1. Academic Qualifications:

• A recognized bachelor degree in Nursing.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 - scale or equivalent.
• Exemption from Cumulative GPA requirement may be granted for Master & PhD holders
• 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 recognition for their educational degrees through the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR). The Recognition procedure varies depending on whether the degree was earned within or outside the UAE. Details regarding the Recognition requirements for certificates obtained within or outside the UAE can be accessed through the MOHESR Website:

For Degrees from inside UAE:
https://www.mohesr.gov.ae/en/EServices/ServiceCard/pages/AttestationReggraduate.aspx
For Degrees from outside UAE:
https://www.mohesr.gov.ae/en/EServices/ServiceCard/pages/UniversiyCertificateEquilization.aspx

Conditional Admission: GPA 2.0 - 2.99 on a scale of 4

During the conditional admission period, the applicant must fulfill the following requirements to maintain enrollment in the program; failure to do so may result in withdrawal from the program:

• May register for a maximum of 9 credit hours during the first semester of study.
• Must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the first semester. If this GPA is not attained, the university reserves the right to withdraw the student from the program.

2. Professional Experience

• Preferably one year relevant work experience.

3. English Language Requirements:

• IELTS score of 6.0 or above, or
• TOEFL iBT score of 79 or above
• 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. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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

5. Interview

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend a structured personal or virtual interview to to evaluate the applicant’s readiness for graduate-level study.