Masters and
Higher Diploma Programs

Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology and Biostatistics​

• The applicant must be a graduate of one of the following majors: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Applied Medical Sciences Programs, Health System Management, Health Education, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Health Administration, Colleges of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Epidemiology.
  
• The cumulative GPA must not be less than 3.50 / 5.00 or its equivalent for graduates of the College of Medicine or the College of Dentistry, and a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.75 / 5.00 or its equivalent for the rest of the applicants from other health majors.
• The applicant must have an English language test score:
• - 61 in TOFEL /IBT
• - or 500 in TOFEL (PBT)
• - or 6 in IELTS
• - or 83 in STEP
• Saudi nationality or an official scholarship for non-Saudis.
• Approval of the employer to study for the entire duration of the program (head of department and director of medical services or approval of the CEO of the National Guard Health Affairs).​
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from an employer or academic institution with a date of issuance not less than 6 months.
• Passing the personal interview.
• Acceptance is based on the overall evaluation of the applicant and the availability of seats.

Masters and
Higher Diploma Programs

Master of Public Health in Health Systems Management​

• The applicant must be a graduate of one of the following specializations: medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, applied medical sciences programs, public health, health administration, hospital administration, health economics, business administration.
  
• The cumulative GPA must not be less than 3.50 / 5.00 or its equivalent for graduates of the College of Medicine or the College of Dentistry, and a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.75 / 5.00 or its equivalent for the rest of the applicants from other health specializations. 
• The applicant must have an English language test score:
• - 61 in TOFEL /IBT
• - or 500 in TOFEL (PBT)
• - or 6 in IELTS
• - or 83 in STEP
• Saudi nationality or an official scholarship for non-Saudis.
• Approval of the employer to study for the entire duration of the program (head of department and director of medical services or approval of the CEO of the National Guard Health Affairs).​
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from an employer or academic institution with a date of issuance not less than 6 months.
• Passing the personal interview.
• Acceptance is based on the overall evaluation of the applicant and the availability of seats.

Masters and
Higher Diploma Programs

                    ​Special Admission Requirements

Master of Health Informatics​

• ​ The applicant must be a graduate of one of the following specializations: medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, applied medical sciences programs, health system management, information management, computer and information technology. 
  
• The cumulative GPA should not be less than 3.75 / 5.00 or its equivalent for graduates of specializations related to information sciences, and sciences related to health (dentistry, pharmacy, applied health sciences). And a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.25 / 5.00 or its equivalent for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).​
• The applicant must have an English language test score:
• - 61 in TOFEL /IBT
• - or 500 in TOFEL (PBT)
• - or 6 in IELTS
• - or 83 in STEP
• Saudi nationality or an official scholarship for non-Saudis.
• Approval of the employer to study for the entire duration of the program (head of department and director of medical services or approval of the CEO of the National Guard Health Affairs).​
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from an employer or academic institution with a date of issuance not less than 6 months.
• Passing the personal interview.
• Acceptance is based on the overall evaluation of the applicant and the availability of seats.

Masters and
Higher Diploma Programs

                    ​Special Admission Requirements

Higher Diploma Program in Health Executive Leadership - HELP​

• ​The applicant must have a minimum of a master's degree in one of the following specializations: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Applied Medical Sciences Programs, Public Health, Health Administration, Hospital Management, Health Economics, Business Administration or any health specialization. ​ 
  
• The applicant must have at least three years of experience in a leadership position and must submit a letter proving his appointment to this position.
• The cumulative GPA must not be less than 3.50 / 5.00 or its equivalent for graduates of the College of Medicine or the College of Dentistry, and a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.75 / 5.00 or its equivalent for the rest of the applicants from other health specializations. 
• The applicant must have an English language test score:
• - 61 in TOFEL /IBT
• - or 500 in TOFEL (PBT)
• - or 6 in IELTS
• - or 83 in STEP
• Approval of the employer to study for the entire duration of the program (head of department and director of medical services or approval of the CEO of the National Guard Health Affairs).​
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from an employer or academic institution with a date of issuance not less than 6 months.
• Passing the personal interview.
• Acceptance is based on the overall evaluation of the applicant and the availability of seats.

​Masters and
Higher Diploma Programs

                    ​Special Admission Requirements

Higher Diploma Program in Family Safety​

• ​Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in one of the health specialties, humanities: Psychology, sociology, social service, or educational specialties, or law with a grade not less than very good. ​ 
  
• Proficiency in Arabic (the language of the diploma program) spoken and written.
• It is preferable to submit a certificate of professional practice in the field of family protection for at least one year from a local, regional or international entity​. ​
• Proficiency in English spoken and written is preferred.
• Commitment to paying the higher diploma fees​.​
• Passing the personal interview.
• Acceptance is based on the overall evaluation of the applicant and the availability of seats.