RCSI Bahrain Medicine Entry Requirements
RCSI Bahrain Medicine Entry Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
2023/24
Medicine Entry Requirements
A-LEVELS/ AS-LEVELS
All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
5 Year Programme
DIRECT ENTRY
Required Subjects Three A-Level subjects. They must include Chemistry and at least one additional lab
science (Biology or Physics). The third A-Level can be Biology, Physics, Mathematics or psychology. You must
also have a minimum six GCSEs or equivalent (including English and Maths).
Minimum Grade A,B,B or A,A,C. You must also have a minimum C/4 in GCSE English and Maths.
English language requirements Minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE English or an IELTS Academic minimum of
6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in any band) or TOEFL equivalent.
6 Year Programme
FOUNDATION YEAR
Required Subjects Three A-Levels from the following; Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. You
must also have a minimum six GCSEs or equivalent (including English and Maths).
Minimum Grade B,C,C. If you have three A Levels but only two of the required subjects (as shown above) you
will need a minimum B,B,C or A,C,C (with one of the required subjects at minimum grade B).
You must also have a minimum C/4 in GCSE English and Maths.
English language requirements Minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE English or an IELTS Academic minimum of
6.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in any band) or TOEFL equivalent.
Contact us on [email protected]
+97316660100 www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh
Medicine Entry Requirements
A-LEVELS/ AS-LEVELS
All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Secondary School Transcripts/ Certificates (Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12)
University Transcripts/Certificates (if applicable)
Certificate of English language proficiency, i.e. IELTS Academic or TOEFL certificate (or test booking
confirmation)
Academic Evaluation Form to be completed, signed and stamped by the school or University/other references
with predicted grades if applicable. (found on our website)
A letter of good conduct (applicable to applicants completing High School in Bahrain)
Personal statement of between 500 and 1000 words
Scanned copy of passport, including photo page
Scanned copy of CPR/GCC or other National Identity Card (if applicable)
Passport-style photograph
All Students must have completed a minimum of 12 years of schooling by the end of Secondary School Education.
Applicants who present GCE A-Levels without GCSEs must present evidence of completion of equivalent education level in
another school system.
Applicants applying with AS-Levels must have exited school after AS-Levels and cannot have continued on to A-Level.
FEES
Medicine (5 & 6 Year Programmes)
International Students - $41,475
Bahraini Nationals - $39,500
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Medicine Entry Requirements
AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
DIPLOMA
All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
6 Year Programme
FOUNDATION YEAR
Required Subjects You need to study the Science stream with competitive grades in the following;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics . You must also take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SATs).
Minimum Grade You need a minimum cGPA of 92% (or 3.60 out of a 4.0 scale) calculated over Grades 10, 11
and 12. You will also need an SAT score of 1050 from 1600 (must include a minimum score of 500 from 800 in
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and 550 from 800 in Math).
English language requirements An IELTS Academic minimum of 6.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in any band) or
TOEFL equivalent.
All Students must have completed a minimum of 12 years of schooling by the end of Secondary School Education.
Contact us on [email protected]
+973 16660100 www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh
Medicine Entry Requirements
AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
DIPLOMA
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All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Secondary School Transcripts/ Certificates (Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12)
University Transcripts/Certificates (if applicable)
Certificate of English language proficiency, i.e. IELTS Academic or TOEFL certificate (or test booking
confirmation)
Academic Evaluation Form to be completed, signed and stamped by the school or University/other references
with predicted grades if applicable. (found on our website)
A letter of good conduct (applicable to applicants completing High School in Bahrain)
Personal statement of between 500 and 1000 words
Scanned copy of passport, including photo page
Scanned copy of CPR/GCC or other National Identity Card (if applicable)
Passport-style photograph
FEES
Medicine (5 & 6 Year Programmes)
International Students - $41,475
Bahraini Nationals - $39,500
6 Year Programme
FOUNDATION YEAR
Required Subjects You need to study the Science Stream.
Minimum Grade a minimum cGPA of 95%.
English language requirements An IELTS Academic minimum of 6.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in any band) or
TOEFL equivalent.
All Students must have completed a minimum of 12 years of schooling by the end of Secondary School Education.
