Admission Criteria

There are two entry points to the PhD programme (Fall and Spring Semester) per year.

All applicants should make sure that the below requirements are satisfied prior to starting their application.

Eligible Candidates should hold (or hold by the time that their registration on the programme is expected to commence) recognized degrees; a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree (or equivalent) for entry to a Doctoral Degree. Please note that a Medical degree is the minimum entry requirement for the Medical School’s doctoral programme.

To start an application, the form (at the top of this page) should be completed and submitted to the School. The application will be reviewed by the Admissions Department and a follow up communication will be sent to request additional information as well as the submission of the below documents:

• Copies of the applicant’s Bachelor and/or Masters, or MD or equivalent qualification(s)/degree(s) – the application can be assessed with scanned copies, but a certified true copy must be provided prior to enrolment.
• Copies of the applicant’s transcript(s) – the application can be assessed with scanned copies, but a certified true copy must be provided prior to enrolment.
• Proof of English language proficiency such as IELTS with a score of 7 overall and with a minimum score of 7 in writing or TOEFL iBT with a score of 94 overall and a minimum score of 27 in Writing. Other internationally recognized English language qualifications might be considered upon review. The obligation to present a certificate of success in international English language proficiency exams excludes nationals from UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada (from English-speaking provinces) whose native language is English.
• Two reference letters, of which at least one should be from an academic.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• An approved PhD Research Proposal as per the requirements (when applicable).

For any questions, you can contact Admissions at [email protected]