Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Academic: Admission requirements for this programme (Undergraduate Admissions page): • High school average: 95% for Advanced track. • Subject grades in the high school certificate: 90% in Mathematics and two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics). • For admission to the College of Medicine, a grade of at least 95% (Elite, Advanced, or Scientific tracks) is required. The high school grades mentioned are those of the UAE educational curriculum (Advanced Track) or their equivalents as per the framework approved by the Ministry of Education. Students who did not achieve the required subjects grades in high school will be accepted conditionally and will have to register and pass alternative qualifying courses at the university, which is equivalent to zero credit hours and is not included in the calculation of the cumulative average. The University of Sharjah accepts students who are academically qualified and behaviorally distinguished, regardless of their nationality, color, religion, or disability. All applicants must satisfy the following basic admission requirements: • Completion of secondary education or an equivalent level with the required average attained no earlier than three years prior to joining the University. Applicants to the College of Medicine and Dental Medicine need to have finished their secondary education no more than one year previously. • The applicant should not have been expelled from the UoS or any other institution for academic or disciplinary reasons. • The applicant should be medically, physically, and mentally fit, and must provide evidence of immunization against major blood-borne viral infections in accordance with the requirements for their major. • Applicants should indicate their order of preference for majors on the application form. • Admitted students are allocated to the University's colleges within the limits of the approved number of seats for each college, based on the capacity of each program. This is done according to their preferences and their grades. Admission to the University of Sharjah is competitive, with priority given to citizens of the UAE and students with high secondary school grades. • Applicants should complete and submit the application form and required documents to the Admissions Department by the stated deadlines, and pay the application fee of AED 360. • Meeting the secondary education grade requirements, fulfilling other admission requirements, submitting the application, paying the application fee, and receiving an ID number does not guarantee admission to the University. Students are required to pay a reservation fee after meeting specific criteria on a competitive basis, in accordance with University policy. Student reservation fees are nonrefundable if the student withdraws or does not enroll in the University, and are applied toward tuition fees if the student enrolls in their program. • Applicants to the Colleges of Medicine and Dental Medicine pay a 1500 AED fee for their applications to be considered as part of the admissions competitive process. This fee is non-refundable if the applicant is rejected or withdraws from the university. • Applicants who are still enrolled in secondary school will receive conditional admission until their final results are submitted. Meeting the required conditions and the minimum grade based on competitive standards is mandatory. • Students accepted conditionally will be given a specific period of time according to the related undertaking, and they must fulfill the conditional admission requirements to continue studying at the university. • Professional diploma Certifications are not acceptable for admission into undergraduate programs. Admission Regulations and Academic Qualification Requirements: • The grade averages stated above represent the minimum requirements for admission to the University. Please note that students meeting the above average requirements are not guaranteed admission but are subject to the University's approved competitive admission regulations and standards. Conditional Admission and Remedial Courses: • Failure to Meet the Minimum Required Grades in Qualifying Secondary School Subjects: Students who do not satisfy the minimum grade requirements in the qualifying secondary school subjects may be granted conditional admission. Such students will be required to complete equivalent remedial courses during their first semester of study. These courses carry zero credit hours and are not included in the calculation of the cumulative GPA. Successful completion of the remedial courses is required in accordance with University regulations. • Opportunity to Repeat Remedial Courses: Students who fail a remedial course on their first attempt will be granted one additional opportunity to repeat and pass the course. • Continuation in the Academic Program: Students who fail to successfully complete the required remedial course(s) after exhausting the permitted repeat opportunity will not be allowed to continue in their current academic program and must transfer to another program that does not require the relevant qualifying subjects. • Exception - Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry: Applicants to the Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry must fully satisfy all qualifying subject grade requirements for direct and final admission. Conditional admission and remedial courses are not permitted under any circumstances. Special Admissions Requirements for the College of Medicine (Undergraduate Admissions page) In addition to fulfilling the University’s admissions requirements, applicants to the colleges of Medicine are required to meet the following additional conditions: A. The Criteria for entering the Competition of the Medicine College: • Admission to the College of Medicine is limited to students who have obtained their secondary education certificate from the United Arab Emirates. • All students applying to join the College of Medicine will be subject to further selection criteria based on an academic competition held among applicants, as determined by the regulations of the University • Students must pay 1500 AED to enter the competition process. This amount is non-refundable in any case: (acceptance, non-acceptance, withdrawal, or non-attendance.,). In case of acceptance, the fee is considered a first installment of tuition fees. • Meeting the required grade for the desired major (a minimum of 95% for admission to the College of Medicine). • Achieving the required score in Mathematics and science subjects in the high school certificate, with a minimum grade of 90. • Passing the English language proficiency requirement (IELTS or TOEFL) as an