Overview

Licensure: MUA students are eligible to practice medicine in Canada (Only Canadians), Puerto Rico and all 50 U.S. states.

USMLE Pass Rate: In 2015–19 MUA students averaged a 95% first-time pass rate on the USMLE Step 1 exam

Excellent Residency Placement:MUA graduates routinely achieve top residency placements in the U.S. and Canada.

Established hospital affiliates/relationships for core rotations in Semester 6-10 studies

Students: MUA students consistently achieve superior results on the critical USMLE licensing exams, and a significant proportion of our graduates obtain leadership positions in their residency programs.

Learning Environment: Smaller class size, focused Professor to student ratio, hands-on mentorship. THis is in contrast to many other much larger institutions with big classes.

Comprehensive Curriculum: The Program includes 5 semesters studying the Basic Sciences curriculum on the Saba University campus and five semesters of clinical rotations back in the U.S. or Canada at U.S. or Canadian teaching hospitals.

Approved for US federal loans: MUA is one of the select international medical schools to participate in US Federal Student Loan programs

Beautiful location that’s warm all year round, opportunities for snorkeling, swimming and much more

Student organizations for an enhanced student experience

Housing support both on and off-campus

Student services and support

Campus: Modern, state-of-the-art campus facilities include wireless technology available throughout the bright, airconditioned classrooms, labs, library and student lounges

Merit based scholarships available Up to US $45,000* in total, disbursed in a manner and over a timeframe determined the by Scholarship Committee. Amounts applied against tuition only.

Nevis Island has a low crime rate

Accreditation

Accreditation: Accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM)

Programme Structure

Course include:

Human Body Structure and Function
Human Histology and Physiology
Clinical Skills
Metabolism and Nutrition
Genetics and Development
Neuroscience and Neurology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-01-09 00:00:00

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pre-course requisites

General biology or zoology

Inorganic chemistry (with lab)

Organic chemistry (with lab)

English

MUA encourages students to complete courses in the arts, social sciences, philosophy, literature and the humanities

Taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is required for all applicants who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.

For Canadians, MCAT is recommended but not required.

English Proficiency - Since English is the language of instruction at Medical University of the Americas, it is important that applicants be prepared academically to pursue the curriculum and also be able to communicate well. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

Tuition Fee

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International

28900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14450 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

28900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14450 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

28900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14450 USD per semester during 48 months.

MD Program Basic Science Tuition per Semester (Semesters 1-5): $14,450

MD Program Clinical Medicine Tuition per Semester (Semesters 6-10): $18,155

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Medicine - Basic Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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