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Pre-Medical Master’s Program
An accelerated pre-med education program for career changers.
The Pre-Med Master’s Program is an accelerated medical education program for career changers with an undergraduate-level degree and some foundational science coursework.
After successfully completing this 2-semester, 8-month program, delivered through Medical University of the Americas (MUA), a fellow GUS Medical & Veterinary Schools institution, and achieving academic and professional benchmarks, students will be eligible for St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine’s 4-year MD program（https://medicine.stmatthews.edu/academics/programs/md-program）. Master’s program graduates are awarded a Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Science degree from MUA.
Learn more about attending our medical school in the Caribbean in this testimonial video:
Benefits at a Glance
Academic Preparation
The Master’s program prepares students with upper-level undergraduate science coursework to develop a strong medical education foundation, which is essential for success in an MD program. The accelerated curriculum will help students acclimate themselves to the rigors of medical school, offering them a unique opportunity to enhance their academic skills, expand their medical knowledge, and develop key study and time management strategies. Courses are led by dedicated professors with extensive knowledge in their respective fields and experience as MUA MD program instructors.
Flexible Study Schedules
The curriculum was designed to be accessible to students from around the world. It is offered on-campus at MUA (on the Caribbean island of Nevis) or online, with new classes starting in January, May or September. Full-time, part-time and asynchronous attendance are also options. However, we recommend that students seriously consider the full-time, in-person approach, as that will allow them to best focus on their medical education opportunities and achieve success in the program and beyond.
Supportive Environment
Program instructors and staff are committed to helping all students achieve their academic and career goals. They work closely with students to help them enhance their medical knowledge, prepare for future studies and achieve meaningful results in the Master’s program. Individualized academic and personal support is available, through office hours with faculty and strong Student Support Services（https://medicine.stmatthews.edu/academics/student-support）. This impactful support network is designed to help aspiring physicians make the most of the Pre-Medical Master’s Program and and go on to Doctor of Medicine success.
Accreditation and Recognition
The St. Matthew’s University MD program accreditor, the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM) , is recognized by the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME)（https://wfme.org/accm-awarded-recognition-status/） and its standards have been deemed comparable to the standards used to accredit medical schools in the United States by the U.S.