About

Bridgetown International University (BIU) is one of most respected and highly esteemed University in the Barbados, aimed at offering an entirely new framework of Medical Education. The University is 100% committed to emerging as an elite transformational agent in the world of healthcare.

The University’s unique approach is reflected in the pattern of its curriculum specially designed to enhance the potential of the emerging medical practitioners. The unique approach combines cross-disciplinary teaching modalities, breakthrough technologies and modern innovative ways to advance training in both basic science and clinical skills throughout the medical curriculum. Bridgetown International University has designed its educational system to offer best quality education without any requirement of Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).

Bridgetown International University is a reputed Institution that embrace a curriculum to facilitate the emerging medical practitioners with competency for States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) along with regular medical education. The University has entrusted the responsibility of designing the entire curriculum to the experts from the field of medicine and clinical research who have a broad idea and expertise about the pattern of the United States Medical Licensing Examination standards.

School Admin Details

First Name:
Admissions
Last Name:
Bridgetown International University
Registration Email:
BIU@umcas.com
Phone Number:

School Details

School Name:
Bridgetown International University
School Email:
Address:
Ingleside Cr. 7th Avenue
Belleville and Pine Roads, St. Michael
Barbados
Website:
https://www.biumed.com/
Alternate School Names:
BIU
Degree Title:
MD - Doctor of Medicine
Language of Instruction:
Entrance Examination Requirement:
Not required
Foreign (Non-National) Students Eligible:
Yes

Admission Office Map


Ingleside Cr. 7th Avenue
Belleville and Pine Roads, St. Michael
Barbados
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Campus Office Map


Building 2, Prescod Blvd
Prescod Blvd, Bridgetown
Barbados
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Additional Information

Doors Opened in:
2017
Programs Offered:
MD
Degrees Granted:
Doctor of Medicine
Pre-Med Offered:
Yes
Listed in IMED:
Yes
Listed in WHO:
Yes

Tuition Fees

Base Tuition:
Fee structure for the entire five-year course as per the recognitions offered by the American Medical Association-1st year: $11,000 – 2nd, 3rd,4th year: $9,000 each year – 5th year: NO FEE
Additional Fees
Further Information:
https://www.biumed.com/fees-structure/

Accreditation Details

MCAT Requirements:
Not required
Duration of Program(s):
MD program provides advanced academic as well as practical training to the students . The curriculum has been designed as per US medical standards.The MD (Doctor of Medicine) is a degree course of 5 years wherein the first 1 years is of the Pre-Medical, followed by 2 years of Basic Science program and the last 2 years of the Clinical Rotations where the student can get a golden opportunity to study and practice in the US and Barbados . The University is affiliated with top and reputed hospitals where students can pursue their clinical training. During this period student gain a lot of exposure as they are taught how to work in a professional environment. The faculty encourages students to participate in various projects to enhance their abilities and to provide better exposure.

The MD Program

Shelf Exams:
Exit Exams:
Details about the Pre-Med Program (if available):

The Premedical Program is a 1-year Program with four Trimesters.

Details about the Basic Sciences:

The basic science program is actually extended under a duration of two years which emphasizes on teaching the students about the problem-based learning methodology. Students enrolled in this course are offered enhanced knowledge about the basic biomedical sciences, physical exam skills, and problem-solving techniques. These aspects tend to be pretty helpful in the real-time situation of their medical career.

Details about the Clinical Sciences:

The University organise the Clinical Rotation Program.The Clinical Science Program(comprising of final six trimesters) is an extended 72 weeks program of Clinical Rotation. The 72 weeks program is bifurcated into 48 weeks of Core Program and; 24 weeks of Elective Rotations at top affiliated hospitals based on performance of the students. This program not only enable the students to gain practical exposure but also gives them an opportunity to take responsibility of dealing with different practical scenarios which would further give them extensive knowledge. After successful completion of the Clinical Rotation Program, the students are awarded with the degree of Doctor of Medicine.

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