Dubai Medical University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Admission

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Duration
4 years, 120CH
Next Intake
August 2026
Study Mode
On Campus
(Full-Time)
Annual Fee
AED 42,000/-
(including 5% VAT)

Admission Requirements:

Nursing students have a wide range of career opportunities across diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, community health centers, schools, and long-term care facilities. They can pursue roles as registered nurses, nurse practitioners, critical care nurses, pediatric nurses, or surgical nurses, depending on their specialization and level of education. Beyond clinical practice, nursing graduates can explore careers in public health, health education, research, administration, and even teaching in nursing institutions. With the growing global demand for healthcare professionals, nursing offers stable employment, opportunities for advancement, and the flexibility to work locally or internationally in both public and private sectors.

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

  • Secondary High School English Language Score 80%
    OR
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 61 (Institutional TOEFL is not accepted).
    OR
  • Academic IELTS with a minimum Band of 5.

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

    OR
  • 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 foundation English course may be offered with an additional fee to enhance their proficiency to meet the requirements.

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:
    • Elite Stream: minimum overall average 60% or
    • Advance Stream: minimum overall average 65% or
    • General Stream: minimum overall average 70% with at least 2 science subjects
    • The British Curriculum
    • A minimum grade of C or 4 in five O-Level subjects, including Mathematics, English, and Biology.
    • A minimum grade of D or 3 in two AS-Level subjects should be Biology or Chemistry OR
    • A minimum grade of D or 3 in one A-level subject should be Biology or Chemistry
    • Attested transcript and certificate from the 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 the 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 70% overall or a CGPA 2.5 on a scale of 4 or equivalent with a minimum 2 Science subjects.
    • Attested transcript and certificate from the 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 Bridge course to achieve Equivalency.
    • Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in the UAE
    • Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11, and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in the 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 the local relevant authority.
    • Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11, and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in the UAE.
    • Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in the UAE
    • An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.
    IB Subject Certificate:
    • Applicants must achieve an overall 21 points with a minimum grade of 3 points each
    • Applicant must complete English Language, Mathematics, and two Science subjects
    • Attested transcript and certificate from the local relevant authority.
    • Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11, and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in the UAE.
    • Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11, and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in the UAE.
    • An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.
    Indian Curriculum:
    CBSE & State Board:
    • Applicants must achieve a minimum average of 55% in grade 12 (Science Stream)
    • Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in the UAE
    • Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in the UAE
    • An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.
    Pakistani Federal Board:
    • Applicants must achieve a minimum average of 55% in grade 12 (Science Stream)
    • Result of Arabic (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Arabic passport holders who completed High School in the UAE
    • Result of Islamic Studies (MOE Exam) for grade 10, 11 and 12 for Muslims who completed High School in the UAE
    • An Equivalency Certificate from MOE is mandatory.
    Additional Information for Other Curriculums and Secondary School Qualifications Obtained Outside the 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 a university in the country of origin.
    • The applicant must complete 12 years of education in school.
    • Certificates submitted need to be attested by:
      • 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 an Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education in the UAE
      https://www.moe.gov.ae/en/eservices/servicecard/pages/certequivalent-out.aspx 

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