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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
| − | '''Website:''' http://www.mua.edu | + | '''Website:''' http://www.mua.edu/<br> |
| − | '''Phone:''' 978 | + | '''Phone:''' (978) 862-9500<br> |
| − | '''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@mua.edu | + | '''Admissions e-mail:''' use this form [http://www.mua.edu/contact-us here] or admissions@mua.edu |
==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
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*4 years in length | *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 | **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 [http://www.mua.edu | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/curriculum here], |
====Admission statistics==== | ====Admission statistics==== | ||
| − | *Class size in | + | *Class size in 2017: 89-90 |
*International students are/are not eligible to apply | *International students are/are not eligible to apply | ||
| − | For information on class sizes, click [http://www.mua.edu/ | + | For information on class sizes, click [http://www.mua.edu/curriculum here] |
==Admissions Requirements== | ==Admissions 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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*Recommended Courses | *Recommended Courses | ||
**Mathematics (6 credits) | **Mathematics (6 credits) | ||
| − | **Physics (6 credits) | + | **Physics (6 credits) |
| + | **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 | ||
*Important: Students with the following courses are given preference during admissions: | *Important: Students with the following courses are given preference during admissions: | ||
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**Psychology/Interpersonal Skills | **Psychology/Interpersonal Skills | ||
**Communication | **Communication | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here]<br> |
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*Minimum: 3.0 or grade "B" | *Minimum: 3.0 or grade "B" | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here] |
====MCAT==== | ====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. | *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/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here] |
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
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*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/admissions/admission-requirements here] |
*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 [ | + | For more information, click [https://www.ets.org/toefl/ here] |
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*Selected applicants receive a notification about the interview date withing 2 weeks of their completed application. | *Selected applicants receive a notification about the interview date withing 2 weeks of their completed application. | ||
*Interviews occur on campus or by phone. | *Interviews occur on campus or by phone. | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admissions/how-to-apply here] |
| − | ==Timeline | + | ==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. | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/admissions/how-to-apply here] |
| − | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2016-2017== |
*Tuition: | *Tuition: | ||
| − | **Semesters 1-5 (Basic Sciences): $ | + | **Semesters 1-5 (Basic Sciences): $13,200.00/semester |
| − | **Semesters 6-10 (Clinical): $ | + | **Semesters 6-10 (Clinical): $15,850.00/semester |
| − | **Pre-medical program (if applicable): $ | + | **Pre-medical program (if applicable): $8,000.00/semester |
| − | For more information on tuition, click [ | + | 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> |
| − | For information on financial aid, click [ | + | For information on financial aid, click [https://www.mua.edu/admissions/financial-information/financial-aid here]<br> |
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[[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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:32, 19 January 2017
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
