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Oman Medical College (OMC) is a reputed
private medical school in the Sultanate of Oman offering degrees in both
medicine and pharmacy . The curriculum and academic leadership are
provided by the West Virginia University School of medicine in the United
States of America. Premed, medical and pharmacy education at OMC is
closely monitored by the Oman Ministry of Higher Education. The Government
supports the College by providing developmental funding, sponsorship of
students and clinical teaching facilities at the 400-bed Sohar Regional
Hospital
Pre-Medicine
PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION TO THE FIRST YEAR
Applicants for Pre- Medicine must possess a diploma of general education
(12th standard) or its equivalent in the Science stream with courses in
biology and chemistry. For admission into OMC minimum marks of 85% in
biology and chemistry are required with a pass of the General Education
certificate (diploma) or passing 12th grade.
Pharmacy
PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION TO THE FIRST YEAR
Applicants for Pharmacy must possess a diploma of general education (12th
standard) or its equivalent in the Science stream with courses in biology
and chemistry. For admission into CPHS minimum marks of 75% in biology and
chemistry are required with a pass of the General Education certificate
(diploma) or passing 12th grade.
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
Students who have completed the equivalent of 12th grade from another
country and who passed the Secondary School Examination within an
educational system approved by the Ministry of Education are also
qualified for acceptance with grades of 85% in biology and chemistry for
Pre- Medicine and 75% in chemistry and biology for Pharmacy. International
students must provide the following: a completed application form, a bank
draft for RO 50 (non-refundable application fee), results of the TOEFL or
IELTS (except for applicants to the first year from the GCC), attested
original or attested copies of an official academic record in the original
language of issue, original or certified copies of all certificates or
diplomas in the original language of issue, and Official attested English
translations of academic records, certificates or diplomas. The above
items should be sent to Office of Admissions, Oman Medical College, PO Box
620, P.C. 130, Azaiba, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, and must be received by
the application deadline. If possible, all application material should be
submitted at one time. Incomplete applications cannot be guaranteed
consideration for the desired semester.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Students with an excellent background in English may be eligible for
direct admission to the first year of the pre-medical and pharmacy
programs. Direct admission requires a high score on an
internationally-recognized English language examination such as TOEFL or
IELTS, evidence of post-secondary school coursework in science courses
with grades of “B” or better, and the ability to pass a placement exam in
Basic and Pure Mathematics plus Information Technology. Students who have
completed 1-2 years of college may apply to the pre-medical and pharmacy
programs to continue their education. All courses are “mapped” by a
faculty member with the necessary expertise to determine if the course
content is equivalent to a course taught at OMC.. A student will be given
transfer credit for a course that is equivalent to an OMC course provided
that the student has received a grade of B- or better. Under special
circumstances, credit may be given for a C+ if the course is in the social
sciences, math, physics or general chemistry; however, a grade of C+ will
not be accepted in any biology, chemistry or pharmacy course.
Direct Admission to Doctor of Medicine
(M.D.) Degree Program
Exceptionally well-prepared students, who have completed three or more
years of college coursework with a strong focus in biological sciences,
may wish to apply for advanced placement and direct transfer into the M.D.
Degree Program. Candidates should have earned a minimum of three years of
college level credit (90 semester hours), including one full year of
Zoology or Biology (with lab); General or Inorganic Chemistry (with lab);
Organic Chemistry (with lab); Physics (with lab). In addition, candidates
should have adequate proficiency in English as evidenced by, TOEFL or
IELTS scores. Applications for direct admission may be sent to:
The Dean, Oman Medical College—Sohar
Campus,
P.O. Box 391, PC 321,
Sohar, Sultanate of Oman.
Fax: (00968) 26843545
E-mail: sohar@omc.edu.om
For admission details, visit our website
www.omc.edu.om or write to
admissions@omc.edu.om
P.O.BOX 620, P.C 130, Azaiba, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +96824504608,
Fax: +96824504820,
Email: omcmed@omantel.net.om
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