The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Khalifa University of Health Sciences and Senior Vice President for Health, Dr. John Rock, confirmed that the Khalifa University School of Medicine will be the first of its kind in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia, which combines engineering and medicine. And it is expected not to impose any tuition costs either on Emiratis or expatriates.
In a media interview organized today at the university campus, Rock explained that the size of the one-year class, which will start in August 2019, will be 50 students. In the worst case, at least 40 students will graduate in May 2023, and the number of students will be divided equally between Emiratis and expatriates, noting that under no circumstances would he reject an advanced UAE applicant with qualifications (for direct enrollment) or possibilities (for indirect enrollment), and instead accept an applicant from an expatriate.
"If the positive expectations for the high number of applications from qualified Emiratis are met, we will increase the size of the teaching staff and grades to accommodate the student mix," he said, referring to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences webpage. All information about all programs offered by the College, "How to apply", deadlines for submission and contact information.
"No final decision has been taken on the expected cost of the study, but no costs are expected to be imposed on UAE nationals or expatriates. The only difference currently worth mentioning between UAE and expatriate scholarships is that Emiratis will receive a monthly living allowance as a bonus On the baccalaureate degree,
So as not to affect the market attraction required for the financial independence that "the decision-making process of a qualified UAE applicants."
He pointed out that Emiratis and expatriates are entitled to apply for university. The main focus will be on the recruitment of UAE nationals, whether qualified, direct or highly qualified, through a program of indirect enrollment, with a duration of 6-8 weeks Followed by a one-year pre-medical program.
In July, Khalifa University announced the launch of the first Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in the capital city of Abu Dhabi, which operates the American system 4 + 4, which is a postgraduate program in medicine, which allows students to obtain a bachelor's degree in the disciplines of science and engineering - Whether graduates or graduates of any other prestigious and internationally recognized university, subject to passing the admission test "M Cat", provided that the allocation of financial incentives for students citizens up to 15 thousand dirhams per month.