Duration
4 years
Study Mode
On Campus

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBMS)


Admission Requirements:
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

More Information

Program Duration4 Years
Number of Credit Hours(129 credit hours)