Dubai Medical University

Postgraduate Admission Criteria

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Admission Requirements

Master in Health Profession Education (Master/Diploma) Program

1. Academic Qualifications

  • A recognized bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a health professions-related field (e.g., Medicine,    Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health Sciences).
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 – scale or equivalent.
  • 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 ECEhttp://www.ece.org or WES https://www.wes.org/

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.

    Conditional Admission:

An applicant holding a recognized bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, may be granted conditional admission to the master program. 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.

      a. May register for a maximum of nine (9) credit hours during the first semester of study.
      b. 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

  • 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

  • For applicants who’s medium of instruction in previous degrees was not English:
    • IELTS score of 6.0 or above, or
    • TOEFL iBT score of 79 or above, or
    • Equivalent score from a recognized English proficiency test.
  • Exemption from English proficiency requirement may be granted if prior education was in English & formally documented.

4. Personal Statement

  • A written statement (500–750 words) outlining the applicant’s:
    • 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 applicant’s:

  • 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
Additional Information
Program Duration Master Degree: 2 Years
Diploma: 1 year
Program open for Male and female
Mode of Study It follows a flexible hybrid system, allowing online learning with the option of in-person attendance.
Number of Credit Hour – Post Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education 24
Number of Credit Hour – Master in Health Professions Education 36

 

Required Documents

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:

  • Attested High School / BPharm degree.
  • Grade 10 and 11 certificates
  • Transcripts for Postgraduate applicants
  • Passport size photographs
  • Birth certificate
  • Character certificate from the institution last attended
  • Copy of the passport and resident visa (for expatriate students only)
  • Medical certificate
  • Required result of TOEFL/IELTS/English Score as prescribed by the MoHESR
  • Copy of UAE National ID
  • Ethbara and Family Book (for UAE Nationals)

Guide to Applicants

Review the entire application form before filling in any details.

  • Review the entire application form before filling in any details.
  • You can start the application and save it to return to it again later.
  • Ensure to pay the application fee as soon as you submit the application as unpaid applications will not be considered. The application fee is AED 1,000 + AED 50 (5% VAT). This fee is non-refundable. Keep receipt to upload it to application and send the same by email to Accounts@dmcg.edu
  • Follow the specific guides carefully in filling the box in the fields where the guides are provided
  • Have the following documents scanned in clear color and ready to upload in PDF format:
    • Recent Personal Colored Photo (with white background in high- resolution Jpeg format; passport size)
    • Valid colored Passport Copy
    • Ethbara Page (For UAE Nationals)
    • Police Clearance from UAE for those residing in UAE or Police Clearance certificate from country of residence for international applicants. For UAE certificate this can be obtained from moi.gov.ae/en/eservices/issuance.clearcriminalrecord.certificate.348.aspx
    • One Recommendation Letter for Four-Year MD Program
    • Emirates ID Card – front (if applicable)
    • Emirates ID Card – back (if applicable)
    • Family Book (UAE Nationals only) / Mother’s Family Book (For UAE Nationals)
    • Grade 10 Transcript / IGCSE certificates
    • Grade 11 Transcript / AS Level certificate
    • Final High School Transcript / A Level certificate (if available)
    • Latest University Transcript (if applicable)
    • Equivalency/Recognition certificate (if available)
  • For applicants with a degree or high school certificate awarded outside the UAE, Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Service (WES) – course by course evaluation is required to evaluate the transcripts and have a standard GPA http://www.ece.org or https://www.wes.org/
  • You will receive an application number when you create a login account. Please record your application number and use it in all communication with the DMU – College of Medicine admissions team as it is the unique identifier for you.
  • Please make sure that you apply and submit all required documents before the published deadline as late applications will not be considered.
  • All screened in applicants will be notified by email to attend the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). Those who are required to attend the Placement exam will also be notified.
  • The MMI and Placement exam will be held on campus
  • For international students outside UAE they will be given the opportunity to complete them online.
  • Applicants from non-government UAE secondary schools or degrees completed outside UAE will be required to submit an equivalency certificate from the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates.
  • International students outside the UAE can request to take the Multiple Mini Interview and Placement Exam online. Please contact admission@dmcg.edu if you need to take the MMI or Placement exam online.

Important Dates

MD Admission Important Dates

Event Date
Application Open 20th January 2025
Application Close 8th August 2025
English Proficiency Submission Deadline 8th August 2025
1st Open Day 8th February 2025
2nd Open Day 12th April 2025
3rd Open Day 24th May 2025
First Placement Exam & Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) 22nd February 2025
First Conditional Admission Offers 10th March 2025
Second Placement Exam & Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) 19th April 2025
Second Conditional Admission Offers 5th May 2025
Third Placement Exam & Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) 21st June 2025
Third Conditional Admission Offers 7th July 2025
Fourth Placement Exam & Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) 16th August 2025
Fourth Conditional Admission Offers 16th August 2025
Orientation Week 18th to 22nd August 2025
Commencement of Classes 25th August 2025
Doctor of Medicine 6-year Program is closed 07th July 2025

Scholarships and Discounts

Tuition Fees for College of Pharmacy programs

Please check in Admissions Tab “Tution Fees”

Tution Fees

Scholarship and Discounts

DMCG is keen to attract talented students and support their educational journey, so we will offer Merit Scholarship, and discounts to students as per criteria published.

Merit Scholarship for MBBCh / MD Program

DMCG supports excellence and hence the top three students from each batch will be awarded 30% discount on annual Tuition Fees. For new students, the top three ranked students (based on admission criteria) will be chosen and if one student declines the offer the next student on the ranked list gets the merit scholarship. For returning students the top three students as per end of academic year transcript percentage or GPA are given the Merit Scholarship. For students in clinical years, the ranking will be based on end of rotation of year four.

External Scholarships

Students can also be enrolled at DMCG and receive external scholarships. Sponsoring entities would pay the students fees and other expenses as per their agreement with the student. Students or sponsors are required to provide DMCG Student Affairs and Finance department a written confirmation of the sponsorship or scholarship letter or agreement with the student. DMCG is required to provide the sponsor with student transcripts, attendance records and invoices directly without prior notice to the student. If a student loses a scholarship, they are required to pay all pending fees to DMCG.

Discounts

1. Siblings Discount
Siblings enrolled at DMCG are eligible for a 15% discount on tuition fee only and are eligible for the second student that joins the program. Once the first student graduates the discount ceases and the student pay the whole tuition fee. This is not applicable for transportation or hostel fees.

2. Employee´s discount
Children of DMCG faculty, staff and adjunct faculty are eligible for a 15% discount on Tuition annual fees.

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

Apply Online

DMU Medical University admission for the Fall 2025/2026 semester is open now. Register and fill out the online application form, upload the required documents, submit the application, and pay the non-refundable application fee.

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