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Admission Entrance Exam (AEE)
Test Specifications
Purpose:
The purpose of the Admission Exam is to provide an assessment to candidates from different high school education system, non-nationals within the UAE, and those from outside countries to select the best students that are eligible for program.
This is a mandate requirement as per Ministry of Education guidelines to test the knowledge base (cognitive level) and Multiple Mini interview (MMI) non – cognitive level for the selection of the best students.
The admission entrance exam is prepared as equivalent to the EmSAT specifications covering the same topics.
Section 1: Entrance exam
Test Description: Mathematics is mandatory to appear plus two of the three science subjects (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
Candidate is required to bring a pen along with the calculator.
| Test Subject | MATHEMATICS (mandatory) |
| Test duration | 120 minutes |
| Test description – | Computer based exam with multiple choice questions
Each question caries one mark No penalties for incorrect responses All questions to be attempted |
| Total Questions | MCQ – 50 questions |
| Content | ALGEBRA
GEOMETRY
STATISTICS
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| Test Subject | BIOLOGY |
| Test duration | 75 minutes |
| Test description – | Computer based exam with multiple choice questions
Each question caries one mark No penalties for incorrect responses All questions to be attempted |
| Total Questions | MCQ – 50 questions |
| Content : | 1. From molecules to living organism: structure and function
2. Heredity and genetic technology
3. Evolution and Diversity of Life
4. Ecology: Interdependence, Energy, and dynamics
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| Test Subject | CHEMISTRY |
| Test duration | 75 minutes |
| Test description – | Computer based exam with multiple choice questions
Each question caries one mark No penalties for incorrect responses All questions to be attempted Only one repeat attempt |
| Total Questions | MCQ – 50 questions |
| Content: | Chemical Foundation
Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Nuclear Chemistry
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| Test Subject | PHYSICS |
| Test duration | 75 minutes |
| Test description – | Computer based exam with multiple choice questions
Each question caries one mark No penalties for incorrect responses All questions to be attempted |
| Total Questions | MCQ – 50 questions |
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Score Sheet
| Score ( %) | Program /s | Selection |
| Minimum 70 % and above of each subject | Medicine | Selection shall be based on rank list |
| Minimum 50 % and above for each subject | Dentistry and Pharmacy | |
| Minimum 35 % and above for each subject | Nursing and Health Sciences |
Section 2: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) for non-cognitive areas.
Writing (50 – 150 words) / 6 questions
These are case scenarios where the cases are presented and applicant is required to write short answers and the applicant is evaluated on the skills and approach on Communication, Professionalism, Ethical issues, Critical thinking, Cultural diversity and insight knowledge of the healthcare system.
Test process and result
Applicants whose credentials have been accepted as adequate by the admissions office are informed about the date and time for the admission entrance exam.
The admission exam is conducted in the university and virtual (online) for the international applicants. Short-listed candidates shall be informed and called for personal interview with admission committee and the final selection is recommended on merit basis using admission exam result as one component of a variety of selection decision including the personal interview and the high school score result and English proficiency. The decision of the Admission Committee shall be final and binding.
Results are informed to the candidates by the selection / Offer letter.