{"id":1570,"date":"2025-05-08T13:54:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T17:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/uwigsm\/?page_id=1570"},"modified":"2025-05-08T19:45:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T23:45:49","slug":"admissions-eligibility-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/uwigsm\/admissions-eligibility-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions &#038; Eligibility FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;faqs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Admissions &#038; Eligibility&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;admissions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text ul_type=&#8221;disc&#8221; ul_item_indent=&#8221;3em&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<h2>Academic qualifications required to apply for the MD programme<\/h2>\n<p>Applicants must have a BSc in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry. Other degrees may be considered by the entrance committee.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants who show evidence of proficiency in biology, chemistry, and\/or related disciplines and communication skills will have an advantage. Students who do not may be considered if they develop proficiency in these areas through qualifying courses.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, applicants must have an O-Level certificate or equivalent, including passes in Mathematics, English, and Physics.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Entry requirements for the qualifying courses<\/h2>\n<p>Prospective candidates should have one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A high school certificate (Grade 12 matriculation) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, English, and a Foreign Language.<\/li>\n<li>At least five (5) passes at CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency (Grades I-III), GCE O-Levels, BSCSE (Grades A-C), or approved equivalents. Required subjects: English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and a Foreign Language.<\/li>\n<li>Consideration will be given to students transferring from other fields into health professions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Entrance exams or standardized tests required for admission<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>American students: MCAT scores will be considered.<\/li>\n<li>Indian students: NEET scores will be considered.<\/li>\n<li>All applicants will be required to attend an interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>English proficiency requirement for non-native speakers<\/h2>\n<p>Applicants must submit results from one of the recognized English proficiency tests.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Direct entry into the MD programme for students with a science-related degree<\/h2>\n<p>Students with degrees in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry or related discipline may apply for direct entry into the MD programme.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Academic qualifications required to apply for the MD programme Applicants must have a BSc in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry. 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