Undergraduate Programs at Arabian Gulf University

Program Overview

The college follows a problem-based, student-centered educational approach. In this system, learning takes place through an integrative approach based on the body’s various systems. Faculty members assist students in their learning by serving as facilitators for small groups. This educational strategy, which is currently being adopted by a growing number of medical schools worldwide, aims to equip graduates with the required knowledge, self-directed learning skills, and professional behaviors necessary to fulfill their mission of providing the best possible patient care.

The curriculum adopted by the college has several distinctive features, including its problem-solving approach, which helps students develop the skills needed to manage clinical cases in the future. The curriculum emphasizes the community dimension of medical education, allowing students during their years of study to train at health centers that provide primary medical care to the community and to conduct research focused on common diseases in the community. The curriculum also integrates basic medical sciences, such as anatomy and physiology, with clinical sciences, helping students to connect them in an integrated manner.

The curriculum of the “Doctor of Medicine” program is characterized by the following:
Horizontal integration: The curriculum in the second phase of the program is characterized by horizontal integration between the basic medical sciences and the clinical sciences, professional skills, and community health activities.
Vertical Integration: There are two types of vertical integration in the curriculum: (a) Prerequisites: To advance from the first phase to the second, students must pass all first-phase courses. Additionally, students must achieve a passing grade in all second-phase modules to advance to the third phase of the program.

Academic admission requirements by type of certificate:

• A. High School Certificate (Science Major)
  
  • A cumulative GPA of at least 95%.
  • The student’s grade in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics must not be less than 90%.)
  B. A-Level Certificate
  
  • A grade of at least (A) in Biology.
  • In addition to two of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics (or subjects studied from this group).
  C. International Bachelor's Certificate (IB)
  • A score of at least 5 in Biology at the Higher Level (HL), or 6 at the Standard Level (SL).
  • In addition to two of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics (or equivalent)
  D. Advanced Placement (AP) Program
  • Achieve a score of at least 4/5 in Biology.
  • In addition to two of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics (or equivalent)
  E. American Diploma (AD)
  • Achieve a score of at least 550 in English and Mathematics (SAT).
  • In addition to achieving a cumulative GPA of at least 90% for grades 10, 11, and 12, provided that a score of at least 90% is obtained in Biology as well as in two of the following courses: Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics (or courses equivalent).
• Meet one of the following English language requirements:Achieve a score of at least 6 on the IELTS test, or An equivalent score on the TOEFL test, or Pass the university’s English language test.
• Successfully pass the personal interview.
• Be in good health according to approved standards.
• Complete the application form and submit all required documents within the specified period.
• Pay tuition fees within the specified period and before the start of the academic year.
• Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement will be placed in the foundation year.

Program Overview

This is a standard four-year, 130-credit bachelor program that incorporates a variety of theoretical, practical, and clinical learning experiences. It is designed for high school graduates.
The curriculum is designed to prepare students for working with individuals and families and collaborating with interprofessional teams within the growing and changing healthcare environment.

In addition to patient and population care skills, graduates are expected to develop a number of soft skills, including communication, critical thinking, research, and leadership and management. The language of instruction in the program is English. The first two years of the program focus on providing the foundation for professional nursing education. This includes courses in behavioral sciences, scientific English language, Islamic ethics, communication skills, biological and nursing sciences, and computer sciences. The last two years of the program focus on nursing sciences. This is where students acquire knowledge, attitude, and skills necessary to provide care for acute, chronic, and complex health problems of individuals, families, and community.

The students engage in hands-on practice in various hospital departments relevant to their courses throughout the program.
In their final semester of Year 4, they will work full-time in a hospital setting under close supervision, gaining comprehensive, real-world experience in clinical care aligned with their course requirements.

Admission Requirements

• Hold a high school diploma (science major) or its equivalent with a cumulative GPA of at least 85%.
• The applicant’s grade in science subjects (biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics) must not be less than 85% in each subject.
• Meet one of the following English language requirements:
  
  • Achieve a score of at least 5.5 on the IELTS test, or
  • An equivalent score on the TOEFL test, or
  • Pass the university’s English language test.
• Successfully pass the personal interview.
• The applicant must be in good health according to approved standards.
• Complete the application form and submit all required documents within the specified period.
• Pay tuition fees within the specified period and before the start of the academic year.
• Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement will be placed in the foundation year.

Program Overview

Save Lives. Shape the Future.

The Arabian Gulf region is facing a critical shortage of highly qualified, bachelor-level paramedics. By joining the BSc EMS program at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), you are not just earning a degree—you are stepping up to directly improve emergency response quality and patient survival rates across the GCC.

Why Choose AGU for Your EMS Degree?

• A Legacy of Pioneering Education: AGU’s College of Medicine & Health Sciences is the first in the region to adopt highly effective, innovative curricula.
• Internationally Recognized: Our college is proudly accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM).
• Student-Centered Approach: We focus on developing your self-directed learning, critical thinking, and clinical leadership skills from day one.

Admission Requirements

• Hold a high school diploma (science major) or its equivalent with a cumulative GPA of at least 85%.
• The applicant’s grade in science subjects (biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics) must not be less than 80% in each subject.
• Meet one of the following English language requirements:
  • Achieve a score of at least 5.5 on the IELTS test, or
  • An equivalent score on the TOEFL test, or
  • Pass the university’s English language test.
• Successfully pass the personal interview.
• The applicant must be in good health according to approved standards.
• Complete the application form and submit all required documents within the specified period.
• Pay tuition fees within the specified period and before the start of the academic year.
• Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement will be placed in the foundation year.
• Special Provisions
  • Applicants holding scholarships from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, or the State of Kuwait must meet the English language requirement at the time of application, in accordance with the regulations of the scholarship-granting authorities in their respective countries.
  • The University reserves the right to select among applicants based on additional competitive criteria determined by the University Council.