Duration
2 years
Study Mode
On Campus

Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development Admission Criteria

Admission Requirements: Overview

The College of Pharmacy offers a Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development (MDD). The program has been approved by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education Affairs. The MDD degree program is a two-year, 35 credit-hour post-bachelor, thesis-based, research-oriented program.
 The MDD program equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in drug discovery, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and nanotechnology. It prepares graduates for careers in academia, research, and industry, while laying the foundation for international PhD studies.
Admission is open for pharmacy graduates or other related disciplines.

Requirements:

Applicants must complete the online application form before submitting the following documents. The original certificates must be brought in person by the applicant at the time of the interview:

  • GPA 3.0 and above on a 4.0-point scale, or its equivalent are eligible for non-conditional acceptance
    GPA 2.5-2.99 (with a minimum grade B in relevant subjects)– may be considered for conditional admission and will be eligible to register for a maximum of 9 credit hours per semester. He/she needs to achieve a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0- point scale to terminate this conditional status.  
  • All applicants must pass the interview with the admission committee
  • Attested bachelor’s degree certificate
  • Equivalence Bachelor Certificate from the Ministry of Education if the degree was received from outside the UAE
  • Authenticated academic university transcripts
  • Three confidential recommendation letters
  • Required result of TOEFL (550) /IELTS (6.0) /English Score as prescribed by the MoHESR (The applicant will be waived if the bachelor’s degree was studied in English)
  • Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
  • Personal statement describing why you want to pursue an MSc degree
  • Copy of UAE National ID
  • Copy of the passport and resident visa (for expatriate students only)
  • Medical certificate
  • Police clearance certificate (valid for at least 6 months)
  • Ethbara and Family Book (for UAE Nationals)
Scholarships for DPCG graduates:
  • DPCG graduates/ alumni are eligible for a 20% scholarship.
  • Applicants with an undergraduate GPA above 3.6 are eligible to compete for one Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) scholarship.
Disclaimer (if needed):- Admission criteria are subject to change based on institutional or Ministry regulations.