To apply for the Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology at Batterjee Medical College, applicants must meet the following requirements and provide the necessary documentation. These criteria ensure that candidates are well-prepared to excel in this advanced academic program.
High School Graduates
Requirements for Saudi High School Applicant
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Direct Program Placement (Foundation Year Exemption)
- Completion of 12th Grade with Science subjects.
- Minimum 95% overall grade.
- Qudrat: Minimum 75
- Tahsili: Minimum 75
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English Proficiency (one of the following):
- IELTS: Minimum 6
- TOEFL: Minimum 80/120
- STEP: Minimum 95
- BMC English Proficiency Test: Minimum 80/120
- Passing the Acceleration Exam with the required program grades
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Foundation Year Medicine Program
- Completion of 12th Grade with Science subjects.
- Minimum 95% overall grade
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Foundation Year Other Programs
- Completion of 12th Grade with Science subjects
Requirements for International High School Applicants
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1. British Curriculum
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Direct Program Placement (Foundation Year Exemption)
- Completion of 12th Grade (High School or equivalent)
- Minimum 90% overall grade (as per the BMC Grade Equivalency Policy)
- O Level: Minimum 5 subjects, which must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and one additional subject
- AS and A2 or A Level: Two subjects – Biology and Chemistry or Physics
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English Proficiency Requirement (one of the following):
- IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0
- TOEFL: Minimum score of 80/120
- STEP: Minimum score of 95
- BMC English Proficiency Test: Minimum score of 80/120
- Passing the Acceleration Exam with the required program grades
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Foundation Year Medicine Program
- Completion of 12th Grade (High School or equivalent)
- O Level: Minimum 5 subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and one additional subject
- AS and A2 or A Level: Two subjects – Biology and Chemistry or Physics
- Minimum 90% overall grade (as per the BMC Grade Equivalency Policy)
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Foundation Year Other Programs
- Completion of 12th Grade (High School or equivalent)
- O Level: Minimum 5 subjects, including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, English, and one additional subject
- AS and A2 / A Level: Two subjects – Biology and Chemistry or Physics
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Direct Program Placement (Foundation Year Exemption)
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2. International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma)
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Direct Program Placement (Foundation Year Exemption)
- Completion of 12th Grade (High School Diploma or equivalent)
- Two Higher Level (HL) subjects: Biology and Chemistry or Physics
- Minimum 26 IB points overall
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English Proficiency (one of the following):
- IELTS: Minimum 6
- TOEFL: Minimum 80/120
- STEP: Minimum 95
- BMC English Proficiency Test: Minimum 80/120
- Passing the Acceleration Exam with the required program grades
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Foundation Year Medicine Program
- Completion of 12th Grade (High School Diploma or equivalent)
- Two Higher Level (HL) subjects: Biology and Chemistry or Physics
- Minimum 26 IB points overall
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Foundation Year Other Programs
- Completion of 12th Grade (High School Diploma or equivalent)
- Two Higher Level (HL) subjects: Biology and Chemistry or Physics
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Direct Program Placement (Foundation Year Exemption)
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3. American Curriculum
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Direct Program Placement (Foundation Year Exemption)
- Completion of 12th Grade with Science subjects (High School Diploma or equivalent)
- Minimum 90% overall grade (as per the BMC Grade Equivalency Policy)
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English Proficiency (one of the following):
- IELTS: Minimum 6
- TOEFL I: Minimum 80/120
- STEP: Minimum 95
- BMC English Proficiency Test: Minimum 80/120
- Passing the Acceleration Exam with the required program grades
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Foundation Year Medicine Program
- Completion of 12th Grade with Science subjects (High School Diploma or equivalent)
- Minimum 90% overall grade (as per the BMC Grade Equivalency Policy)
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Foundation Year Other Programs
- Completion of 12th Grade with Science subjects (High School Diploma or equivalent)
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Direct Program Placement (Foundation Year Exemption)
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4. Pakistani Curriculum
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Direct Program Placement (Foundation Year Exemption)
- Completion of 12th Grade HSSC with Science subjects (Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent)
- Minimum 90% overall grade (as per the BMC Grade Equivalency Policy)
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English Proficiency (one of the following):
- IELTS: Minimum 6
- TOEFL : Minimum 80/120
- STEP: Minimum 95
- BMC English Proficiency Test: Minimum 80/120
- Passing the Acceleration Exam with the required program grades
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Foundation Year Medicine Program
- Completion of 12th Grade HSSC with Science subjects (Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent)
- Minimum 90% overall grade (as per the BMC Grade Equivalency Policy)
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Foundation Year Other Programs
- Completion of 12th Grade HSSC with Science subjects (Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent)
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Direct Program Placement (Foundation Year Exemption)
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5 Indian Curriculum
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Direct Program Placement (Foundation Year Exemption)
- Completion of 12th Grade CBSE or other recognized Board Curriculum with Science subjects (High School or equivalent)
- Minimum 90% overall grade (as per the BMC Grade Equivalency Policy)
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English Proficiency (one of the following):
- IELTS: Minimum 6
- TOEFL : Minimum 80/120
- STEP: Minimum 95
- BMC English Proficiency Test: Minimum 80/120
- Passing the Acceleration Exam with the required program grades
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Foundation Year Medicine Program
- Completion of 12th Grade CBSE or other recognized Board Curriculum with Science subjects (High School or equivalent)
- Minimum 90% overall grade (as per the BMC Grade Equivalency Policy)
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Foundation Year Other Programs
- Completion of 12th Grade CBSE or other recognized Board Curriculum with Science subjects (High School or equivalent)
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Direct Program Placement (Foundation Year Exemption)
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6. Nigerian Curriculum
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Direct Program Placement (Foundation Year Exemption)
- Completion of 12th Grade WAEC or NECO with Science subjects (High School or equivalent)
- Minimum 90% overall grade (as per the BMC Grade Equivalency Policy)
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English Proficiency (one of the following):
- IELTS: Minimum 6
- TOEFL : Minimum 80/120
- STEP: Minimum 95
- BMC English Proficiency Test: Minimum 80/120
- Passing the Acceleration Exam with the required program grades
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Foundation Year Medicine Program
- Completion of 12th Grade WAEC or NECO with Science subjects (High School or equivalent)
- Minimum 90% overall grade (as per the BMC Grade Equivalency Policy)
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Foundation Year Other Programs
- Completion of 12th Grade WAEC or NECO with Science subjects (High School or equivalent)
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Direct Program Placement (Foundation Year Exemption)
Important Notes
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1. For applicants not admitted to the Foundation Year Medicine Program:
- Students who achieve a minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 5.0 during their first year (Foundation Year) at BMC are eligible to transfer to the Medicine program or any other program, subject to committee approval.
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2. For applicants admitted to the Foundation Year Medicine Program:
- If a student fails the Foundation Year Medicine, they will not be eligible to enter the Medicine program and will be required to select an alternative academic program.
Transfer Applicants
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)
Bridging Application
Requirements for Bridging Students (Diploma holder students)
- BMC will accept Bridging students in all programs except Medicine
- 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
- High school certificate
- Certificate and transcripts of earned diploma
- Internship certificate
- TOEFL or IELTS or any equivalent Certificate or an English language proficiency test administered by the college
Double Major
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)
Direct Program Placement
Description
- This pathway enables students to fast-track their academic journey by passing the first year
Direct Program Placement Requirements and Process:
- 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
- An iPad is required to attend the exam
- Saudi ID/Iqama must be presented for verification during the exam and interview
- If the applicant pass the direct placement exam, a personal interview will be scheduled to assess the applicant's communication skills
- 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
Science Preparatory Year
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.
Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology
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.
