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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://www.mua.edu/index.php<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.mua.edu/<br>
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'''Phone:''' 978-862-9500<br>
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'''Phone:''' (978) 862-9500<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@mua.edu
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' use this form [http://www.mua.edu/contact-us here] or admissions@mua.edu
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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====Curriculum====
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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*40 months in length
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*4 years in length
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**20 first months consist of basic science classes on the island of Nevis, while the next 2 years consist of clinical medicine done at hospitals in the US, Canada, Europe and the West.
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**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
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*Program starts in either September, January or May on a rolling admission basis
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/curriculum here],
  
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====Admission statistics====
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*Class size in 2017: 89-90
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*International students are/are not eligible to apply
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For information on class sizes, click [http://www.mua.edu/curriculum here]
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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**Inorganic Chemistry with lab (6 credits)
 
**Inorganic Chemistry with lab (6 credits)
 
**Organic Chemistry with lab (6 credits)
 
**Organic Chemistry with lab (6 credits)
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**English (6 credits)
 
 
*Recommended Courses
 
*Recommended Courses
 
**Mathematics (6 credits)
 
**Mathematics (6 credits)
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**Physics (6 credits)  
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**Physics (6 credits)
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**English (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
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admis_requirements.php here]
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*Important: Students with the following courses are given preference during admissions:
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**Cell Biology
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**Anatomy
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**Physiology
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**Genetics
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**Biochemistry
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**Molecular Biology
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**Physics
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**Mathematics
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**Statistics
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**Psychology/Interpersonal Skills
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**Communication
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here]<br>
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum: Information not provided.
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*Minimum: 3.0 or grade "B"
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*Average accepted score: 3.0 out of 4.0 (with slightly more than 3.0 in sciences)
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here]
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/other_faqs.php here]
 
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
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*Minimum scores: The University does not have a cut-off.
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*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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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admissions/admission-requirements 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
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*Two letters of recommendation in which one should be written by someone who can adequately assess the candidates academic strengths and abilities.
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*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
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admis_application.php here]
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here]
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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.
 
*Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be completed by those whose mother tongue is not English.
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admis_requirements.php here] and [http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.fab2360b1645a1de9b3a0779f1751509/?vgnextoid=69c0197a484f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD here]
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For more information, click [https://www.ets.org/toefl/ here]
  
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*After the interview, the University makes a decision of selecting students who are suitable to start Medicine. Students will then have 30 days to make a decision.  
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*Selected applicants receive a notification about the interview date withing 2 weeks of their completed application.  
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admis.php here]
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*Interviews occur on campus or by phone.
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admissions/how-to-apply here]
  
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==Timeline==
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==Timeline 2016-2017==
 
*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.
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/other_faqs.php here]
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admissions/how-to-apply here]
  
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==Tuition 2016-2017==
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*Tuition:
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**Semesters 1-5 (Basic Sciences): $13,200.00/semester
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**Semesters 6-10 (Clinical): $15,850.00/semester
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**Pre-medical program (if applicable): $8,000.00/semester
  
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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For more information on tuition, click [https://www.mua.edu/admissions/financial-information/ here] and [https://www.mua.edu/admissions/financial-information/compare-mua-cost here]<br>
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*Tuition:
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For information on financial aid, click [https://www.mua.edu/admissions/financial-information/financial-aid here]<br>
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**Semesters 1-5: $ 8,250
 
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**Semesters 6-10: $ 9,450
 
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*Dormitory (mandatory in 1st semester):
 
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**Single Occupancy Room: $2,539
 
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**Double Occupancy Room: $ 1,830.50
 
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.mua.edu/finan_tuitionandfees.php here]<br>
 
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.mua.edu/finan_financialaid.php here]<br>
 
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For more information on student housing, click [http://www.mua.edu/stude_housing.php 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]]

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Contacts

Website: http://www.mua.edu/
Phone: (978) 862-9500
Admissions e-mail: use this form here or admissions@mua.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

  • 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

For more information, click here,

Admission statistics

  • Class size in 2017: 89-90
  • International students are/are not eligible to apply

For information on class sizes, click here

Admissions 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)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Mathematics (6 credits)
    • Physics (6 credits)
    • English (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

GPA

  • Minimum: 3.0 or grade "B"

For more information, click here

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

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

For more information, click 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

Timeline 2016-2017

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

For more information, click here

Tuition 2016-2017

  • Tuition:
    • Semesters 1-5 (Basic Sciences): $13,200.00/semester
    • Semesters 6-10 (Clinical): $15,850.00/semester
    • Pre-medical program (if applicable): $8,000.00/semester

For more information on tuition, click here and here
For information on financial aid, click here

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