American University of Barbados

Basic Sciences

American University of Barbados

Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Length:5 semesters
Cost per year:*
National: $44,766

This cost is an approximate conversion from U.S. dollars (USD) to Canadian dollars (CAD).



Description:

Study Medicine Abroad at the American University of Barbados, School of Medicine, which is focused towards creating the next generation of healthcare professionals in a highly creative learning environment based on advanced learning and interactive technologies.

Basic Medical Science Program is designed to fulfill personal, pre-professional or other career advancement goals of the students.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Requirements:

    Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission. Applicants who will attain the age of 18 by 31 December of the year of admission may also be considered eligible.


    In addition to a high school diploma, AUB requires that the applicant holds a bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited/recognized institution, including coursework equivalent to the Foundation of Medicine and Preclinical phase. This includes a minimum of 8 credit hours in each of the following or their equivalent - Biology, General Chemistry, Calculus, Organic Chemistry, and Physics.


    The language of instruction at AUB is English.

    • Applicants for whom English is a second language or have completed their education in a language other than English are required to submit evidence of English language proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
    • Applicants who have completed their education where the medium of instruction was English are exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement.
    • Applicants holding Advanced Placement (AP) English certification or an equivalent recognized English language qualification are exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement.

    NOTE: Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.


    Credits from professional degrees in Nursing, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Allied Health, Public Health, Chiropractic, or related health disciplines will be accepted in Foundation of Medicine and Preclinical Sciences phase of the program.


    Credits from an IMED-listed medical school can be transferred into the Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical phases of the program.


    Acceptance of transfer credits depends upon formal review of course comparability which is at the discretion of the university. Any requests for advanced standing should be made at the time of initial application.


    Applicants are advised that the submission of fraudulent documentation or the deliberate omission of material information during the application process will result in the withdrawal of any offer of admission or, if already enrolled, dismissal from the program.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 07, 2026