The duration of the program is six years.

MBRU plans to offer 70 students. Of the 70 planned offers, 50 will be available to all nationalities (UAE and non-UAE) and 20 additional offers will be slotted for qualified UAE nationals. Admission to the MBBS program is competitive. In the past few years, about 1 in 5 applicants were offered a position.

Application to the MBBS program can only be submitted through our online application portal. Application to the program opens on October 15 2019 and closes on January 15 2020. Late applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

For your application to be complete, you will need to submit the online application here, upload all supporting documents, and pay the non-refundable application fee of AED 1,050 (AED 1000 + 5% VAT).

The minimum requirements for admission are outlined online here. Please note that these are minimum requirements and many applicants achieve higher scores than specified.

Yes, we will consider a new application as if it was the first.

Please note that for your application to be considered, you have to complete the online application, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee. An experienced panel of MBRU faculty and staff will then review completed applications against our published minimum requirements. Qualified short-listed candidates will be invited for on-campus multiple mini-interviews (MMI) planned for late February. Candidates who are not invited for interviews will be notified at that time with a regret notice.

Interviewed applicants will then be ranked by the admission team based on their academic qualifications and interview performance. Ranked applicants will be sent conditional offers by end of March.

Candidates will not be offered a place at MBRU without going through the MMI process. We do not offer Skype, telephone or video-linked interviews.

Details on MMI process is available here

The annual tuition fee is AED 160,000. This is payable in two installments, by the beginning of each semester, either by cheque or bank transfer.

MBRU is keen to attract talented students and support their educational journey. Aligned with our value of giving, we have established two scholarship programs.  Complete information regarding those programs is available here.

Applicants can be self-funded or come with their own external scholarship funds too. We do not offer full scholarship.

MBRU does not provide direct accommodation to students. However, we have negotiated on behalf of the students with several private providers. Complete information can be found here

You can view the current status of your application by logging into your account. Alternatively, if you have any further questions, you can contact the Admissions team by emailing mbbs.application@mbru.ac.ae.

MBRU is accredited locally by Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and is listed by the World Health Organization (WHO). We currently have the American and Canadian recognition and working on more recognition from other boards.

Yes, we will consider a new application as if it was the first.

MBRU does not provide direct accommodation to students. However, we have negotiated on behalf of the students with several private providers. Complete information can be found here

Nursing is essentially about meeting the needs of patients and their families and education programs for nurses fosters the continued development of critical thinking skills to enable the registered nurse to respond to the health care requirements of patients and their families. Postgraduate programs of study for nurses are designed to enable registered nurses to build on their existing knowledge and nurture the skills necessary to potentially move towards a specialist clinical nursing role and provide individual options as their nursing career continues to develop. The College of Nursing and Midwifery, MBRU has a unique partnership with Queen’s University of Belfast and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The College of Nursing and Midwifery MBRU have formed a unique international academic, scholarly and clinical relationship that underpins our two MSc programs. The MSc Cardiovascular and Pediatric nursing include specialist and core courses/modules that are delivered for our students by esteemed academics from the two universities; and to support the internationalization of these two programs prospective students will have the opportunity to undertake a twelve week period of clinical nursing practice in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and provide nursing care supervised by a specialist nurse.

We offer 2 postgraduate programs:

• Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing
• Master of Science in Cardiovascular Nursing

The duration of the full-time track is one year, and the part time track is two years.

Application to the Master programs can only be submitted through our online application portal. Application to the program will open on December 2^nd, 2019 and will close on April 1^st, 2020. Late applications received after the deadline may be considered.

For your application to be complete, you will need to submit the online application here, upload all supporting documents, and pay the non-refundable application fee of AED 1,050 – including VAT.