Contact us on [email protected]
+973 16660100 www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh
Medicine Entry Requirements
SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAVING
CERTIFICATE - TAWJIHIYA
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All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Secondary School Transcripts/ Certificates (Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12)
University Transcripts/Certificates (if applicable)
Certificate of English language proficiency, i.e. IELTS Academic or TOEFL certificate (or test booking
confirmation)
Academic Evaluation Form to be completed, signed and stamped by the school or University/other references
with predicted grades if applicable. (found on our website)
A letter of good conduct (applicable to applicants completing High School in Bahrain)
Personal statement of between 500 and 1000 words
Scanned copy of passport, including photo page
Scanned copy of CPR/GCC or other National Identity Card (if applicable)
Passport-style photograph
FEES
Medicine (5 & 6 Year Programmes)
International Students - $41,475
Bahraini Nationals - $39,500
5 Year Programme
DIRECT ENTRY
Required Subjects You need to study six subjects in total. Three Standard Level subjects (SL) and Three
Higher Level (HL) subjects. Higher Level subjects must include Two of the following; Biology, Chemistry,
Physics and Mathematics (all types are accepted). However, IF Mathematics is presented at Higher Level,
another science subject (as shown above) must be presented at Standard Level (SL).
Minimum Grade You need a minimum score of 35 IB Diploma points (inclusive of bonus points).
English language requirements Minimum score 5 in SL (IB) English or an IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5
overall (minimum 6.0 in any band) or TOEFL equivalent.
6 Year Programme
FOUNDATION YEAR
Required Subjects You need to study six subjects in total. Three Standard Level subjects (SL) and three
Higher Level (HL) subjects. Subjects must include English, Mathematics (all types are accepted) and at least
one laboratory science subject (Biology, Chemistry and Physics).
Minimum Grade You need a minimum score of 30 IB Diploma points (inclusive of bonus points).
English language requirements Minimum score 5 in SL (IB) English or an IELTS Academic minimum of 6.0
overall (minimum 5.0 in any band) or TOEFL equivalent.
Contact us on [email protected]
+973 16660100 www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh
Medicine Entry Requirements
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
(IB) DIPLOMA
All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Secondary School Transcripts/ Certificates (Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12)
University Transcripts/Certificates (if applicable)
Certificate of English language proficiency, i.e. IELTS Academic or TOEFL certificate (or test booking
confirmation)
Academic Reference Form to be completed, signed and stamped by the school or University/other references
with predicted grades if applicable. (found on our website)
A letter of good conduct (applicable to applicants completing High School in Bahrain)
Personal statement of between 500 and 1000 words
Scanned copy of passport, including photo page
Scanned copy of CPR/GCC or other National Identity Card (if applicable)
Passport-style photograph
All Students must have completed a minimum of 12 years of schooling by the end of Secondary School Education.
FEES
Medicine (5 & 6 Year Programmes)
International Students - $41,475
Bahraini Nationals - $39,500
5 Year Programme
DIRECT ENTRY
Required Subjects Three AP subjects from the following; Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Calculus. You must
also achieve a competitive High School Diploma cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA).
Minimum Grade You need a minimum score of 12 points (with a minimum 3 points in each subject).
English language requirements An IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in any band) or
TOEFL equivalent.
6 Year Programme
FOUNDATION YEAR
Required Subjects You need to study three AP subjects from the following; Biology, Chemistry, Physics and
Calculus. You must also achieve a competitive High School Diploma cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA).
Minimum Grade You need a minimum score of 9 points (with a minimum 3 points in each subject). However,
IF you are missing one of the required subjects (as shown above) you will need a third AP and a minimum
score of 10 points (with a minimum 3 points in each subject).
English language requirements An IELTS Academic minimum of 6.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in any band) or
TOEFL equivalent.
Contact us on [email protected]
+973 16660100 www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh
Medicine Entry Requirements
ADVANCED PLACEMENTS (AP)
All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Secondary School Transcripts/ Certificates (Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12)
University Transcripts/Certificates (if applicable)
Certificate of English language proficiency, i.e. IELTS Academic or TOEFL certificate (or test booking
confirmation)
Academic Evaluation Form to be completed, signed and stamped by the school or University/other references
with predicted grades if applicable. (found on our website)
A letter of good conduct (applicable to applicants completing High School in Bahrain)
Personal statement of between 500 and 1000 words
Scanned copy of passport, including photo page
Scanned copy of CPR/GCC or other National Identity Card (if applicable)
Passport-style photograph
All Students must have completed a minimum of 12 years of schooling by the end of Secondary School Education.
