Overview of IUB School of Arts & Sciences: Pre-med Program

The faculty of the International University of Barbados – School of Arts & Sciences has developed a unique program designed to serve the diverse needs of students from various academic backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The School of Arts & Sciences offers a boutique program with highly personalized instruction in courses that are prerequisite for admission to the School of Medicine's MD program. Enrollment in the School of Arts & Sciences will better equip students for success in the IUB School of Medicine.

The School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Medicine share faculty, facilities, and resources, allowing pre-medical students to familiarize themselves with the campus, faculty, learning resources, and the vibrant life in Barbados before starting the more rigorous MD curriculum.

Additionally, pre-medical students will have the opportunity to interact with successful medical students in basic sciences, who offer supplemental instruction in pre-medical courses. These students also serve as lab assistants, peer advisors, and tutors.

Acceptance into the School of Medicine is guaranteed from the School of Arts & Sciences upon the successful completion of the Pre-med program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Combined Pre-Med/MD Program

The Combined Pre-Med/MD Program provides a foundational curriculum in Basic Sciences for students from different academic backgrounds before they begin the Doctor of Medicine curriculum. The evaluation of an applicant’s prior educational background will determine eligibility and appropriate placement into the Pre-Med/MD program. Students in this combined program will complete four terms of undergraduate coursework (IUB School of Arts & Sciences Pre-Med Program) before progressing to the MD curriculum.

Pre-med Curriculum

TERM 1

  • Medical Informatics (5 Credits)

  • Introduction to Microbiology (5 Credits)

TERM 2

  • Organic Chemistry (5 Credits)

TERM 3

  • Biotechnology & Genetics (4 Credits)

  • Biostatistics with Epidemiology (4 Credits)

TERM 4

  • (To be determined based on program updates or specific course offerings)