• The minimum admissions requirements for Master of Science in Cardiovascular Nursing are outlined online here 
• The minimum admissions requirements for Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing are outlined online here 

As part of your application, you will need to upload clear color copies of your personal and academic documents in a PDF format. A list of required documents is available here 

Please note that for your application to be considered, you have to complete the online application, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee.  An experienced panel of MBRU faculty and staff will then review completed applications and will shortlist qualified candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Selection will be based on the applicant’s academic and professional credentials as well as performance in the interview. Selected applicants will be sent conditional offers to the email address provided in the application.

Undergraduate studies performance, letters of recommendation, previous academic and professional experience are the main criteria for evaluation

The tuition fee is AED. 140,000.00 per program. The tuition fee is payable in three installments (by the beginning of each semester) either by cheque or bank transfer.

You can view the current status of your application by logging into your account.  Alternatively, if you have any further questions, you can contact the admission team by emailing nursing.application@mbru.ac.ae

The MBRU Endodontic residency program is accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS). Therefore, residents are eligible to take the Saudi Endodontic Board examination. The Saudi Specialty Certificate in Endodontics issued by the SCFHS is recognized by the UAE PQR as Tier 2 qualification.

The Saudi Board of Endodontic Program Curriculum is the official curriculum for this program. Details of the curriculum can be found here 

Maximum two students per program per cohort.

Postgraduate students are not eligible for stipends.

We will not be able to defer admissions due to the current COVID-19 pandemic since classes will be running online.

Kindly be informed that since the current situation is unpredictable, we are getting prepared for different scenarios which also include online learning. Depending on the Ministry of Education’s directives, the mode of teaching will be followed accordingly. The decision will be communicated to the accepted applicants.

Yes, the lectures will be recorded and posted on the Learning Management System (LMS).

All enrolled students will have access to the Learning Management System (LMS) and Microsoft Teams. User credentials will be shared with applicants via email.

Enrolled students can approach the Helpdesk Office at MBRU in order to assist and install the required software.  This process can still be performed remotely.

Students will have accounts created to access the online database and e-books. The access will be shared with students via MBRU email account.

We know that the current situation has impacted all citizens of the globe in many aspects and our students and their families are not an exception. Note that although there will be no change in the tuition fees, there will be flexibility and lenience of payment deadlines which can be discussed and agreed on with the Finance Department.

Students are expected to be completing all their course requirements and attending their online classes. Therefore, any work commitments should not conflict with their studies.

Applicants can submit the original attested documents directly to the Student Services & Registration Department at the start of the academic year. If we continue with online learning and working from home, we shall update you of the process.

Ministry of Education offers an online process in the attestation of documents. Please click here for more details.

Applicants have until the beginning of the academic year as per the program start date to submit the medical form. Hospitals are taking every measure to ensure the safety of patients/visitors and it should be safe to visit and conduct the required tests.

We will use the same certificates issued by your examination board/school to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria or not.

There is a newly introduced TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test (TOEFL Test Takers), where you can take the test from home. More details on the TOEFL test is provided here – TOEFL® Institutions.

You do not have to worry about your final performance results as all students around the world are facing the same situation. We recommend that you contact your school counselor and discuss your concerns with him/her.

The Helpdesk Office at MBRU will be active all the time and can be contacted via email, telephonically or through Teams to troubleshoot problems and resolving them remotely.

There are a few scenarios that we are considering for the start of the First Semester. Depending on the scenario we adopt, orientation will be decided. It could be virtual or on campus with COVID-19 safety precautions being implemented. Students will be informed once it has been decided.

So far, the dates are fixed, and changes have not been considered.

As part of the orientation plan, pre-orientation group meetings or a panel discussion will be arranged with Student Council members and Class Representatives to share their experience at MBRU with the new joiners.

Yes, a virtual campus tour is available on our website. We are working on plans for next year if the open house is to be online. All updates and details will be posted on our website.

Aligned with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health and Prevention in the UAE directives, all standard safety measures will be implemented to ensure students and staff safety and wellbeing. An in house full time Guidance Counselor is available who can be approached via Counselor@mbru.ac.ae to discuss any challenges you may face during this crisis.

