outlined below per curriculum.

  OR

  • Successfully pass the DMU – College of Medicine – MD Admission Placement Exam (includes Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics).
  • Successfully completing the DMU – College of Medicine – Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI).

  English Language Requirements: applicant is required to submit one of the below:

  • UAE Secondary High School English Language Score 80%.

  OR

  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 61 or CBT minimum score of 173 (Institutional TOEFL is not acceptable).

  OR

  • Academic IELTS with a minimum Band of 5.0

  For IELTS and TOEFL results need to be valid as per the date of submitting the application.

Note: No English Language requirement for students completing High School in a curriculum taught in English Language.

Admission Criteria Per Curriculum

The UAE Curriculum
Applicant must achieve in grade 12:

• • Advanced Stream or Elite Stream or ATHS Stream:
    90% in Math & 90% in two of the following subjects: Biology / Chemistry / Physics

• English Language score in Secondary School 80%
• No admission for General stream applicants.

The British Curriculum:

• A minimum grade of A or 7 in five O-Level subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English, and
• A minimum grade of B or 5 in two AS-Level subjects Biology and Chemistry. OR
• A minimum grade of B or 5 in one A-level subject, Biology or Chemistry.
• Attested transcript and certificate from local relevant authority.
• Result of Arabic Studies (MOE Exam) for grades 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in UAE
• Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in UAE
• An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.

The American Curriculum:

• Applicants must pass successfully Grade 12 with 90% in Math & 90% in two of the following subjects: Biology / Chemistry / Physics
  OR
• CGPA 3.5 on a scale of 4 or equivalent in Math & in two of the following: Biology / Chemistry / Physics
• If an applicant has not taken Math/Biology/Chemistry/Physics; alternative science subjects will be considered
• Attested transcript and certificate from local relevant authority.
• Applicant to complete SAT1 Mathematics with a minimum score of 450 or equivalent as per MOE Equivalency requirements.
• Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grades 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in UAE.
• Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in UAE.
• An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.

The International Baccalaureate Curriculum (IB Diploma):

• Applicants must achieve a minimum of twenty-eight points.
• Applicants must achieve five points in any two Science subjects in High or Standard level.
• Attested transcript and certificate from local relevant authority.
• Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grades 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in UAE
• Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in UAE
• An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.

Indian Curriculum:

CBSE & State Board:

• Applicants must achieve 85% in Math & 85% in two of the following: Biology / Chemistry / Physics in Grade 12.
• If an applicant has not taken Math/Biology/Chemistry/Physics; alternative science subjects will be considered.
• Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in UAE.
• Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grades 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in UAE.
• An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.

Pakistani Federal Board:

• Applicants must achieve 85% in Math & 85% in two of the following: Biology / Chemistry / Physics in Grade 12.
• Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grades 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in UAE.
• Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in UAE.
• An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.

Additional Information for Other Curriculums and Secondary School Qualifications Obtained Outside UAE:

Applicants from other curriculums in the UAE and with high school certificates obtained outside the UAE; are required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES) course-by- course evaluation when applying to evaluate the transcripts and have a standard GPA – this can be obtained from: http://www.ece.org or https://www.wes.org/

• The applicant should be a graduate from a school recognized by the official education authority in the country of study.
• Must meet the requirements for admission into university in the country of origin.
• Certificates submitted need to be attested from:
  • Education Authority (Home Country)
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Home Country).
  • Embassy of the United Arab Emirates or the Embassy of the Country in the UAE
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
• Applicants must submit Equivalency Certificate from Ministry of Education in UAE https://www.moe.gov.ae/en/eservices/servicecard/pages/certequivalent-out.aspx

• Bachelor Degree (Biomedical / Health / Life Sciences or equivalent) from an accredited college or university:
• Attested Degree and Official Transcripts from the relevant authorities.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 – scale or equivalent.
• For non-GPA grading systems please obtain a course-by-course evaluation from an Educational Credential
  Evaluators (ECE) or http://www.ece.org or World Education Services (WES) https://www.wes.org/.
• For degrees obtained outside the UAE please obtain ECE – http://www.ece.org or WES https://www.wes.org/
• All prospective applicants seeking admission must undergo the process of obtaining equivalency/recognition for their educational degrees through the UAE Ministry of Education. The attestation procedure varies depending on whether the degree was earned within or outside the UAE. Details regarding the Equivalency/Recognition requirements for certificates obtained within or outside the UAE can be accessed through the Ministry of Education. https://mohesr.gov.ae/En/EServices/Pages/ServiceCatalog.aspx

English Proficiency Requirements: applicant is required to submit one of the below; the results need to be valid as of the date of submitting the application:

• TOEFL iBT with minimum score 91
• Academic IELTS with minimum Band 6.5

• Mandatory Diagnostic Examination.
• Meet the DMU – College of Medicine – Multiple Mini Interview requirement.
• CV
• 1 Recommendation Letter
• Preference shall be given to applicants with Healthcare / Research / Community service experience.

