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Gulf / Middle East Healthcare (nursing & allied health) Pathway
Indian healthcare graduates can seek Gulf licensure through DHA (Dubai), DoH (Abu Dhabi) or MOH. This page explains the Prometric exam and dataflow verification, what St. Mary's University (SMRU) provides and what the graduate must do. Licensure is granted by the Gulf regulator, not by SMRU.
Important: who grants registration
Registration and the licence to practise are granted by the destination country's own regulator after its own exams, checks and requirements — never by St. Mary's University. SMRU provides the qualifying Indian degree and pathway preparation; it does not guarantee a foreign licence, visa or job. Requirements change; always confirm current rules with the named regulator before relying on this page.
The regulator
Registration to practise is granted by the Dubai (DHA), Abu Dhabi (DoH, formerly HAAD), and the Ministry of Health (MOH) for other emirates/countries.
The exam / assessment
Prometric / regulator licensing examination for the profession, plus dataflow primary-source verification
Realistic timeline
Typically 3–9 months after graduation and required experience, depending on the exam and dataflow verification.
What St. Mary's University provides
- A UGC-recognised degree in the relevant discipline
- Guidance on dataflow document verification
- Exam-preparation direction
What you must do yourself
- Complete any required post-qualification experience
- Pass the relevant Prometric/regulator exam
- Complete dataflow verification and secure employment/visa independently
Plan your pathway
Talk to admissions about the SMRU degree that fits this pathway. Email reach@smru.edu.in or call +91-7331119432 (WhatsApp).
Frequently asked questions
Who grants healthcare (nursing & allied health) registration in Gulf / Middle East?
Dubai (DHA), Abu Dhabi (DoH, formerly HAAD), and the Ministry of Health (MOH) for other emirates/countries. St. Mary's University provides the qualifying degree and pathway preparation; it does not grant the foreign registration.
What exam is required?
Prometric / regulator licensing examination for the profession, plus dataflow primary-source verification
How long does the pathway take?
Typically 3–9 months after graduation and required experience, depending on the exam and dataflow verification.
Does SMRU guarantee a licence or job abroad?
No. SMRU provides the Indian degree and preparation support only. Registration, visa and employment are decided by the destination country's regulator and authorities.