Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program Admissions

Policy

Candidates will be admitted to the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) in accordance with the general policies and regulations established by the UAE University.

Admission applications to the CMHS - UAE University are processed in liaison with the Ministry of Education (MOE) central admission office; and the National Admissions and Placement Office (NAPO).

Admission of candidates into Medicine - CMHS is competitive and merit-based.  The limited number of seats are awarded to candidates with the best academic performance in High School grades, Admission Exam (MCQ), and Mini Multiple Interview (MMI).

Graduate Entry Criteria

Proposed Admission Criteria for BSc. Degree Holders into the 3rd Year of the MD Program

The College of Medicine & Health Sciences (CMHS) - United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) strives to recruit academically competent and psychologically resilient candidates most likely to meet the high demands of a full-time medical training program. The selection process is rigorous, competitive, merit-based, and transparent.

Below are the criteria for admission of BSc. degree holders into the MD program (graduate entry):

• Admission is limited to Emirati candidates and children of Emirati mothers.
• The applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree in Biological, Biomedical, Health, Life Sciences, or an equivalent field from an accredited university.
• An equivalency certificate for the bachelor’s degree from the Ministry of Education, UAE is required.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale or its equivalent on a non-GPA grading system.
• A minimum English proficiency score is required:
• IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 or
• TOEFL score of 600
• Courses completed during the bachelor’s degree should include:
• Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Microbiology, Immunology, and Basic Pathophysiology
• Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology
• Behavioral Sciences and Public Health
• Statistics
• Two recommendation letters are required.
• Short-listed candidates must pass the end-of-Year 2 MD program course exam set by CMHS.
• Short-listed candidates must undergo a Mini Multiple Interview (MMI) to assess cognitive and non-cognitive traits, including aptitude for the MD program.
• Applicants must secure a sponsor to cover tuition fees during their study.

Please submit your application online through the following link: Postgraduate Application Portal

Admission Process

1. Candidates aspiring to join the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) - UAE University; should register in the National Admission and Placement Office (NAPO) of the Ministry of Education (MOE), and rank the UAE University as their number 1 in the options list.
2. Current students (as per NAPO status), nationals or children of national mothers who studied in the accepted high school tracks will be selected and shortlisted for Admission Exam (MCQ). Those who pass the exam will be shortlisted to take the Mini Multiple Interviews (MMI). Depending on the collective performance of MCQ exam and MMI, a conditional offer will be given for admission into the program granted the applicant has fulfilled high school grade requirements (see Admission Criteria section).
3. Please note the following deadline for the admission process:

• Registration and application through the NAPO system for the MD program is 31^st March 2026.

Admission Exam (MCQ)

The admission examination for eligible students is offered to students who fulfil the minimum entry criteria: current student, nationals (or children of national mothers), high school certificate in the advanced track or equivalent curriculum.

The admission examination (MCQ) is only offered once. Failure in the exam means the candidate is not eligible to enter the MMI and will not be considered for admissions.

The CMHS Admission MCQ exam is designed to assess candidates’ knowledge of Physics, Biology, Math, Chemistry and Comprehension

• The exam will be conducted in the Assessment Hall at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences.
• The exam will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 150 minutes.
• The examination is computer-based and is in English language.
• The exam questions will be on scientific subjects (Math, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry) and Comprehension derived from the curriculum of high school
• All candidates must present at the examination site 1 hour prior to the start time of the scheduled session. MCQ exam logistics will be shared via e-mail with candidates.
• For the types of MCQ questions, please click here

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Academic Year 2025-2026

• The MMI is a station-based set of short interviews that are meant to assess candidates’ non-academic skills such as ethical decision-making, critical thinking, effective communication/problem solving, and empathy among other competencies. Applicants will be rotating through a series of up to 10 stations, each focusing on a different task or dilemma to discuss in a limited time period (total of 5 minutes) with two minutes to move in between the stations.
• MMI will be conducted only face-to-face at the CMHS. Scheduled date and time will be communicated to each candidate shortlisted for MMI by Phone or e-mail or SMS message. 
• Candidates should not disclose the content of their own interviews to a third party.

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