American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUACOM) has an articulation agreement with the American International College of Arts and Sciences — Antigua (AICASA) that gives aspiring doctors the opportunity to begin their medical education after graduating from high school. Through AICASA's pre-med program, successful students earn an Associate of Science in Health Sciences degree, which is accredited by the Antigua and Barbuda National Accreditation Board.
The AICASA pre-med program gives qualified students the opportunity to complete 62 undergraduate school credits, including all prerequisites required to enter medical school, in two years (4 semesters in total, each semester is 18 weeks in duration). Qualified students who complete the AICASA premedical coursework with a minimum GPA and other conditions set by the medical school are guaranteed acceptance into AUA College of Medicine's 4.5-year medical program.
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Qualified applicants must have earned a high school diploma, fifth-form diploma, or its equivalent with a GPA of at least 2.8 based on a 4.0 system, and at least 1000 or 24 on the first two sections of the SAT or in total for the ACT, respectively. Learn more
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Average HS GPA: 2.80
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2-year Associate of Science (AS) in Health Sciences — provides students with all of the college-level courses typically required for admission into most U.S. and Canadian medical schools, as well as American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine — in only four semesters
2+2 Degree Completion Program — is designed for any student who wishes to begin his or her undergraduate education in Antigua, and complete it at an approved post-secondary institution in either the US or Canada.
Prior Prep Program (PPP) — an intensive pre-medical program developed in conjunction with the AUA College of Medicine that prepares students with a BS/BA degree for medical school.
Non-degree Program — for students seeking specific credits to transfer to AUA or other institutions.
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Experienced faculty provides students with health sciences and undergraduate instruction to establish or reinforce the groundwork for entry into medical school.
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Associate of Science in Health Sciences degree
Tuition $5,500 per semester
Administration Fee (all semesters) $250
*Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Grants and scholarships are available for qualified students.
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Pre-med Graduate Success
As AICASA pre-med program graduates make their way to AUA College of Medicine, they will need an extensive network of contacts to maximize their chances of obtaining a residency position. AICASA alumni are a great resource for learning about opportunities. These physicians represent a wealth of knowledge and information about life as an AICASA and AUA student and residency.
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AICASA's campus is designed to give students every academic advantage as they embrace their future as healthcare professionals. The AICASA campus sits adjacent to the Caribbean Sea with its inviting waters and white-sand beaches.
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The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
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