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Admission Entrance Exam (AEE)
Test Specifications
Purpose:
The purpose of the Admission Exam is to provide an assessment to candidates from different high school education system, non-nationals within the UAE, and those from outside countries to select the best students that are eligible for program.
This is a mandate requirement as per Ministry of Education guidelines to test the knowledge base (cognitive level) and Multiple Mini interview (MMI) non – cognitive level for the selection of the best students.
The admission entrance exam is prepared as equivalent to the EmSAT specificationscovering the same topics.
Section 1 : Entrance exam
Test Description: Mathematics is mandatory to appear plus two of the three science subjects (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
Candidate is required to bring a pen along with the calculator.
Test Subject
MATHEMATICS (mandatory)
Test duration
120 minutes
Test description –
Computer based exam with multiple choice questions
Each question caries one mark
Nopenalties for incorrect responses
All questions to be attempted
Total Questions
MCQ – 50 questions
Content
ALGEBRA
- Use Properties of Rational and Irrational Numbers
- Equations
- Problems with Limits
- Number system
- Polynomials
- Linear inequality
- Exponents
GEOMETRY
- Trigonometry
- Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right angles
- Apply trigonometry to general triangles
- Understand similarity in terms of similarity transformations
- Visualize relationships between two dimensional and three-dimensional objects
STATISTICS
- Interpret linear models
- Understand independence and conditional probability and use them to interpret data
- Calculate expected values and use them to solve problems
Test Subject
BIOLOGY
Test duration
75 minutes
Test description –
Computer based exam with multiple choice questions
Each question caries one mark
Nopenalties for incorrect responses
All questions to be attempted
Total Questions
MCQ – 50 questions
Content :
1. From molecules to living organism: structure and function
- Properties of water
- Major Biomolecules, their composition, energy values and primary functions
- Enzymes: roles and properties
- Metabolism: Glycolysis and citric acid cycles
- Cell: types, structure, and function
- Body system: structure and function
2. Heredity and genetic technology
- Cell growth and cell division
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics: Pattern of inheritance
3. Evolution and Diversity of Life
- Concepts of evolution
- Classifications of living organism
- Biodiversity
4. Ecology: Interdependence, Energy, and dynamics
- Ecological concepts
- Food chains and Food web
Test Subject
CHEMISTRY
Test duration
75 minutes
Test description –
Computer based exam with multiple choice questions
Each question caries one mark
Nopenalties for incorrect responses
All questions to be attempted
Only one repeat attempt
Total Questions
MCQ – 50 questions
Content:
Chemical Foundation
- Conversion of S.I Units
- Temperature Scales and conversion
- Density calculations
- Accuracy and Precision
Inorganic Chemistry
- Elements, compounds and mixtures
- Properties and Interconversions of solids, liquids and gases
- Physical and Chemical changes and properties of matter
- Protons, Neutrons and Electrons
- Atomic number, Mass number and isotopes
- Distribution of Electrons
- Periodic Classifications of Elements
- Periodicity
- Ionic Bond ( Formulae and Properties)
- Covalent Bond and its properties
- Lewis structure of Atoms
- Intermolecular forces and its Properties
- Molecular Ionic and Net Ionic Equations
- Properties of Acids and Bases
- Acid-Base Equilibria, Titrations
- Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis definitions of Acid and Bases
Physical Chemistry
- Molar volume
- The Gas laws and problems
- Reaction rate
- The Rate Law
- Concept of Equilibrium and factors that affect equilibrium
- Enthalpy Changes ∆H and the chemical reactions
- Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics
- Gibbs Free Energy Changes and factors affecting Gibbs Free Energy ∆G
Organic Chemistry
- Chemical and Physical Properties of organic compounds
- Hydrocarbon Types and Nomenclature
- Saturated Hydrocarbons: Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
- Alcohols Nomenclature
- Production of Alcohol by Fermentation and in industry
- Reactions of Alcohols
- Carboxylic Acids and Esters
- Amine Types and Nomenclature
Analytical Chemistry
- Chemical hazards
- Safety Principles
- Criteria of Purity
- Instrumental Techniques
Nuclear Chemistry
- Radioactive Decay
- Nuclear Transformations
- Nuclear Fission
- Half-Life
Test Subject
PHYSICS
Test duration
75 minutes
Test description –
Computer based exam with multiple choice questions
Each question caries one mark
Nopenalties for incorrect responses
All questions to be attempted
Total Questions
MCQ – 50 questions
- Waves and Optics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Thermal Physics and Thermodynamics.
- Mechanics
- Modern Physics
Score Sheet
Score ( %)
Program /s
Selection
Minimum 70 % and above of each subject
Medicine
Selection shall be based on rank list
Minimum 50 % and above for each subject
Dentistry and Pharmacy
Minimum 35 % and above for each subject
Nursing and Health Sciences
Section 2 : Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)for non-cognitive areas.
Writing (50 – 150 words) / 6 questions
These are case scenarios where the cases are presented and applicant is required to write short answers and the applicant is evaluated on the skills and approach on Communication, Professionalism, Ethical issues, Critical thinking, Cultural diversity and insight knowledge of the healthcare system.
Test process and result
Applicants whose credentials have been accepted as adequate by the admissions office are informed about the date and time for the admission entrance exam.
The admission exam is conducted in the university and virtual (online) for the international applicants. Short-listed candidates shall be informed and called for personal interview with admission committee and the final selection is recommended on merit basis using admission exam result as one component of a variety of selection decision including the personal interview and the high school score result and English proficiency. The decision of the Admission Committee shall be final and binding.
Results are informed to the candidates by the selection / Offer letter.
