The National Qualifications Centre (NQC) has officially recognized Gulf Medical University as an accredited training provider institution. This recognition by NQC will allow GMU to offer a range of vocational programs, like dental assistant, pharmacy technician and others.
The endorsement by the NQC positions GMU as a frontrunner in providing top-tier vocational education, empowering students to acquire specialized skills that are essential for thriving in their chosen careers. This recognition also aligns with GMU’s strategic direction to enhance its educational offerings and cater to the diverse needs of aspiring students and professionals. The scope of this accreditation opens the door for GMU to introduce vocational programs like dental assistant and pharmacy technician. These programs are meticulously designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and the requisite skills in a simulated environment and in the workplace. Such skills are required to excel in these specific roles within the healthcare sector.
GMU’s recognition as an accredited training provider for vocational programs is a testament to its holistic educational approach. Notably, this accreditation complements GMU’s existing recognition for undergraduate and postgraduate programs by the Council for Academic Accreditation (CAA), as well as its endorsement for internships and residency programs by the National Institute of Health Specialties (NIHS).