The Board of Trustees (BOT) of FCMS determines the number of students that will be admitted each academic year based on the recommendation of the College Council. The admission requirements for new students to the MBBS program at FCMS include:
Admission Requirements for the program
Achieve a balanced ratio of 80% as a minimum
Hold a Saudi Secondary School Certificate – Science Section (or Equivalent) with a General and Science Grade not less than 85%
Pass a General Aptitude Test (Qudorat) with a score not less than 70%
Pass a Standard Achievement Admission Test (Tahseely) with a score not less than 70%
Pass the personal interview and the English language test
The applicant must not be more than 25 years old
Pass a medical check-up as specified by FCMS
Full-time study for the whole period of joining the program
Nursing and Medical Laboratory Sciences BSc programs
Requirements for secondary school certificate holders:
An applicant will register to the programs offered at FCMS when he/she meets the Admission and Registration requirements. An applicant must:
Be a high school graduate of the Scientific Section.
Provide a high secondary school certificate with score of at least 80% or higher.
Provide an achievement test result with a score of 60% or higher.
Provide an abilities test result with a score of 65% or higher.
Not exceed 25 years old.
Payment of registration fee.
Should pass the college mini multiple interviews “MMI”
Requirements for Diploma holders:
Be a high school graduate of the Scientific Section.
Holds at least a two- year diploma in the nursing from an official college or health institution in the kingdom within the last 10 years.
Have 70% GPA or higher on his/her diploma.
Have a full-time or non-objection certificate from his job.
Not exceed 35 years old.
Must apply for the bachelor program of the same specialties as his/her diploma
Hold a valid classification decision from “Saudi Health Disciplinary Council”.
Pass one of the following English Proficiency Tests with the required score:
Test
Degree required
TOEFL internet based test (IBT)
30
IELTS English test
3.5
STEP English test
68
As for international diploma certificate, they should be equated by the ministry of education
All applicants certificates with be verified by the admission & registration office. In case of any Inconsistency between what has been uploaded in the college website and the actual certificates will be the Applicant’s own responsibility.
Transference
Students may transfer from one program to another program within FCMS and thus change their specialty. Transference within FCMS is performed per the following guidelines:
The applicant completes a transfer request form and submits it to the Academic Affairs Unit (AAU)
The AAU processes the request and sends it with the student’s transcript to the Program Director
The Program Director reviews and submits a report to the VDAA for review and recommendations
The VDAA reviews the report and related documents to ensure their agreement with FCMS policies and regulations and then forwards them to the FCMS Academic Affairs Committee for a decision
The decision of the Academic Affairs Committee is ratified by the College Council and the Dean of FCMS
The AAU notifies the student of the decision.
PharmD – Pharmacy Doctor
The Board of Trustees (BOT) of FCMS determines the number of students that will be admitted each academic year based on the recommendation of the college council. The admission requirements for new students to the PharmD program at FCMS should:
Be a high school graduate of the scientific section.
Provide a high secondary school certificate with score of at least 80% or higher.
Provide an achievement test result with a score of 60% or higher.
Provide an abilities test result with a score of 60% or higher.
Not exceed 25 years old.
The applicant should pass the interview at FCMS
Transference
Students may transfer from one program to another program within FCMS and thus change their specialty. Transference within FCMS is performed per the following guidelines:
The applicant completes a transfer request form and submits it to the academic affairs unit (AAU).
The AAU processes the request and sends it with the student’s transcript to the program director.
The program director reviews and submits a report to the VDAA for review and recommendations.
The VDAA reviews the report and related documents to ensure their agreement with FCMS policies and regulations and then forwards them to the FCMS Academic Affairs Committee for a decision.
The decision of the Academic Affairs Committee is ratified by the college council and the dean of FCMS.
The AAU notifies the student of the decision.
Master of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing / Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing / Critical Care Nursing
A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited program.
A minimum GPA of 3.75 (Very Good) or higher in baccalaureate nursing program.
Demonstrate proficiency in English by means of an internationally recognized test:
Test
Degree required
TOFEL paper based test (PBT)
600
TOEFL internet based test (IBT)
45
IELTS English test
6.5
STEP English test
97
A valid professional License from Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFS).
A valid BLS provider certificate.
Three satisfactory academic and professional recommendation letters.
No-objection Letter from current employer.
Priority for the candidates who have experience in mental health nursing.
A copy of the CV.
The candidate must pass the personal interview conducted by the college council.
3 Academic and professional recommendations
Pass a medical check-up as specified by FCMS
Master of Science in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
A Bachelor of Nursing degree from regional accredited program.
Minimum GPA of 3.75 out of 5 or higher in the Bachelor of Nursing degree.
Proficiency English test must be as one of the following international recognized bodies:
Test
Degree required
TOFEL paper-based test (PBT)
600
IELTS Academic English test
6.5
A valid professional Licensure from Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
A valid license for Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS)
Three satisfactory academic and professional recommendation letters.
A letter from current employer.
Priority for candidates who have experience in any area of Pediatric Nursing.
The candidate must pass the personal interview conducted by the college.
Master of Women’s Health Nursing Program
The applicant for the program should fulfill the following criteria:
A Bachelor of Nursing degree from a regional accredited program.
Minimum GPA of 3.75 or higher in the Bachelor of Nursing degree.
Proficiency English test must be as one of the following internationally recognized bodies:
Test
Degree required
TOFEL paper-based test (PBT)
600
IELTS English test
6.5
A valid professional Licensure from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
Availed Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
Three satisfactory academic and professional recommendation letters.
A letter from the current employer.
Priority for candidates who have experience in Women’s Health nursing for two year
The candidate must pass the personal interview conducted by the College.
Master of Medical Education Program
Bachelor’s degree in health professions from a regionally/ internationally accredited program.
A minimum GPA of 3.75 (very good) in Bachelor.
BLS provider certification.
A Copy of CV.
TOEFL with minimum score of 550, or equivalent.
Two letters of reference (academic and professional recommendations).
Passing the Personal Interview
Annual Tuition Fees
MBBS Program Yearly Tuition fees: SR 80,000
PharmD Program Yearly Tuition fees: SR 60,000
MLS Program Yearly Tuition Fees: SR 55,250
Nursing Program Yearly Tuition Fees: SR 60,000
MSc in Master of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Yearly Tuition fees: SR 70,000
MSc in Critical Care Nursing Yearly Tuition fees: SR 70,000
MSc in Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing Yearly Tuition fees: SR 70,000
MSC in Medical Education Yearly Tuition fees: SR 50,000
MSC in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Yearly Tuition fees: SR 70,000
MSc of Women’s Health Nursing Yearly Tuition fees: SR 70,000
