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The University of West Indies (UWI) on Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad
We are pleased to announce that for 2012 entry, the Medical School and M&D are working together so that successful completion of the M&D Pre-Med may lead to direct entry into the 2nd year of their MBBS programme.
We are currently accepting applications for September 2012 entry. To apply for the medical degree course now, please click here.
5-Year undergraduate Medicine
This course is open to students who have completed secondary education with possible 2nd year entry for those who have completed the 1-year M&D Pre-Med.
This University of West Indies has been home to three Nobel Prize winners, many distinguished Caribbean Prime Ministers and researchers of international acclaim. UWI is the region’s premier educational institution. Its faculties offer a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes. The University currently has a total enrolment of over 39,000 students and graduates annually approximately 5,800 students (at undergraduate, graduate and diploma levels).
Mona is the administrative Centre of the University and covers approximately 653 acres. It is the oldest and largest of all the university campuses and has a wide variety of services. In 1948 the university was established as a college of the University of London.
The Mona Campus, which houses the soon to be completed state of the art medical centre, encompasses 653 acres of land formerly part of two large sugar estates. Scattered throughout the campus are the famous historic ruins of a Roman-style aqueduct, water wheel, and other remnants of the sugar works which once stood on the site. The campus is nestled in a lush valley embraced by Long Mountain to the south and the southernmost peaks of the famous Blue Mountain Range to the North. Mona is perhaps one of the most scenic areas in Greater Kingston, with the surrounding mountains providing a verdant backdrop which enhances the serene atmosphere of the campus.
Course Structure
In the first two years, emphasis is placed on learning the structure and functioning of the human body. The courses cover Human Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine and are integrated with the teaching of Pharmacology, basic Pathology, Microbiology and Community Health. A simultaneous introductory clinical course is designed to provide relevance of this knowledge to later clinical practice.
Formal clinical training begins in Year 3 and continues into the final two years through a series of rotating hospital and clinic attachments (clerkships) in the main medical and surgical disciplines.
On successful completion of the 5th year, students sit a final qualifying examination with written and clinical components.
If you wish to browse the extensive UWI website, please click: www.mona.uwi.edu
Student life in the West Indies
The islands of the West Indies are a tropical paradise of the coast of the Americas being both a tourist hub and a tranquil getaway. Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad are three of the most popular West Indian islands with thousands of people from different areas of the world descending on their shores each year.
The campus of Mona is based in Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica. Kingston is the largest English-speaking city in the Caribbean. A colourful and cosmopolitan capital, it is the financial and commercial core of Jamaica and also home to a number of famous residents.
Food in the West Indies is varied from traditional dishes of Ackee and Saltfish or Jerked meats and fish, to international dishes with restaurants in French, Italian, Chinese and Spanish cuisine.
If you are taking a short break from studying whilst at Mona, how about visiting some of Jamaica’s major landmarks? There is the world famous Dunns River Falls in Ocho Rios, somewhere good to take a dip and relax in calming waters, visit the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston or take a stroll along the Seven Mile Beach in Negril.
Application Procedure: Complete M&D Application; send University transcripts for evaluation; complete telephone interview.
Entrance Requirements: High A-level results or equivalent in sciences subjects (as for most UK medical schools), or having completed the M&D Pre-Med Programme. There are no entrance examinations.
Application Deadline: Taking applications for September 2012 entry.
To register your interest and apply for their medical degree course now, please click here.
Opening hours (Mon-Fri): 10:00 - 18:00 GMT. Closed December 23rd - January 2nd inclusive.
Many UK medical schools and dental schools receive many applications to study medicine or study dentistry and places are very limited. Therefore, the preparation of a UCAS application form for medical or dental school is very important. Online Medical Admission forums are an excellent way to exchange views and ideas on what medical schools are looking for and which medical and which dental schools actually ask the toughest interview questions. The premed course is an excellent way to secure a place at a UK medical schools in the UK or medical schools based abroad. Medical and dental school applicants are strongly advised to get as much medical work experience and possible. Medical work experience seminars and dental work experience seminars consist of a series of medical seminars and dental seminars at a NHS hospital based in Britain. Many students also fine that UKCAT revision and UCAS Personal statement checking is very helpful.
Fierce competition for UK medical school places has encouraged students to embark on medical degrees and dental degrees outside of the UK, such as: Medical schools in Poland, Medical schools in Slovakia, Dental schools in Slovakia, Medical schools in Prague, Dental schools in Prague and Medical schools in the Caribbean.