FEES
Medicine (5 & 6 Year Programmes)
International Students - $41,475
Bahraini Nationals - $39,500
5 Year Programme
DIRECT ENTRY
Required Subjects You need to study three of the following subjects at standard grade 12(XII); Biology,
Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. You must also study Mathematics to at least standard
grade 10 (X).
Minimum Grade You need a minimum cGPA of 90% (with a minimum 80% in each subject).
English language requirements An IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in any band) or
TOEFL equivalent.
6 Year Programme
FOUNDATION YEAR
Required Subjects You need to study three of the following subjects at standard grade 12(XII); Biology,
Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. You must also study Mathematics to at least standard
grade 10 (X).
Minimum Grade You need a minium cGPA of 80% (with a minimum 75% in each subject).
English language requirements An IELTS Academic minimum of 6.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in any band) or
TOEFL equivalent.
Contact us on [email protected]
+97316660100 www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh
Medicine Entry Requirements
INDIAN SENIOR SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE (CBSE AND ISCE)
All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Secondary School Transcripts/ Certificates (Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12)
University Transcripts/Certificates (if applicable)
Certificate of English language proficiency, i.e. IELTS Academic or TOEFL certificate (or test booking
confirmation)
Academic Evaluation Form to be completed, signed and stamped by the school or University/other references
with predicted grades if applicable. (found on our website)
A letter of good conduct (applicable to applicants completing High School in Bahrain)
Personal statement of between 500 and 1000 words
Scanned copy of passport, including photo page
Scanned copy of CPR/GCC or other National Identity Card (if applicable)
Passport-style photograph
All Students must have completed a minimum of 12 years of schooling by the end of Secondary School
Education.
For students that wish to practice Medicine in India in the future, you will need to complete the NEET exam prior
to joining RCSI Bahrain.
FEES
Medicine (5 & 6 Year Programmes)
International Students - $41,475
Bahraini Nationals - $39,500
If a candidate is presenting results from only one of the following school systems; A-Levels, Advanced
Placement or IB, please refer to the entry requirements section dealing specifically with that school system.
Candidates are also eligible for consideration based on presentation of a combination of subjects from different
systems as outlined below:
5 Year Programme
DIRECT ENTRY
Required Subjects Across A-Levels, AP or IB, you need to study three subjects from the following; Biology,
Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics/Calculus.
Minimum Grade With one subject at an A-Level minimum grade of A, you must present two other subjects
with a minimum grade of either B in A-Levels, 4 in AP or 5 in IB Higher Level.
Without one subject at an A-Level minimum grade of A, you must present at least 1 subject with a minimum of
5 in AP or 6 in IB Higher Level. You must also present 2 other subjects with a minimum grade of B in the
A-Levels, 4 in AP or 5 in IB Higher Level.
English language requirements Minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE English or minimum score 5 in SL (IB) English
or an IELTS Academic minimum of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in any band) or TOEFL equivalent.
6 Year Programme
FOUNDATION YEAR
Required Subjects Across A-Levels, AP or IB, you need to study three subjects from the following; Biology,
Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics/Calculus.
Minimum Grade With one subject at an A-Level minimum grade of B, you must present two other subjects
with a minimum grade of either C in A-Levels, 3 in AP or 4 in IB /Higher Level.
Without 1 subject at an A-Level minimum grade of B, you must present at least one subject with a minimum of
4 in AP or 5 in IB Higher Level. You must also present two other subjects with a minimum grade of C in the
A-Levels, 3 in AP or 4 in IB Higher Level.
English language requirements Minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE English or minimum score 5 in SL (IB) English
or an IELTS Academic minimum of 6.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in any band) or TOEFL equivalent.
Contact us on [email protected]
+973 16660100 www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh
Medicine Entry Requirements
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All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Secondary School Transcripts/ Certificates (Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12)
University Transcripts/Certificates (if applicable)
Certificate of English language proficiency, i.e. IELTS Academic or TOEFL certificate (or test booking
confirmation)
Academic Evaluation Form to be completed, signed and stamped by the school or University/other references
with predicted grades if applicable. (found on our website)
A letter of good conduct (applicable to applicants completing High School in Bahrain)
Personal statement of between 500 and 1000 words
Scanned copy of passport, including photo page
Scanned copy of CPR/GCC or other National Identity Card (if applicable)
Passport-style photograph
All Students must have completed a minimum of 12 years of schooling by the end of Secondary School Education.