entry criterion for the competition. B. Confirmation of Admission for the Medicine College: • The admitted student must pay the first installment of the tuition fees for the semester in which they have been accepted within a maximum period of one week from the announcement of the accepted students' list and must commence their studies in the admitted semester. • Students who do not enroll for the semester in which they were admitted will be denied admission to the University and will not receive a refund of any fees paid. C. Minimum requirements for promotion to the first year of the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery: • Successfully completing the foundation year. • Achieving a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher out of 4.0. • Attaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the combined courses of Chemistry I & II and Biology I & II, including their respective laboratory components. • Students who meet the above GPA requirements are subject to a competitive selection process based on the number of available seats in each college, which is determined annually according to the capacity of each program. Students with the highest cumulative GPAs, as well as the highest grades in Chemistry I & II and Biology I & II (and their laboratories), will be promoted to the first year. Curriculum-specific requirements for the Colleges of Medicine or Dental Medicine (Undergraduate Admissions page): American High School Diploma: Admission to the Colleges of Medicine or Dental Medicine: • Students must have pursued the Scientific or Advanced track, or its equivalent. • Admission to the College of Medicine requires a minimum overall average of 95% and is subject to competitive selection, while the College of Dental Medicine requires a minimum average of 85%. • Year-based system: Students must have completed Mathematics and two science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) in Grade 12 with a minimum grade of 90% or grade "A". • Credit hour system: Students must have completed Mathematics and one science subject (Chemistry or Biology) in Grade 12 with a minimum grade of 90% or grade "A", and must have studied the other science subject (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) in a previous high school year with at least a grade of 90% or grade "A". British Curriculum Certificate (IGCSE, GCSE, GCE): Admission to the Colleges of Medicine or Dental Medicine: • A minimum overall average of 95% is required for competitive admission to the College of Medicine, while a 85% average is required for the College of Dental Medicine. • Students must have studied Mathematics and two science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) across IGCSE/GCSE (O-Level), AS-Level, or A-Level with a minimum grade of "A". • Chemistry and Biology, or at least one of them, must be taken at AS-Level with a minimum grade of "A", or at A-Level with a minimum grade of "B". • Admission to the College of Medicine is competitive, with priority given to students who achieve the highest scores among those meeting the eligibility requirements. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Admission to the Colleges of Medicine or Dental Medicine: • Admission to the College of Medicine requires a minimum of 35 points and is subject to competitive selection, while the College of Dental Medicine requires a minimum of 29 points. • Students must have studied Mathematics and two science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) with a minimum score of 5 at HL or 6 at SL. One of the science subjects (Chemistry or Biology) must be studied at HL. • Admission to the College of Medicine is competitive, with priority given to students who achieve the highest scores among those meeting the eligibility requirements. Australian High School Certificate: Admission to the Colleges of Medicine or Dental Medicine: • Students must have pursued the Scientific or Advanced track (ATAR or equivalent). • Admission to the College of Medicine requires a minimum overall average of 95% and is subject to competitive selection, while the College of Dental Medicine requires a minimum average of 85%. • Students must have completed Mathematics and two science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) in Grade 12 with a minimum grade of 90% or grade "A". • Admission to the College of Medicine is competitive, with priority given to students who achieve the highest scores among those meeting the eligibility requirements. Indian or Pakistani Board Certificates: Admission to the Colleges of Medicine, Dental Medicine, or Pharmacy: • Students must have pursued the Scientific or Medical track in Higher Secondary education, including Chemistry and Biology. • Graduation certificates and transcripts for Grades 10 and 12 must be officially attested. • Admission to the College of Medicine is competitive, with priority given to students who achieve the highest scores among those meeting the eligibility requirements.

English: Required English test for this programme: 5.5 in IELTS Academic, 61 in TOEFL (IBT), 500 in TOEFL (ITP) or its equivalent (required for competition). Upon admission to UoS and prior to course registration, all students admitted to UoS (new, transfer and bridging) must demonstrate a level of English proficiency consistent with the requirement of their college. The certificate must be submitted to the Admission department through their Admission Services Portal to be reviewed and approved by the English Language Center at the UoS. Accepted tests: • IELTS (Academic): accepted from any country; accepted from IDP and British Council; UKVI version accepted; computer and paper based accepted; Home Edition not accepted. • TOEFL iBT: accepted; Home Edition not accepted. • TOEFL ITP: accepted only if taken at the University of Sharjah (UOS), AMIDEAST Dubai (Head Office) or AMIDEAST Abu Dhabi (Head Office). • PTE Academic: accepted; Home Edition not accepted. Important notes: • English proficiency test Certificates older than two years are not accepted. • Students who achieve a score of 5.5 in the IELTS test are exempted from remedial skill courses. • Students who couldn't obtain the required score in any of the above listed English Proficiency tests will be enrolled in an "Intensive English Program" course, in which their English level will be determined by the result of their English proficiency test. All students are placed in the Intensive English program with a recognized Language qualification. • The UoS reserves the right to require students to attend an interview in the Languages Institute. Students may be required to take a further in-house test to ensure their scores are consistent with their English Language proficiency.