Difference between revisions of "Medical University of the Americas"
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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
− | '''Website:''' http://www.mua.edu/ | + | '''Website:''' http://www.mua.edu/mua/<br> |
'''Phone:''' 978-862-9500<br> | '''Phone:''' 978-862-9500<br> | ||
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@mua.edu | '''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@mua.edu | ||
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==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
*Doctor of Medicine (MD) | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ||
− | * | + | *4 years in length |
− | ** | + | **First half of the program consists of basic science classes on the island of Nevis, while the next 2 years (72 weeks) consist of clinical medicine done at hospitals in the US and Canada |
*Program starts in either September, January or May on a rolling admission basis | *Program starts in either September, January or May on a rolling admission basis | ||
+ | *Class size: approximately 80-90 students | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/curriculum here], [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/curriculum/view-all-basic-science-courses here] and [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11&Itemid=4 here]<br> | ||
+ | For starting dates, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/how-to-apply/start-dates here]<br> | ||
+ | For information on class sizes, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/faqs here] | ||
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**Physics (6 credits) | **Physics (6 credits) | ||
**The University also encourages students to take courses in Arts, Social Sciences, Philosophy, Literature and Humanities | **The University also encourages students to take courses in Arts, Social Sciences, Philosophy, Literature and Humanities | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/ | + | *Important: Students with the following courses are given preference during admissions: |
+ | **Cell Biology | ||
+ | **Anatomy | ||
+ | **Physiology | ||
+ | **Genetics | ||
+ | **Biochemistry | ||
+ | **Molecular Biology | ||
+ | **Physics | ||
+ | **Mathematics | ||
+ | **Statistics | ||
+ | **Psychology/Interpersonal Skills | ||
+ | **Communication | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/requirements/pre-med-coursew here]<br> | ||
+ | For more information on the Pre-med requirements, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/pre-medical-program/requirements-for-pre-medical-program here] | ||
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
− | *Minimum | + | *Minimum: 3.0 or grade "B" |
− | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/images/Forms/catalog.pdf here (page 14)] | |
− | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/ | ||
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
− | *Minimum scores: The University does not have a cut-off. | + | *Minimum scores: The University does not have a cut-off, but the MCAT is required for North American students. For other applicants, it is recommended. |
+ | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/faqs here] | ||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
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*Official transcripts of previous institutions attended | *Official transcripts of previous institutions attended | ||
*MCAT scores | *MCAT scores | ||
− | *Two letters of recommendation in which one should be written by someone who can adequately assess the candidates academic strengths and abilities. | + | *Two letters of recommendation in which one should be written by someone who can adequately assess the candidates academic strengths and abilities, and the other one from a professor. |
**A pre-medical advisor’s committee report may also be given instead of the letters. | **A pre-medical advisor’s committee report may also be given instead of the letters. | ||
*TOEFL scores | *TOEFL scores | ||
*Two photos, passport size in colour | *Two photos, passport size in colour | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/how-to-apply/admissions-documents here] |
====Other Requirements==== | ====Other Requirements==== | ||
*Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be completed by those whose mother tongue is not English. | *Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be completed by those whose mother tongue is not English. | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/how-to-apply/admissions-documents here] and [http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.fab2360b1645a1de9b3a0779f1751509/?vgnextoid=69c0197a484f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD here] |
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
− | * | + | *Selected applicants receive a notification about the interview date withing 2 weeks of their completed application. |
− | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/ | + | *Interviews occur on campus or by phone. |
+ | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/images/Forms/catalog.pdf here (page 10)] | ||
+ | |||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