Please note the following A-Level subjects are not accepted as a third subject for entry into the 6 year programme: General
Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives.
FEES
Medicine (5 & 6 Year Programmes)
International Students - $41,475
Bahraini Nationals - $39,500
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Secondary School Transcripts / Certificates (Grades 9,10, 11 & 12 to date)
University transcripts (if applicable)
A letter of good conduct (only applicable to applicants completing High School in Bahrain)
Scanned copy of passport, including photo page
Scanned copy of CPR/GCC or other National Identity Card (if applicable)
Passport-style photograph
All applicants must have completed a minimum 12 years of schooling by the end of secondary
school education.
FEES
27000 alumni in 30 countries.
Contact us on [email protected]
+97316660100 www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh
Nursing Entry Requirements
AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
DIPLOMA
All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Secondary School Transcripts / Certificates (Grades 9,10, 11 & 12 to date)
Academic Reference Form to be completed, signed and stamped by the school or University
A letter of good conduct (only applicable to applicants completing High School in Bahrain)
University Transcripts / Certificates (if applicable)
Scanned copy of passport, including photo page
Scanned copy of CPR/GCC or other National Identity Card (if applicable)
Passport-style photograph
All applicants must have completed a minimum 12 years of schooling by the end of secondary
school education.
FEES
27000 alumni in 30 countries.
Contact us on [email protected]
+97316660100 www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh
Nursing Entry Requirements
A-LEVELS/ AS-LEVELS
All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Predicted grades for AS and / or A-Level final exams
IGCSE certificates
Academic Reference Form to be completed, signed and stamped by the school or university
A letter of good conduct (applicable to applicants completing High School in Bahrain)
University Transcripts / Certificates (if applicable)
Scanned copy of passport, including photo page
Scanned copy of CPR/GCC or other National Identity Card (if applicable)
Passport-style photograph
All applicants must have completed a minimum 12 years of schooling by the end of secondary
school education.
FEES
27000 alumni in 30 countries.
Contact us on [email protected]
+97316660100 www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh
Nursing Entry Requirements
PHILIPPINE SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL DIPLOMA
All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Secondary School Transcripts / Certificates (Grades 9,10, 11 & 12 to date)
Academic Reference Form to be completed, signed and stamped by the school or University
A letter of good conduct (only applicable to applicants completing High School in Bahrain)
University Transcripts / Certificates (if applicable)
Scanned copy of passport, including photo page
Scanned copy of CPR/GCC or other National Identity Card (if applicable)
Signed and stamped Academic Reference Form (found on our website)
Passport-style photograph
All applicants must have completed a minimum 12 years of schooling by the end of secondary
school education.
FEES
27000 alumni in 30 countries.
Contact us on [email protected]
+97316660100 www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh
Nursing Entry Requirements
CBSE / ICSE
All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Secondary School Transcripts / Certificates (Grades 9,10, 11 & 12 to date)
Predicted grades for final year
Academic Reference Form to be completed, signed and stamped by the school or University
A letter of good conduct (only applicable to applicants completing High School in Bahrain)
University Transcripts / Certificates (if applicable)
Scanned copy of passport, including photo page
Scanned copy of CPR/GCC or other National Identity Card (if applicable)
Passport-style photograph
All applicants must have completed a minimum 12 years of schooling by the end of secondary
school education.
FEES
27000 alumni in 30 countries.
Contact us on [email protected]
+97316660100 www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh
Nursing Entry Requirements
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
(IB DIPLOMA)
All requirements are correct as of September 2022 but may be subject to minor change and the approval of the Higher
Education Council of Bahrain.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Secondary School Transcripts / Certificates (Grades 9,10, 11 & 12 to date)
Predicted IB grades
Academic Reference Form to be completed, signed and stamped by the school or University
A letter of good conduct (applicable to applicants completing High School in Bahrain)
University Transcripts / Certificates (if applicable)
Scanned copy of passport, including photo page
Scanned copy of CPR/GCC or other National Identity Card (if applicable)
Passport-style photograph
All applicants must have completed a minimum 12 years of schooling by the end of secondary
school education.
FEES
27000 alumni in 30 countries.
Contact us on [email protected]
+97316660100 www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh