St Lucia Pre-Med Program
Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia
DURATION
60 Weeks
LANGUAGES
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PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
May 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 2,500 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Overview of IAU College of Arts & Sciences: Pre-med Program
The faculty of the International American University College of Arts and Sciences developed a unique program to serve the needs of students, from varying backgrounds, interested in pursuing careers in medicine. The College of Arts and Sciences offers a boutique program with highly individualized instruction in courses that are required prerequisites for admission to the College of Medicine’s MD program. Enrollment in the College of Arts and Sciences will better prepare students for success in the IAU College of Medicine.
The College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Medicine often share some faculty, facilities, and other resources enabling pre-medical students the opportunity to become familiar with the campus, faculty, learning resources, and island life before beginning the more challenging MD curriculum.
In addition, pre-medical students interact with successful medical students in the basic sciences, who provide supplemental instruction in premedical prerequisites and who also serve as lab assistants, peer advisors, and tutors.
Acceptance into the College of Medicine Program is guaranteed from the College of Arts and Sciences if the student successfully completes the Pre-med program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Combined Pre-Med/MD Program
The Combined Pre-Med/MD Program offers a foundation for Basic Sciences to accommodate students from different academic backgrounds prior to beginning the Doctor of Medicine Curriculum. Evaluation of an applicant’s prior educational background will determine eligibility and appropriate placement into the Pre-Med/MD program. Students in the combined program will complete four terms of undergraduate coursework (IAU College of Arts & Sciences Pre-Med Program) before beginning the MD curriculum.
Scholarships and Funding
Veterans Benefits
IAU College of Medicine recognizes the service and sacrifice of US military veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has approved VA educational benefits to all qualifying students attending IAU College of Medicine.
Canada Student Loan Program
IAUCOM is approved by the Government of Canada and is listed under the Can Learn Master Designated List (MDL). Students from Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador Ontario, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Islands, Saskatchewan and Yukon can apply for loans under the Canada Student Loan Program IAUCOM students who are residents of Ontario are eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
Indian Student Loan
Students can get educational loans from banks such as HDFC, ICIC, Axis Bank, South Indian Bank, and State Bank of India for amounts ranging from 5-10 Lakhs/year without collateral and up to 20 Lakhs or more with collateral security. Email at finaid@iau.edu.lc to learn more about the different interest rates and repayment periods.
Curriculum
Term 1
- Physics I (5 Credits)
- General Biology (5 Credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry I (5 Credits)
- English I (4 Credits)
- College Algebra with Calculus (4 Credits)
Term 2
- Physics II (5 Credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry II (5 Credits)
- English II (4 Credits)
- General Psychology (4 Credits)
Term 3
- Medical Informatics (5 Credits)
- Organic Chemistry (5 Credits)
- Biotechnology & Genetics (4 Credits)
- Biostatics with Epidemiology (4 Credits)
- Introduction to Microbiology (5 Credits)
Term 4
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (5 Credits)
- Medical Biochemistry (5 Credits)
- Introduction to Patient Doctoring (5 Credits)
- Medical Terminology (5 Credits)
- Cell Biology & Histology (5 Credits)