Medical Screening & Infectious Disease and Immunization Report

All students joining RCSI Bahrain are required to submit infectious disease screening and immunization records prior to joining the university. In compliance with the Ministry of Health Bahrain, all new applicants must submit evidence of having completed the Infectious Disease Screening identified below (Section A) and provide an Immunization Report.

International Applicants

Should complete the screening identified below (Section A).  International applicants will be re-screened for Infectious Diseases once they arrive in Bahrain.  The Student Health & Wellbeing Unit will arrange this following registration.

Applicants from the GCC

Should complete their Infectious Disease Screening identified below (Section A) at a Ministry of Health Facility in their country of origin.  Results should be recorded on a medical examination certificate, which clearly states the applicant’s fitness and stamped by the health authority.   Please note that screening completed at a private facility within the GCC will be accepted, however, repeat screening will be required in Bahrain.  The Student Health & Wellbeing Unit will arrange this following registration.

Bahraini Applicants

Bahraini applicants should complete their Infectious Disease Screening at their Local Health Centre and results should be recorded on the “Medical Examination Certificate – Studies Fitness”.  

Section A. Infectious Disease Screening Required:

• Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
• Hepatitis B Antibodies
• Hepatitis C Antibody
• HIV  1 & 2
• Tuberculosis Screening (PPD skin test)
• Chest X Ray

Please note if a student tests positive for infectious diseases upon rescreening, they will not be eligible to continue on the program and will be repatriated.