{"id":12102,"date":"2024-12-05T07:44:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T03:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcet.edu.om\/?page_id=12102"},"modified":"2025-08-24T10:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T06:57:57","slug":"postgraduate-qualifying-programme-pqp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gcet.edu.om\/en\/programmes\/postgraduate-qualifying-programme-pqp\/","title":{"rendered":"PQP Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#eaf1fd” overlay_strength=”1″ gradient_direction=”top_to_bottom” shape_divider_color=”#f4f4f4″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”40%” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”curve_opacity”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”2%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Introduction” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1733370092598{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]The Global College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) is delighted to introduce the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research Innovation (MoHERI) to assist students in improving their English language proficiency, specifically those aiming to bridge the gap between an IELTS score of 5 to 5.5 and from 5.5 to 6.<\/p>\n

This program is designed to provide targeted support for students aspiring to meet the English language requirements for the Masters Programs.<\/p>\n

The PQP is structured into two phases, catering to students based on their current IELTS proficiency.<\/p>\n

The PQP is an ideal solution for students who require a supportive, focused pathway to meet the language standards necessary for Admission to Maters\u2019 Programs. Through this program, GCET ensures that students are well-prepared to excel in their academic endeavors and future careers.[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”see-through-2″ hover_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”Apply Now” url=”https:\/\/gcet-sis.osos.om\/register” margin_right=”20px”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”see-through-2″ hover_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”Inquire Now” url=”https:\/\/gcet.edu.om\/contact\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”11931″ animation=”Fade In From Bottom” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”20px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom”][fancy_box box_style=”hover_desc” icon_family=”iconsmind” image_url=”6719″ hover_color=”extra-color-1″ box_alignment=”left” hover_desc_bg_animation=”long_zoom” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” color_scheme=”dark” secondary_content=”here’s some awesome text that would only be shown on hover” min_height=”350″ hover_content=”GCET” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Student-Hat2″ icon_size=”34″]\n

Awarding Body<\/h3>\n[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” delay=”100″][fancy_box box_style=”hover_desc” icon_family=”iconsmind” image_url=”6721″ hover_color=”extra-color-1″ box_alignment=”left” hover_desc_bg_animation=”long_zoom” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” color_scheme=”dark” secondary_content=”here’s some awesome text that would only be shown on hover” min_height=”350″ hover_content=”Full-time \u2013 Flexible” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Open-Book” icon_size=”34″]\n

Mode of Study<\/h3>\n[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” delay=”200″][fancy_box box_style=”hover_desc” icon_family=”iconsmind” image_url=”6723″ hover_color=”extra-color-1″ box_alignment=”left” hover_desc_bg_animation=”long_zoom” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” color_scheme=”dark” secondary_content=”here’s some awesome text that would only be shown on hover” min_height=”350″ hover_content=”Up TO 12 Weeks
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Duration<\/h3>\n[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” delay=”300″][fancy_box box_style=”hover_desc” icon_family=”iconsmind” image_url=”6725″ hover_color=”extra-color-1″ box_alignment=”left” hover_desc_bg_animation=”long_zoom” border_radius=”5px” image_loading=”lazy-load” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” color_scheme=”dark” secondary_content=”here’s some awesome text that would only be shown on hover” min_height=”350″ hover_content=”PQP1= 250 OMR
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Fees<\/h3>\n[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][toggles style=”minimal” accordion=”true”][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”PQP 1″][vc_column_text]Entry Point and Duration <\/strong><\/p>\n

For students with an IELTS score of 5.0, the program offers a comprehensive 12-week course.<\/p>\n

Key Areas to Focus on<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

PQP 1 focuses on strengthening core English skills, such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through intensive practice and personalized feedback. The curriculum is tailored to build confidence and fluency in English, enabling students to progress towards achieving an IELTS score of 5.5.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”PQP 2″][vc_column_text]Entry Point and Duration <\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an 8-week course aimed at students who have already achieved an IELTS score of 5.5 but need to reach 6.0.<\/p>\n

Key Areas to Focus on<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

PQP 2 emphasizes refining advanced language skills, including complex academic writing, critical listening, and structured speaking. The shorter duration reflects the more specialized nature of the training, concentrating on areas of improvement that are essential for scoring higher in IELTS.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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