How many campuses does Batterjee Medical College (BMC) have?
BMC currently operates four fully functional campuses:
Upcoming campuses are planned in Al Madinah and Al Qaseem, Saudi Arabia, expanding access to higher medical education.
Where are the BMC campuses located?
What programs are offered at each campus?
Jeddah Campus:
Aseer Campus:
Dammam Campus:
Dubai Campus:
How can I apply?
Applications are submitted online via bmc.edu.sa/apply.
Q: How can I contact the Admission & Registration Department?
Email: admission@bmc.edu.sa
Phone: 920033923What is the medium of communication at BMC?
Email: admission@bmc.edu.sa
Phone: 920033923
When does the admission period start?
Typically in January. Exact dates are announced on BMC’s official website and social media.
How can I track my application status after submission?
Applicants can track their admission status through the online portal using their registered email or mobile number.
Does BMC accept students from non-scientific tracks (e.g., literary or humanities)?
Yes, students from non-scientific tracks may apply through the “Science Foundation” option on the website to gain admission to the Non-Science Preparatory Year. Upon successful completion, students may apply as regular scientific-track high school graduates and receive the same benefits as other students.
The semester Fee for Non science Preparatory year is Sr-20,000
Does the college accept international students?
Yes, BMC accepts all kinds of international students, More than 50 nationalities are currently enrolled at the college.
Can students transfer from other universities to BMC programs?
Yes, transfer students are accepted based on academic requirements and seat availability, according to BMC’s transfer policy.
Can international students apply, and how can they obtain a student visa?
Yes, international applicants can apply to BMC through the “Study in Saudi Arabia” platform to receive the initial approval for a student visa. At the same time, they must apply through the BMC official website and complete all admission requirements, Approval from both platforms is mandatory to complete the admission process and legally enter the Kingdom.
What types of applicants are accepted?
Can students from non-science tracks apply?
Yes, through the “Science Foundation”, allowing non-science high school students to join the Preparatory Year and later continue as scientific-track students.
What are the general admission requirements?
What are the admission requirements for Saudi high school curriculum students?
What are the admission requirements for Saudi high school curriculum students?
What are the admission requirements for Bridging (Diploma) students?
BMC accepts Bridging students in all programs except Medicine.
The diploma must be in the same specialty as the intended program.
Diploma holders of 3 years or more may join from the third year of the program, while those with less than 3 years may start from the second year of the program.
Required documents:
• High School Certificate.
• Diploma Certificate and Transcript.
• Internship certificate.
• Valid Professional Classification Certificate from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
• English Language Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, or STEP).
What are the requirements for Double Major or Transfer students at BMC?
Double Major Applicants:
Applicants must hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, apply to a relevant or compatible program, submit official degree certificate and transcripts, and meet program-specific admission requirements, including the minimum GPA (if applicable).
Transfer Students:
Applicants must have completed at least one academic year or a foundation year at a recognized institution and submit official academic transcripts from their previous university.
What are the requirements for Double Major or Transfer students at BMC?
Applicants are evaluated by the Academic Committee based on GPA, specialization, and seat availability:
• 4.50 – 5.0: Eligible for all programs.
• 4.49 – or Less Eligible for all programs except Medicine.
What is the minimum high school percentage required for admission to Medicine?
A minimum high school percentage of 95% (Science track) is required for Medicine.
Applicants with lower percentages may apply for other programs and they can later apply for the medicine program after they pass the Parapatry year & get 4.5 or above GPA.
Can a student change their major after admission?
Yes, students can apply to change their major in the very start of academic year, according to the major changing policy and seat availability.
Can a student postpone or temporarily suspend studies?
Yes, students may request to Hold the studies with official approval according to the college’s holding policy.
Can a student postpone or temporarily suspend studies?
Yes, after completing one semester or one academic year, based on program availability.
Can a student postpone or temporarily suspend studies?
