5-Year BSc/MD Program

Our 5-year medical school program allows you to earn both a Bachelor’s degree in Science (BSc) and a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD)

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. The program is offered three times per year: January, May, and September.

Benefits at a Glance

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2 Degrees in 5 Years

Our 5-year medical school program allows you to earn both a Bachelor’s degree in Science (BSc) and a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD).

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Save Time and Money

Save on undergraduate tuition, fees, and living costs, and become a physician years sooner by studying a 5-year MD program in the Caribbean.

Medical University of the America’s Academic Calendar and Course Catalog

Grow Your Network

Begin medical school with a built-in support system of friends and study partners.

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 have extensive experience teaching medical students.

Admissions Requirements

Entry Qualifications: The following qualifications can be considered for admission to the 5-Year BSc/MD program:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Associates Degree
- 10 + 2 for India and Nepal
- AS Levels “Advanced Subsidiary Levels”
- A Levels “Advanced Levels”
- Irish Leaving Certificate
- CAPE Units 1 and 2
- South African Matric
English Proficiency: Since English is the language of instruction at MUA, it is important that applicants be prepared academically to pursue the curriculum and be able to communicate effectively. Applicants whose principle language is not English may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other comparable exam.