Admission Requirements for the PhD Program

1. General Criteria for Admission to Graduate Programs at King Saud University

• The applicant must hold a Master’s degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of Very Good (3.75/5) or equivalent.
• Submission of two supporting recommendation letters for admission.

2. Program-Specific Criteria at the College

• The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Nursing (full-time study) from King Saud University or another recognized institution with a GPA not less than Very Good (3.75/5) or equivalent (if the university grants grades).
• A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS Academic or its equivalent.
• Must hold professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
• Must pass the written exam administered by the department with a score of 60% or higher.
• Must have at least two (2) years of professional experience in the field of specialization.