A dentist (BDS 2005, ~17 years' experience) living in Oman asked about suitable programs and Gulf-country refusal risk.
- Take IELTS Academic, not General. For a study permit the group was clear that Academic is the right module.
- Consider applying from your home country. One member who applied from Muscat while working there was refused, and said applying from the home country is safer. Treat this as group experience, not an official rule.
- Show family financial depth in the CA report. Property owned by parents, gold, cash and bank balances can all be included in the chartered accountant's net-worth report supporting the application.
- Program fit: for a dental background, a certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery was suggested; the poster's own preference was a master's in hospital administration. Pick something a visa officer can connect to your clinical career.