*There are no deadlines for application submission as acceptances are based on a rolling admission basis. | *There are no deadlines for application submission as acceptances are based on a rolling admission basis. | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/faqs here] |
− | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2010-2011== |
*Tuition: | *Tuition: | ||
− | **Semesters 1-5: $ 8, | + | **Semesters 1-5 (Basic Sciences): $ 8,750/semester |
− | **Semesters 6-10: $ 9, | + | **Semesters 6-10 (Clinical): $ 9,950/semester |
+ | **Pre-medical program (if applicable): $ 5,750/semester | ||
+ | **4-year tuition: $ 97,475 | ||
*Dormitory (mandatory in 1st semester): | *Dormitory (mandatory in 1st semester): | ||
**Single Occupancy Room: $2,539 | **Single Occupancy Room: $2,539 | ||
**Double Occupancy Room: $ 1,830.50 | **Double Occupancy Room: $ 1,830.50 | ||
− | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.mua.edu/ | + | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/financial-information/basic-science-tuition here] and [http://www.mua.edu/mua/images/Forms/calculate_expenses.pdf here]<br> |
− | For information on financial aid, click [http://www.mua.edu/ | + | For information on financial aid, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/financial-aid here]<br> |
− | For more information on student housing, click [http://www.mua.edu/ | + | For more information on student housing, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/student-life/housing here] |
[[Category:Medical University of the Americas|Medicine]] | [[Category:Medical University of the Americas|Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine|Medical University of the Americas]] | [[Category:Medicine|Medical University of the Americas]] | ||
[[Category:United States|Medical University of the Americas]] | [[Category:United States|Medical University of the Americas]] |
Revision as of 01:08, 20 August 2010
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Contacts
Website: http://www.mua.edu/mua/
Phone: 978-862-9500
Admissions e-mail: admissions@mua.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
- First half of the program consists of basic science classes on the island of Nevis, while the next 2 years (72 weeks) consist of clinical medicine done at hospitals in the US and Canada
- Program starts in either September, January or May on a rolling admission basis
- Class size: approximately 80-90 students
For more information, click here, here and here
For starting dates, click here
For information on class sizes, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (90 semester hours)
- Students may alternatively enter the Pre-Med program after 2 years of study (60 semester hours)
- Required Courses
- General Biology or Zoology (6 credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry with lab (6 credits)
- Organic Chemistry with lab (6 credits)
- English (6 credits)
- Recommended Courses
- Mathematics (6 credits)
- Physics (6 credits)
- The University also encourages students to take courses in Arts, Social Sciences, Philosophy, Literature and Humanities
- Important: Students with the following courses are given preference during admissions:
- Cell Biology
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Genetics
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Psychology/Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
For more information, click here
For more information on the Pre-med requirements, click here
GPA
- Minimum: 3.0 or grade "B"
For more information, click here (page 14)
MCAT
- Minimum scores: The University does not have a cut-off, but the MCAT is required for North American students. For other applicants, it is recommended.
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Application form
- $ 75 Application fee
- Personal statement
- Official transcripts of previous institutions attended
- MCAT scores
- Two letters of recommendation in which one should be written by someone who can adequately assess the candidates academic strengths and abilities, and the other one from a professor.
- A pre-medical advisor’s committee report may also be given instead of the letters.
- TOEFL scores
- Two photos, passport size in colour
For more information, click here
Other Requirements
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be completed by those whose mother tongue is not English.
For more information, click here and here
Interview
- Selected applicants receive a notification about the interview date withing 2 weeks of their completed application.
- Interviews occur on campus or by phone.
For more information, click here (page 10)
Timeline
- There are no deadlines for application submission as acceptances are based on a rolling admission basis.
For more information, click here
Tuition 2010-2011
- Tuition:
- Semesters 1-5 (Basic Sciences): $ 8,750/semester
- Semesters 6-10 (Clinical): $ 9,950/semester
- Pre-medical program (if applicable): $ 5,750/semester
- 4-year tuition: $ 97,475
- Dormitory (mandatory in 1st semester):
- Single Occupancy Room: $2,539
- Double Occupancy Room: $ 1,830.50
For more information on tuition, click here and here
For information on financial aid, click here
For more information on student housing, click here