Admission Requirements (Master/Diploma) Program

1. Standard admission (recommended)

• Academic: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (health sciences, public health, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, health administration, informatics, data/CS, social sciences with health focus).
• Minimum GPA: e.g., 3/4.0 or equivalent (institutional policy can set threshold).
• 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/
• Experience: Preferably ≥ 1–2 years relevant work experience (health sector, NGO, government, digital health, analytics, emergency response).

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://www.moe.gov.ae/En/EServices/Pages/ServiceCatalog.aspx.

• Master and PhD Holders are exempted from providing GPA requirements

Conditional Admission:

Graduate with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 to 2.9 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent shall be conditionally admitted to the first semester as follows:

• Is allowed to take a maximum of nine credit hours of courses studied for the graduate program during the period of conditional admission, and
• Must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in these nine credits of courses studied for the graduate program to progress to the second semester or be subject to dismissal.

Graduate with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 to 2.49 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent shall be admitted to the first semester as follows:

• Is required to successfully complete a maximum of nine graduate-level credit hours as remedial preparation for the graduate program. These remedial courses are not for credit within the degree program.
• Must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in these nine credits of remedial courses in order to be admitted to the graduate program or be subject to dismissal.

2. Professional Experience:

• At least one year of professional experience in health professions education, clinical practice, academic teaching, or administration in a healthcare or educational institution.
• Preference is given to applicants currently involved in teaching or training in health professions education

3. English Language Proficiency

• IELTS score of 6.0 or above, or
• TOEFL iBT score of 79 or above, or

• Exemption from English proficiency requirement may be granted if prior education was in English, a letter for Language of Instruction is required. Additionally, all Master & PhD holders are not required to submit English proficiency.

4. Personal Statement:

• A written statement (500–750 words) outlining the applicants:
  • Motivation for pursuing the MHPE program.
  • Career goals in health professions education.
  • Relevant experience and how the program aligns with their professional development.

5. Letters of Recommendation

A letter of recommendation from academic or professional supervisors, attesting to the applicants:

• Academic capability
• Professional commitment
• Suitability for graduate study in education

6. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• A current CV detailing academic background, work experience, professional activities, & achievements.

7. Interview

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a personal or virtual interview to assess:

• Communication skills
• Commitment to health professions education
• Alignment with the program’s objectives