Food outlets will remain open to cater for students and staff needs following extreme measures of safety and hygiene.

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, most of the student activities and club activities were launched virtually using the available digital platforms. Depending on the situation at the beginning of the new academic year, the office of Student Life will be announcing such activities for students’ engagement and participation via emails, SMS, student groups and university social media platforms.

The university provides international students who have accepted the admission offers, paid seat reservation fees and cleared all academic conditions (if any), with an Entry Permit Visa. Once the student joins officially as per the program start date in August, the Residency Visa will be issued.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Entry Permit Visa is pending until further notification from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai. We will communicate with students once updates are received from the concerned department.

Entry Permit Visa and the Residency Visa are issued by the university free of charge.

You can apply for the medical insurance if you have accepted the admission offer and paid the seat reservation fees. A basic medical insurance is provided by the university.

You can share your concerns with the Department of Student Services and Registration, and they will connect you with the Student Council body for support. You will also be connected with the Guidance and Counseling Office at the university for appropriate support.

You can contact Student Services and Registration Department at  Student.Services@mbru.ac.ae for all the above services.

You are advised to keep yourself aware and updated of the latest developments and try to use credible source of information. You can also request the support of the university counselor by contacting Counselor@mbru.ac.ae

A finance committee will study such requests. Generally, the student is refunded if the candidate was denied entry visa, international flights cancelation due to pandemics, or if the UAE law does not grant permit to stay as a result of any unexpected medical condition or illness.

Anatomy can be effectively taught using a number of teaching methods. The lab session is just one of many teaching methods.  If no students are allowed on campus for health reasons, we will use other methods to teach the subject. This will apply to all other subjects having Labs.

We will notify you of such tests if necessary if the Ministry of Education or other local authorities require conducting of pre joining tests.

Student Council elections will be arranged online like any other activity and details will be announced by the Student Services and Registration Department. Students in their first year will be eligible to apply for the elections.

Yes. The shared links and information on housing include contact details, emails and links to tour the facilities. You have already received links to the different recommended private student accommodations.

Answers and information pertaining to residences could be sought from accommodation providers.

Obtaining competency in POCUS requires bedside scanning practice. This program is designed to provide trainees with comprehensive hands-on practice opportunities under direct faculty supervision during the face-to-face sessions in module 2 and module 4. In addition, trainees will have the opportunity to foster self-directed learning by completing an e-Portfolio of the POCUS scans from their clinical workplace. The e-Portfolio will be reviewed by a faculty member and trainees will receive feedback. The program will provide trainees with an educational experience that will foster ongoing scanning practice that places emphasis on high-quality image acquisition.

You will receive feedback from the faculty from module 2 and continue through module 5.

One year of study delivered in a hybrid blended format over 6 modules.

The program is designed to provide trainees with the knowledge and skills in 5 basic POCUS applications, namely Lung, Cardiac, Trauma, First Trimester and Abdominal Aorta.

This program is intended for practicing healthcare providers (interns, residents, fellows, physicians, nurses, and paramedics) who want to learn Point-of-Care Ultrasound. The program is geared primarily towards providers who care for acutely ill patients.

This training program’s final grade is weighted at

Trainees must achieve a minimum of 75% to receive the certificate.

Trainees will be able to save all the images they obtain during the face-to-face practice in module 2 & 4.

During module 3 & 5, trainees are required to have access to an ultrasound machine in their clinical workplace to practice POCUS scans. The POCUS scans must be saved in the machines and exported to a USB and then uploaded in an e-Portfolio. The scans should not include any patient identifiers. Trainees must sign a declaration form during the program application process emphasizing the importance of patient confidentiality and that the e-Portfolio POCUS scans are for educational purposes only and will not replace or interfere with usual medical care.

If the trainee is unable to complete the e-Portfolio prior to competency assessment, he/she will be granted a maximum of 6 months extension to complete the e-Portfolio and submit all requirements.