Yes, the Preparatory Year is mandatory for all academic programs in all branches of Saudi Arabia except Health Informatics and Health Administration.
What is the registration fee?
SAR 4,500, non-refundable.
What are the tuition fees of Saudi Campuses?
|
# |
Program |
Study Period |
Semester Tuition fees |
Campus Availability |
||
|
Preparatory |
Academic |
Internship |
||||
|
1 |
Foundation Year Program |
1 year |
- |
- |
30,000 SR |
Jeddah - khamis Mushait - Dammam |
|
2 |
General Medicine Practice |
1 year |
5 year |
1 year |
45,000 SR |
Jeddah - khamis Mushait - Dammam |
|
3 |
General Dentistry |
1 year |
5 year |
1 year |
37,500 SR |
Jeddah |
|
4 |
Pharm-D (Pharmacy) |
1 year |
4 year |
1 year |
35,000 SR |
Jeddah |
|
5 |
Respiratory Therapy |
1 year |
3 year |
1 year |
35,000 SR |
Jeddah - khamis Mushait |
|
6 |
General Nursing |
1 year |
3 year |
1 year |
30,000 SR |
Jeddah - khamis Mushait - Dammam |
|
7 |
Physical Therapy |
1 year |
3 year |
1 year |
27,500 SR |
Jeddah |
|
8 |
Radiological Sciences |
1 year |
3 year |
1 year |
27,500 SR |
Jeddah |
|
9 |
Occupational Therapy |
1 year |
3 year |
1 year |
25,000 SR |
Jeddah |
|
10 |
Health Management |
- |
4 year |
- |
25,000 SR |
Jeddah - khamis Mushait |
|
11 |
Health Information Management |
- |
4 year |
- |
25,000 SR |
Jeddah |
|
12 |
Nursing Accelerated Program |
- |
2 year |
1 year |
30,000 SR |
Jeddah - khamis Mushait - Dammam |
|
13 |
Master in Pharmacology and Toxicology |
- |
2 year |
- |
50.000 SR |
Jeddah |
What are the tuition fees of UAE Campus?
|
# |
Program |
Study Period |
Semester Tuition fees |
|
|
Academic |
Internship |
|
||
|
1 |
Respiratory Therapy |
3 year |
1 year |
30,000 AED |
|
2 |
Occupational Therapy |
3 year |
1 year |
30,000 AED |
|
3 |
General Nursing |
3 year |
1 year |
30,000 AED |
When is tuition fee due?
Before the start of each semester
Can tuition fees be paid in installments?
Yes, through the college’s financial aid unit and installment plan approval.
In case of student withdrawal, can the paid tuition fees be refunded?
Students may apply for a refund according to the BMC refund policy as follow:
|
Refund Period |
Refund Amount |
|
Within 1st week of the Semester |
80% of Semester tuition |
|
Within 2nd week of the Semester |
60% of Semester tuition |
|
Within 3rd week of the Semester |
40% of Semester tuition |
|
Within 4th week of the Semester |
20% of Semester tuition |
|
After 4 weeks |
None (No Refund) |
"In case of withdrawal or No show , any discounts or scholarships previously availed will be charged back to the student.
Are scholarships or financial aid applicable to living expenses?
No, only tuition fees are covered
Can a student apply for the Forsan Scholarship if they did not receive it at the time of admission?
Yes. Any student currently studying at BMC may apply for the Forsan Scholarship competition in subsequent years, provided they achieve an annual academic grade of 95% or above at BMC.
Can non-Saudi students apply for scholarships?
Yes, all nationalities are eligible according to approved criteria
What scholarships does BMC offer?
Following are the financial assistance programs:
Tamkeen Scholarship program:
The Tamkeen Scholarship aims to support students in achieving their academic goals by enabling access to higher education during the Program Foundation Year (PY).
