Admissions-Aid

Requirements for Transfer Foundation Year

Students who have completed a Foundation Year program with science subjects at another college or university may apply for direct admission into any program at BMC, subject to evaluation of the committee and availability of seats, as per the criteria below:

• CGPA from 4.5 out of 5 or 3.6 out of 4 and above can apply to all programs in BMC
• Less than above CGPA can join any program except Medicine program

Required documents

• High School Certificate
• Transcript with credit hours
• Course specification of studied curriculum (if required)
• Other documents (if required)

Requirements for Regular College/University Transfer Students

• Applicants studying in other colleges/university can apply as transfer student to BMC in any program
• Evaluation for transfer applicants would be approved by Academic Affairs

Required documents

• High School Certificate
• Transcript with credit hours
• Course specification of studied curriculum (if required)
• Other documents (if required)

Requirements for Bridging Students (Diploma holder students)

• BMC will accept Bridging students in all programs except Medicine
• Applicants are required to take the BMC English Language Exam if they do not hold TOEFL, IELTS, or STEP certificate
• Applicants having diploma of 3 years or more may join from the 3rd year of program
• Applicants having a diploma less than 3 years, may join from the 2nd year of program

Required documents

• Diploma Certificate
• Diploma Transcript
• Internship Certificate
• TOEFL, ILETS, STEP or BMC English Language Exam
• Certificate of Professional Accreditation from Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (if needed)

Requirements for Double Major (Bachelor Degree or above, Graduated Students

• The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree
• The acceptance will be based on academic credential evaluation.
• Applicants with a CGPA of 4.0 out of 5.0 or 3.2 out of 4.0 in their foundation year or bachelor's degree will directly join any program. Applicants with a CGPA below this threshold can apply for admission to any program except Medicine.
• Master's/postgraduates or PhD holders in medical-related fields will join second year of the program, subject to committee approval.

Required documents

• Bachelor's Degree certificate
• Transcript with credit hours
• High School Certificate
• Course specification of studied curriculum (if required)

Description

• This pathway enables students to fast-track their academic journey by passing the first year

A. Eligibility Criteria

1. For Students with a Saudi Curriculum
• An overall GPA of at least 95% in the Saudi General High School Certificate
• A score of 75% in the Qudrat Test (or equivalent)
• A score of 75% in the Tahsili Test (or equivalent).
2. For Students with an International Curriculum
• 95% in the General High School Certificate.
3. English Language Proficiency. Submission of scores from one of the following tests:
• IELTS: Minimum score of 6.
• TOEFL IBT: score of 80/120.
• STEP: Minimum score of 95.
• BMC English Proficiency Test offered by the college score of 80/120.

B. Direct Program Placement Requirements and Process:

1. Applicants must pass the Direct Program Placement Test, conducted in English for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Medical Terminology, and meet the minimum admission score for direct enrollment
2. An iPad is required to attend the exam
3. Saudi ID/Iqama must be presented for verification during the exam and interview
4. If the applicant pass the direct placement exam, a personal interview will be scheduled to assess the applicant's communication skills
5. Upon acceptance, students will complete four courses remotely while being directly placed into their program
• First Semester
• Introduction to Health Professions (PYIPE 101)
• Islamic Culture (PYISL 101)
• Second Semester
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (PYAI 101)
• Arabic Language (PYAR 101): If the applicant fails to achieve the required grade for Direct Program Placement in one of the programs, they have the right to enroll in the college and join the program foundation year in the regular system

Description

• The Science Preparatory Year program at BMC provides non-science students an opportunity to pursue their aspirations in the medical field. Upon successful completion of the program, students are equipped with foundational science knowledge to qualify for entry into BMC's medical programs

International High School Graduates

• Submission of a valid high school certificate

High School Graduates

• Submission of a valid high school certificate
• Qudrat and Tahsili results

Rules and Regulations

• Students who meet the admission criteria are eligible to enroll in any BMC program based on their grades in the Science Preparatory Year however, their previous non-science high school grades will not be considered in any evaluations at BMC.
• No formal certificate will be issued for this program, Scores obtained during the Science Preparatory Year will not be included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for subsequent BMC programs.

Rules and Requirements to Join the Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology Program

• Attested copy of Bachelor’s Degree and internship certificate in one of the following fields: Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Applied Medical Sciences, or a BS in Science specialized in Pharmacology. The applicant must have achieved at least a "Very Good" grade (CGPA 3.5/5 or equivalent).
• Attested copy of professional classification (if obtained).
• English language certificate, such as TOEFL with a score of 450 or IELTS with a score of 3.5, or equivalent
• Two recommendation letters from different faculty members who taught the applicant, with at least one recommendation from a faculty member specialized in Pharmacology.
• A personal interview will be required as part of the application process.