This program extensively uses the MBRU learning management system (LMS) for publishing reading material and multimedia, as well as communicating with learners and submitting assignments. To access the LMS, you must have a web browser, and you will need your username and password (received upon registration). The program coordinator will be the main point of contact for any technical assistance.

From module 2 to module 5, review and feedback by faculty will be available via an electronic platform.

During Modules 2 and 4, trainees are required to attend two days of face-to-face hands-on sessions to develop and refresh their skills. In force majeure circumstances that may affect the trainee’s ability to attend the hands-on sessions, special arrangements may be provided for the trainee to make up for the missed sessions after the approval of the program training committee. Applicants must provide valid supporting evidence to be considered by the training committee.

Yes, trainees are required to complete and pass all the online quizzes before module 2 (hands-on practice). If they do not pass all the online quizzes before module 2, they will have another chance to repeat online quizzes and pass them before module 4.

Please refer to the Refund Policy Section for detailed information.

Yes, we will consider a new application as if it was the first.

MBRU does not provide direct accommodation to students. However, we have negotiated on behalf of the students with several private providers. Complete information can be found here

HBMCDM offers the following full-time postgraduate programs:

• Master of Science in Endodontics
• Master of Science in Orthodontics
• Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry
• Master of Science in Prosthodontics
• Masters of Science in Periodontology

The minimum requirements for admission are outlined online here .

Application to the postgraduate program can only be submitted through our online application portal. Application to the program will open on October 15^th, 2019 and will close on March 1^st, 2020.

For your application to be complete, you will need to submit the online application here, upload all supporting documents and pay the non-refundable application fee of of AED. 1,050 – (AED 1000 + 5% VAT).

Please note that for your application to be considered, you must complete the online application, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee.  An experienced panel of MBRU faculty and staff will then review completed applications and shortlist qualified candidates.  Qualified short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews planned for mid-April. Selection will be based on the applicant’s academic and professional credentials as well as performance in the assessment interview. Ranked applicants will be sent conditional offers by early May.

Undergraduate studies performance, letters of recommendation, previous academic and/or professional experience are the main criteria for evaluation. However, teamwork, communication skills and personality characteristics are also taken into consideration. English proficiency is a mandatory requirement.

Maximum six students per program per cohort.

The annual tuition fee is AED 160,000 (for UAE and GCC nationals) and AED 185,000 (for international applicants), payable in two installments (by the beginning of each semester) either by cheque or bank transfer.

HBMCDM can accept applications from transfer students for the postgraduate programs. Their applications will be treated like all others. If the applicant meets the selection criteria, the Admissions team will review the courses completed at another university and will decide if the applicant is eligible for transfer of credit. The selected applicant will be notified of the decision.

At HBMCDM, postgraduate students are not eligible for stipends.

You can view the current status of your application by logging into your account.  Alternatively if you have any further questions, you can contact the admission team by emailing Dental.Application@mbru.ac.ae .

Library staff are available to assist and direct patrons. A Librarian is assigned to handle all reference queries. Training sessions are also available for registered patrons. Updates on training are available on the Library portal.

Books may be returned in the Book Drop available at the entrance of the Library or at the information desk.

Black and white printing services are available within the acceptable use policy.

All are welcome to use the Library and its facilities. Visitors are required to provide photo ID.

Search the Library’s e-journals list for electronic journals. Search the Discovery search option to locate journal articles. Additionally, articles may be sourced using the Open Access resources listed under Useful Resources.

All MBRU staff, students, residents and DHCC staff and community are eligible to register for services. The patron registration form is available here to be submitted to the Library. A valid ID copy is required for registration.

This service is available for MBRU and DHCC staff and residents. Inter-Library loans may be requested on the form available.

Log in using your user ID and PIN/password assigned by the Library.

Registered patrons may register for training by contacting the Library at library@mbru.ac.ae.