Admission Requirements:

• Attested High School Certificate and transcript (Grade 12 or Equivalent in each curriculum)
• Attested School certificate and transcript for Grade 10 and 11
• Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education (MOE) for High School curriculums other than UAE system  https://www.moe.gov.ae/En/EServices/ServiceCard/pages/CertEquivalent.aspx
• OR
  Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education (MOE) for international applicants with certificates issued outside the UAE
  https://www.moe.gov.ae/en/eservices/servicecard/pages/certequivalent-out.aspx 
• Meet requirements of BBMS Interview

English Language Requirements: applicant is required to submit one of the below:

• Secondary High School English Language Score 80%
  OR
• TOEFL iBT with minimum score of 61 or CBT minimum score of 173 (Institutional TOEFL is not acceptable)
  OR
• Academic IELTS with minimum Band of 5.0
  For IELTS and TOEFL results need to be valid as per the date of submitting the application
  OR
• Applicants will be required to complete a remedial course at the College.

* English Placement Test at the University level is available for students who do not meet the English Language Requirements. Based on the test results, a remedial English course may be offered to enhance their proficiency to meet the requirements.

*Please note: Students who have completed high school in a curriculum taught in English are exempt from the English language requirement.

* Math, Biology, & Chemistry Placement Test at the University level is available for students who do not meet the admission requirements. Based on the test results, a remedial course per subject will be offered to meet the requirements.

Admission Criteria Per Curriculum

The UAE Curriculum

• Applicant must achieve in grade 12:
  • Elite/Advanced & ATHS Stream: minimum overall average 70%

The British Curriculum

• A minimum grade of C or 4 in five O-Level subjects including Mathematics, English, Biology & Chemistry 
  and
• A minimum grade of D or 3 in two AS-Level subjects Biology & Chemistry OR
• A minimum grade of D or 3 in one A-level Biology or Chemistry
• Attested transcript and certificate from local relevant authority.
• Result of Arabic Studies (MOE Exam) for grades 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in UAE
• Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in UAE
• An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.

The American Curriculum or SABIS Curriculum:

• Applicants must pass successfully in Grade 12 with a minimum average of 70% overall or CGPA 2.5 on a scale of 4 or equivalent.
• Attested transcript and certificate from local relevant authority.
• Applicant to complete SAT1 Mathematics with a minimum score of 450 or equivalent as per MOE Equivalency requirements or complete the DMU Math remedial course to achieve Equivalency.
• Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in UAE
• Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in UAE
• An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory

The International Baccalaureate Curriculum (IB Diploma):

• Applicants must achieve an IB Diploma and 3 in any 2 science subjects.
• Attested transcript and certificate from local relevant authority.
• Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in UAE
• Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in UAE
• An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.

IB Subject Certificate:

• Applicants must achieve an overall 21 points with minimum grade of 3 points each
• Applicant must complete English Language, Mathematics and one Science subject
• Attested transcript and certificate from local relevant authority.
• Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in UAE
• Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in UAE
• An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.

Indian Curriculum:
CBSE & State Board:

• Applicants must achieve a minimum average of 60% in grade 12.
• Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in UAE
• Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in UAE
• An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.

Pakistani Federal Board:

• Applicants must achieve a minimum average of 60% in grade 12.
• Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in UAE
• Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in UAE
• An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.

Additional Information for Other Curriculums and Secondary School Qualifications Obtained Outside UAE:
Applicants from other curriculums and with high school certificates obtained outside the UAE; may be required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES) course-by-course evaluation when applying to evaluate the transcripts and have a standard GPA – this can be obtained from: http://www.ece.org  or https://www.wes.org/

• The applicant should be a graduate from a school recognized by the official education authority in the country of study.
• Must meet the requirements for admission into university in the country of origin.
• The applicant must complete 12 years of education in school.
• Certificates submitted need to be attested from:
  • Education Authority (Home Country)
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Home Country).
  • Embassy of the United Arab Emirates or the Embassy of the Country in the UAE
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
• Applicants must submit Equivalency Certificate from Ministry of Education in UAE
  https://www.moe.gov.ae/en/eservices/servicecard/pages/certequivalent-out.aspx