2 Degrees in 5 Years
This 5-year medical school program allows you to earn a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomedical Science degree and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in five years.
5-Year BSc/MD Program
Our 5-year medical program allows you to earn both a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomedical Science degree and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
What is the 5-year BSc/MD program?
The 5-Year BSc/MD Program is a 1+4 accelerated medical education program. The 3-semester (1-year) pre-medical curriculum is offered on-campus or online, including asynchronously, to accommodate students from multiple time zones. Students who successfully complete the pre-med program then proceed into the 4-Year MD Program. Attendees can begin their studies in January, May or September.
Benefits at a Glance
Save Time and Money
When compared to the traditional four years of undergraduate studies before medical school pathway, this 5-Year BSc/MD program saves you a great deal of time and money along your medical career pathway.
Grow Your Network
Begin medical school with a built-in support system of friends and study partners, who have experienced the same instruction, challenges and opportunities as you.
Guaranteed Admittance to Med School
Students who successfully complete the pre-med portion of the curriculum will be automatically admitted to the MD program at MUA, avoiding the challenges and expenses of applying to medical schools separately.
Top Faculty
Our 5-year medical program is taught by faculty who all hold either a PhD, MD or both, and who have extensive experience teaching medical students.
Individualized Support
MUA is committed to providing all students, from pre-med to MD, with the personal attention and help they need to succeed, from their first day all the way through clinical rotations.
Pre-Med Admissions Requirements
- Entry Qualifications: The following qualifications can be considered as pre-med requirements for admission to the 5-Year BSc/MD program:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Associates Degree
- 10 + 2 for India and Nepal
- Advanced Subsidiary Levels (AS Levels)
- Advanced Levels (A Levels)
- Irish Leaving Certificate
- CAPE Units 1 and 2
- South African Matric
- English Proficiency: Applicants whose principal language is not English may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or they may be required to take and pass the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall score of 7.0. The Admissions Committee may consider scores of 6.5 in both the overall and writing sections of the IELTS. Other comparable English proficiency tests may also be accepted.
- Admissions interview
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
Accreditation and Approvals
The MUA MD program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM), which is recognized by the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME). WFME standards have been deemed comparable to the standards used to accredit medical schools in the United States by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA).
MUA pre-med programs are accredited by the St. Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Education.
Medical University of the Americas is also one of the few international medical schools with approvals in the key U.S. states of New York, California and Florida. These states mandate regular institutional reviews and approvals prior to granting access to clerkship opportunities in their respective states, and other states rely on these approvals for the purposes of licensure.
MUA MD program graduates are eligible to practice in all 50 U.S. states, Canada and internationally.
MUA pre-med programs are accredited by the St. Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Education.
Medical University of the Americas is also one of the few international medical schools with approvals in the key U.S. states of New York, California and Florida. These states mandate regular institutional reviews and approvals prior to granting access to clerkship opportunities in their respective states, and other states rely on these approvals for the purposes of licensure.
MUA MD program graduates are eligible to practice in all 50 U.S. states, Canada and internationally.
Student Experience at MUA
At MUA, we are committed to providing a supportive and enriching educational environment where students can achieve academic, personal and career success.
Our Student Support Services, clubs and organizations, and academic development programs are all designed to ensure that attendees have all the support and resources they need to successfully navigate the rigors of medical school and obtain their MD degree.
Life on Nevis is safe and peaceful, offering students the perfect place to fully immerse themselves in their medical studies. And for when it’s time to unwind and relax, the beautiful beaches, tropical scenery and engaging activities all help ensure that students can refresh their minds and bodies.
MUA Campus
Our 10-acre medical campus offers a wonderful mix of modern classrooms and labs, study rooms, a medical library, activity spaces, ocean views and much more. It allows students to take full advantage of their medical education, and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed academically and clinically.
Pre-Medical Curriculum
Our pre-medical curriculum is designed to provide students with the medical knowledge and study habits needed to succeed in the MD program.
Pre-Medical Program Costs
MUA pre-med and MD program costs are designed to make medical education accessible for all those who are passionate about care.
FAQs About Pre-Med Programs
The number of years you spend completing pre-med studies depends on the educational pathway you take. If you decide to complete an undergraduate degree in a science-based field, you will spend four years in post-secondary studies prior to entering medical school. If you plan to enter medical school directly out of secondary school, you can choose a program such as MUA’s 6-Year BSc/MD Program and spend two years in pre-med studies. If you choose our 5-Year BSc/MD Program, you will spend one year in the pre-medical program.
Through MUA’s 5-Year and 6-Year BSc/MD Programs, you can complete your pre-medical education while already in medical school. However, you cannot directly enter our MD program without completing the necessary pre-medical educational requirements, either in a 4-year undergraduate program or our pre-med pathways.
Yes, you can complete two years of pre-med studies in our 6-Year BSc/MD Program, which is designed for students who plan to enter medical school directly out of secondary school. These students skip their undergraduate studies entirely and save significant time and money on their MD career journey.
Yes, pre-med students work hard to develop the knowledge, skills and study habits necessary to succeed in the rigorous 4-year MD program. Luckily, the program is designed to support their journey and our dedicated faculty members know exactly what students need to learn and develop in order to succeed.