Self check-out guidelines are available at the self check-out counter, or ask for assistance at the information desk.

Coffee and tea may be consumed in sealed containers. Food is not allowed in the Library. Cafeteria facilities, vending machines and lounges are available on the first floor and ground floor.

There is currently no registration fee to use the Library.

You must be a registered user to borrow from the Library. Please check the information desk for more information or email the Library at library@mbru.ac. Items may be checked out at the information desk or via the self check-out counter.

The Library has one designated quiet study room. Six group study rooms and two individual study rooms are available on the second floor.

You may click on the following link and review the quick guide, How to Renew a Book Online.

Reference sources and journals are not available for loan, but they may be consulted in the Library.

Information desk staff will provide the username and password. Library staff will also assist you to configure wireless network options on your laptop or any other mobile devices.

You may consult with Library IT to install a program on a Library computer, however, it will automatically delete when the computer turns off.

The Library catalog is the starting point of all book searches in the Library. Patrons may search by keyword, title, author, subject, or ISBN. Library staff are available at the information desk to help locate books in the Library’s collection.

Consult the Library Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) for the location code to find a book. The Library uses the National Library of Medicine Classification Scheme to arrange books in subject specialties. Shelf guides are available on the book stacks for ease of reference.

Printing and photocopying facilities are available only for MBRU students, faculty and staff.

EndNote Citation Manager software is available on all the Library computers.

Any documents saved on the C-Drive will automatically be deleted when the computer turns off. You may copy the documents on any external hard drives or copy to the temporary folder available on the T-Drive. Consult with the Library staff for assistance.

MBRU does not provide direct accommodation to students. However, we have negotiated on behalf of the students with several private providers. Complete information can be found here

Yes, we will consider a new application as if it was the first.

MBRU does not provide direct accommodation to students. However, we have negotiated on behalf of the students with several private providers. Complete information can be found here

At the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) we aspire to become a leading research-focused medical academic institution and to create an innovative and enriching research environment that will support the advancement of healthcare in the UAE and globally. Students will benefit from the wealth of research expertise of MBRU’s international faculty and carry out research focusing on addressing national health challenges in areas of high disease burden for the UAE and globally. Research projects are currently underway at MBRU in the areas of: i) Cardiometabolic diseases (including Diabetes Mellitus), ii) Cancer, iii) Mental Health and Wellbeing, iv) Neurodevelopmental disorders, and v) Respiratory and infectious diseases. Graduates of our master program will be able to acquire research skills that are attractive to employers in universities and industries and will have better opportunities to secure PhD positions.

The duration of the program is two years.

Application to the Master programs can only be submitted through our online application portal. Application to the program will open on October 15, 2020 and will close on May 6, 2021. Late applications received after the deadline may be considered.

For your application to be complete, you will need to submit the online application, upload all supporting documents, and pay the non-refundable application fee of AED. 1,050 – including VAT.

The minimum requirements for admission are outlined online here.

As part of your application, you will need to upload clear color copies of your personal and academic documents in a PDF format. A list of the required documents is available here.

Please note that for your application to be considered, you have to complete the online application, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee.  An experienced panel of MBRU faculty and staff will then review completed applications and will shortlist qualified candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Selection will be based on the applicant’s academic and professional credentials as well as performance in the interview. Selected applicants will be sent conditional offers to the email address provided in the application.

Undergraduate studies performance, letters of recommendation, previous academic and / or professional experience are the main criteria for evaluation

The annual tuition fee for the program is AED 117,300. The tuition fee is payable in two installments (by the beginning of each semester) either by cheque or bank transfer.

You can view the current status of your application by logging into your account.  Alternatively, if you have any further questions, you can contact the admission team by emailing biomedical.application@mbru.ac.ae

Please note that for your application to be considered, you have to complete the online application, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee. An experienced panel of MBRU faculty and staff will then review completed applications and will shortlist qualified candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Selection will be based on the applicant’s academic and professional credentials as well as performance in the interview. Selected applicants will be sent conditional offers to the email address provided in the application.

