RAK Medical & Health Sciences University was established in 2006 by the Ras Al Khaimah Human Development Foundation (RAK-HDF) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council member, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Chancellor of the University, with the vision to be the leading Medical and Health Sciences University in the UAE. The university is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence and committed to prepare graduates with critical skills to join the medical and healthcare fields in the 21st Century. Study programs include: • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) • M.S. Clinical Pharmacy • M.S. Pharmaceutical Chemistry • M.S. Pharmaceutics • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • RN-BSN Bridge Program (for working nurses holding Diploma to upgrade to BSN) • Master of Science in Nursing -4 Specialties: - Adult Health Nursing, - Psychiatric - Mental Health Nursing, - Pediatric Nursing - Community Health Nursing. The University is the first in UAE to commence the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program in September 2011. M.S. in Pharmacy programs commenced in September 2012.