Tamkeen – 100% Scholarship:
Eligibility Criteria:
Saudi Curriculum:
International Curriculum:
Benefits
Availability
Tamkeen – 50% Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
Saudi Curriculum:
International Curriculum:
Benefits
Availability
Al-Forsan Scholarship:
Eligibility Criteria
Scholarship Coverage
Ehsan Scholarship:
Ehsan scholarship aims to support orphans who are under the supervision and care of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, by providing a full tuition fee scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
Maslak Program (Educational Loan)
Maslak is an educational financing program dedicated to bachelor degree students. This program gives the opportunity to students to study and pay the tuition fees during and after graduation on instalments with zero interest.
Abna’a Al-Shuhada’a Scholarship:
To support the children of the martyrs of the homeland, BMC provides a full tuition fee scholarship
Eligible Programs:
Availability
Exceptional Grants:
Availability
Excellence Scholarships :
High School Graduates
Transferred Students
BMC Regular Students
Availability
Can a student apply for a alforsan Scholarship if they do not receive it upon acceptance?
Yes. Any student currently enrolled in the college can apply for alforsan Scholarship competition, provided they achieve an annual academic average of 95% or higher.
Can a student change the type of scholarship during their study period?
It depends on the requirements and conditions of the scholarship program, and each case is reviewed according to BMC’s admission and scholarship policy.
What is the official language of instruction?
English is used for all academic instruction and college communications.
Is the Preparatory Year mandatory?
Yes, except for Health Informatics and Health Management programs.
What is Academic Acceleration (Elite Admission)?
High-achieving students may enroll directly into their desired program without completing PY if they:
Achieve 95%+ in high school
TOEFL ≥80 or IELTS ≥6
Pass the Acceleration Exam (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, English, Medical Terminology)
Exam fee: SAR 6,000What is the Nursing Accelerated Program?
The Nursing Accelerated Program follows the same curriculum, courses, and learning outcomes as the regular Nursing program, The only difference is the study pace, Students in the accelerated track complete three academic semesters per year, allowing them to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in a shorter period of time, compared to the regular Nursing program, which follows two semesters per academic year.
What are the general requirements of admission for all types of students in BMC?
Applicants must be a holder of High school certificate. There is no time limit of certificate for all other types of students.
Applicants must have science subjects (Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics) in High school BMC will not accept applicants who have been expelled from other universities.
What are the requirements for Bridging Students?
Rules and Requirement for Bridging Students (Diploma students):
• BMC will accept Bridging students in all programs except Medicine.
• Diploma students can only join the program in which they have finished their Diploma.
• Applicants having diploma of 3 years or more may join from the 3rd year of program.
• Applicants having diploma less than 3 years, may join from the 2nd year of program Following documents are required for bridging students
• High School Certificate.
• Diploma Certificate
• Diploma Transcript
• Certificate of Professional Accreditation from Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (with valid date)
• No objection certificate from work place (If working)
• TOEFL, ILETS or Step as mention in the table:
What are the requirements for International high school students?
To join Medicine and Dentistry program after preparatory year the minimum required marks are:
High School: 80%,
For British curriculum we need “O level” with 6
subjects which must include Biology, Chemistry,
Math, Physics and English and AS/A level with 2
subjects Biology & Chemistry /Physics
Are the programs at Batterjee Medical College internationally recognized?
Yes, all programs that address the International Academy of Animation are.
Can I pursue a Master's degree abroad after graduating from Batterjee Medical College?
Yes, graduates of Batterjee Medical College can pursue postgraduate or residency programs in various countries, as the college's degree is recognized internationally.
Do graduates of the college work for the Saudi German Hospitals Group, and are they eligible for employment?
Yes, most college graduates work within the Saudi German Hospitals Group across the Kingdom and are given priority for employment opportunities. However, graduates perform at the same high level as graduates at any other institution after graduation.
Do the programs at Batterjee Medical College adhere to international standards?
Yes, all academic programs at Batterjee Medical College adhere to international standards.