Undergraduate studies performance, letters of recommendation, previous academic and/or professional experience are the main criteria for evaluation. Matching the research topic interest with an appropriate faculty member is also important.

The annual tuition fees for the program are AED 69,000/year for the first 3 years and AED 55,200 in the final year. The tuition fee is payable by the beginning of academic year either by cheque or bank transfer.

Yes, scholarships to cover tuition costs and stipends to cover living expenses are available for outstanding Emirati and international students based on merit. Basic health insurance and visa costs will also be covered as needed.

You can view the current status of your application by logging into your account. Alternatively, if you have any further questions, you can contact the admission team by emailing biomedical.PhD@mbru.ac.ae

Application to the PhD program can only be submitted through our online application portal. Application to the program will open as per the published timeline. Applications received after the deadline may be considered.

For your application to be complete, you will need to submit the online application, upload all supporting documents, and pay the non-refundable application fee of AED. 1,050 – including VAT.

The minimum requirements for admission are outlined online here.

As part of your application, you will need to upload clear color copies of your personal and academic documents in a PDF format. A list of required documents is available here.

Announcement dates for Future Doctors Scholarship are posted in the Future Doctors section on the scholarship page. Announcement dates vary for new students and currently enrolled students, so please check the dates carefully.

You cannot combine two MBBS Scholarships. The Scholarship with the highest percentage will apply.

Yes, it is possible.

Yes, it is possible as long as it does not exceed 100% of the tuition fees.

There is no application required for Future Doctors Scholarship. If you are eligible for Future Doctors scholarship, the Scholarship Office will inform you at the beginning of the academic year.

• New students: eligibility will be based on admission ranking.
• Continuing students: eligibility will be based on annual GPA.

Yes, it is possible.

Applications for Jood Scholarship are done via an online application form which is available on the scholarship page of the website.

•  NOTE: It is a requirement for new students to pay the seat reservation fee to be eligible to apply for Jood Scholarship.

Deadlines for Jood Scholarship are available in the Jood Scholarship section on the scholarship page of the website

• NOTE:  Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

New MBBS students that fail to pay the seat reservation deposit are not eligible to apply for Jood Scholarship.

The duration of your MBRU scholarship lasts until you graduate, as long as you maintain good academic standing which is CGPA of 2.00.

All scholarship decisions are final, and petitions are not accepted.

The scholarship department at MBRU can be contacted via email at scholarship@mbru.ac.ae or call 04-3838878.

All courses are CME (Continuing Medical Education) accredited. Please refer to individual course details for the exact number of CME hours for that particular course.

For American Heart Association (AHA) courses the certificate will be ready within 20 working days where as for other courses the certificate will be issued at the end of the course.

You can view the range of courses we offer on the Simulation Center page and register at the form here.

If you are interested in booking a tour of the Simulation Center, contact us at simulation@mbru.ac.ae.

To view the Terms and Conditions, kindly send a request to simulation@mbru.ac.ae.

To view the Terms and Conditions, kindly send a request to simulation@mbru.ac.ae.

Please refer to each course details for their individual schedule and payment.

Catering is provided for most courses. In addition, separate catering outlets are located in the building. Please inform us of any dietary requirements such as allergies.

The Simulation Center is located on the second floor of the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Building 14, DHCC, Dubai, U.A.E.

There are various paid parking areas available within walking distance to the Simulation Center.

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) metro station is just a few minutes walk from the Simulation Center.

There are many hotels within walking distance of the center, which range from 4-5 stars.

Taxis are available just outside the building.

The Simulation Center is accessible by wheelchair.

Separate male and female prayer rooms are located on the ground floor of the building.

You can email KHMSC.ieHPE@mbru.ac.ae or call 04 383 8814/15.