Overview

The Adult Critical Care Nursing program at the University of Sharjah is student centered, clinically focused, culturally relevant, geographically proximal and cost effective alternative to studying abroad. Moreover, it will strengthen the UOS interdisciplinary effort which implies inter-program collaboration in teaching, clinical and research.

Program objectives

The goals of the program are to:

Produce competent professional critical care nurse graduates able to provide advanced care practice for adult patients with multiple complex problems and their families.

Provide continuing education for critical care nurses to contribute to the health and wellness of the most vulnerable, focusing on the use of technology, advances in critical care practice, and the implementation of evidence based nursing.

Develop the research skills of the graduate in appraising and publishing clinical research papers with confidence.

Provide the graduate with a foundation for further study at the doctoral level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Assessment for Advanced Critical Care Nursing Practice

Pathophysiology for Advanced Critical Care Nursing Practice

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Critical Care Nursing Practice

Biostatics for Health Care Providers

Advanced Adult Critical Care Nursing - Clinical Practicum

Healthcare Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-25 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Nursing

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The student must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00. Students with a CGPA between 2.5 and 2.99 may be admitted conditionally.

The degree must be in a major that qualifies the student to study the master's program.

Attachment of ‘no objection certificate’ from the authorities responsible for national service for male Emirati students.

Attachment of a letter of study approval from the Kuwait Embassy Cultural Office for Kuwaiti students only.

Attachment of People of Determination card (if applicable).

In case the student works in a certain place, please attach a letter from the employer stating that the student is working for this agency.

A recent year of adult intensive Care nursing experience and/or emergency care prior to beginning the program.

Hold a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certification prior to entering in the program.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

54810 AED / year

≈ 54810 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

54810 AED / year

≈ 54810 AED / year

Living costs

Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

3400 - 5200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Program objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sharjah

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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