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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

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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

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GPA

• Minimum: 3.0 or grade "B"

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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.

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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

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Other Requirements

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be completed by those whose mother tongue is not English.

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Interview

• Selected applicants receive a notification about the interview date withing 2 weeks of their completed application.
• Interviews occur on campus or by phone.

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Timeline

• There are no deadlines for application submission as acceptances are based on a rolling admission basis.

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Tuition 2012-2013

• Tuition:
  • Semesters 1-5 (Basic Sciences): $10,250.00/semester
  • Semesters 6-10 (Clinical): $11,450.00/semester
  • Pre-medical program (if applicable): $6,750.00/semester
  • 4-year tuition: $ 115,300
• Dormitory (mandatory in 1st semester):
  • Single Occupancy Room: $2,602.00
  • Double Occupancy Room: $1,874.00

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