Medical scholarship at the University of Khalifa in Abu Dhabi fully funded 2020-2021

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

State University

khalifa University

Area

Middle East

Host Country

United Arab Emirates

Deadline

01 Oct 2019

Study level

Postgraduate

Opportunity type

Scholarships

Specialities

Medicine

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

The KU MED Scholarship program supports students who have chosen to pursue a career that will positively impact on people’s lives. This program offers scholarships to all students to support graduate studies in medicine. Students who receive a Khalifa University (KU) MED Scholarship will be registered in the Pre-Medicine Bridge program. Please note that scholarship benefits are subject to change.

KU MED Scholarship for UAE Nationals

A monthly stipend of AED27,000.
Full university tuition paid by the university.
Support to attend educational events locally and internationally.
Housing in university accommodations at no cost, subject to availability.
Textbooks are provided by the university.

KU MED Scholarship for Expatriates

Full university tuition paid by the university.
Support to attend educational events locally and internationally.
Housing in university accommodations at no cost, subject to availability.
Textbooks are provided by the university.

Admission requirements:

1. Graduate of an accredited college or university

2. Bachelor’s degree or higher (science discipline preferred)

3. GPA: Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0; Science GPA ≥ 3.0

4. MCAT: Official score must be provided. Scores ≥ 500 are preferred

5-English proficiency:

iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 or greater or
Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5 or greater, or
1550 or greater EmSAT English score
Exemption for native English speakers who have completed a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree at an English-speaking university.

6-Required pre-requisite Grade C:

1. General Biology with laboratory – 2 semesters

2. General Chemistry with laboratory – 2 semesters

3. Organic Chemistry with laboratory – 2 semesters or Organic Chemistry with laboratory 1 semester plus Biochemistry – 1 semester

4. Physics with laboratory – 2 semesters

5. Mathematics (College Algebra or higher) – 2 semesters

7-Recommended pre-requisite:

1.Bioethics

2.Business

3.Economics

4.Epidemiology / Statistics

5.Cell Biology

6.Foreign/Additional Language

7.Genetics

8.Humanities

9.Immunology

10.Microbiology

11.Physiology

12.Psychology

13.Social Sciences

14.Sociology

8-Prefered Non-academic experience:

1. Healthcare

2. Research

3. Organizational leadership

4. Community service / volunteerism

5. Design experience, demonstrated innovation/entrepreneurship.

9-Application Process:

The following required documents should be scanned in a clear and legible form and uploaded to the online application:

1.Certified copy of Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate(s) (as applicable).

2.Equivalency certificate issued by the UAE Ministry of Education for applicants that have graduated from institutions outside of the UAE.

3.Official transcript showing the grading scale.

4.English language proficiency score certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or EmSAT). Official TOEFL score reports can be sent directly by your institution to Khalifa University of Science and Technology using the institutional TOEFL code 0960.

5.Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) score.

6.Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

7.Passport-style photograph on a white background.

8.Valid passport. International applicants who reside in the UAE should also upload a clear copy of their valid UAE visa.

9.Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid – UAE National applicants only).

10.Valid UAE national ID card (for national and international applicants who currently reside in the UAE).

11. Personal statement (1000 to 2000 words) describing

Why you wish to pursue a career as a physician (500 to 1000 Words) AND
Why you wish to attend Khalifa University College of Medicine and Health Sciences (500 to 1000 Words).

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Accepted applicants must submit all of their official documents before they register for classes. All documents received by the University are the property of Khalifa University and will not be returned.

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