DR Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences – FMS

Department: School of Medicine – MDSC

Level: BACHELOR OF MEDICINE & BACHELOR OF SURGERY – MBBS

Description:

The MBBS Programme which spans five years is divided into three pre-clinical and two clinical years. Upon successful completion of the course of study, graduates must follow a 12-month internship in order to be eligible for certification by the Medical Council and full registration to practice medicine.

CSEC Minimum passes: 5

CSEC Mandatory: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

CAPE Minimum passes: 3

CAPE Mandatory: Biology, Chemistry

Alternative Qualifications:

  • Passes at Levels I & II in Chemistry, Biology and any other subject in the Pre-Science programme (Faculty of Science and Technology).

  • A triple major Associate Degree in Science from an approved Community College with a GPA greater than 3.5

Transfer applicants or applicants holding first degrees from the Faculty of Science and Technology – please see matriculation regulations set out in the latest version of the faculty’s Undergraduate Handbook: https://sta.uwi.edu/faculty-booklet-archive.

Career Opportunities: Public & Private Hospitals and Clinics; Private practice; Medical research; Academia; Pharmaceutical Companies; Health Insurance; Corporates.

Website: http://sta.uwi.edu/fms/programmes.asp