Are you seeking a rigorous medical education that will furnish you with the necessary clinical skills to practice medicine in the US, Canada and globally? The PGDip in International Medical Sciences will see you work towards the required United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 qualification.
Why study with us
- Build a course portfolio evidencing your progressive development as a medical practitioner and professional. It’s a great way of demonstrating, both to yourself and others, that you are achieving your learning outcomes and reflecting on your progress.
- You’ll acquire the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to deliver high-quality, compassionate medical care to diverse patient populations to the level of USMLE Step 1.
- You will have early clinical exposure via medical cases and patient simulators, learning through a variety of teaching formats including lectures, small group sessions and laboratory activities.
Important information
- This course is only available to international students.
What you'll do
- The University’s Medical Society provides you with the opportunity to attend several events and trips throughout the year. Members also support each other through the demands of a high-pressure course.
- The Human Anatomy Resource and Learning Centre (HARLC) allows you to engage in learning about the workings of the human body. Access to the Centre’s resources supports the development of your clinical skills and competencies.
- You’ll develop the skills, knowledge and experience required to progress to the next stage of your medical training.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Accreditations
Entry requirements
This course is open to international students only.
- Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in any subject but preferably in science focused
- Supporting documents: Personal Statements of no longer than 750 words or transcripts or letter of recommendation or chronological list of employment and education
- Biology : 1 year- 8 credit hours
- General Chemistry: 1 year- 8 credit hours
- Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry: 1 year -8 credit hours
- General Physics or statistics: 1 semester-4 credit hours
- For questions about transfer eligibility please visit the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine website
- Medical Admissions Test: Medical college admission test or university clinical aptitude test or Graduate Medical School Admissions Test or The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
- Test must not be older than 5 years and not older than 2 years for Graduate Medical School Admissions Test
- IELTS: Score of at least 6.5 but 7.0 ideal or test of English as a Foreign Language with score of 100
Fees and funding
For information regarding course fees and costs, please email Catherine Rankin.
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
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UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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Academic expertise
International and UK experienced clinicians and nurses actively support our students. Many staff currently practise in UK hospitals providing essential support to students in the transition to their clinical years.
We offer expert-led sessions on clinical topics. The majority of our staff have Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Our experienced and skilled lecturers are passionate about their subject and dedicated to educating our future clinicians.
This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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