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The University of the West Indies requires the following CXC & CAPE to matriculate in the MBBS :
CXC CSEC : Math,English ,Chemistry,Physics,Biology and three additional subject
CAPE : Unit 1 and Unit 2 of Biology,Chemistry,Physics or Math
This program is very competitive and therefore it is recommended that you have grades 1 & 2
The faculty of Medicine works of a point base system .if you get 29-30 point then u will be qualify to receive a government sponsorship which pays for 3/4 of the school fee (Approximately $28,000 us ) .This will leave a tuition of Approximately $5,000 us. You can apply to Student Loan Bureau for a loan to pay for the $5,000. With this formula u won't have to pay out of your pocket and as such u will be able to have money for rent,books fare. The medical books are very expensive.
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5 Things I wish I knew before going Med School
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Hi,My name is John Folkes and I studied Medicine at University of the West Indies,Mona Campus.
09/16/2020
Here are 5 tips for Med school:
College life is really a great experience but there are some things that you really have to be aware of when deciding to make that step. Here are a few things you might need to know:
Med Mentorship Program
Meet Your Mentor
This Program is design to help High Schools to get an insight into the Application process to apply to medical school in the Caribbean and other countries.
Meet Shelby Minott
Hello, I am Shelby-Ann Minott. Iam a 3rd year student at the university of the West Indies.
I attended St.Hildas Diocence high school and graduated 2014 and I went to Holy Childhood and Quality Academics for 6th form.
Its good to be mentored because you get to have insight on the ins and outs in medical school.
We also tell you our opinion on which route is easier to get into Med School
You also have someone that will look out for you when you start your medical journey.
Click here to register for my Mentorship Program
Meet Daniel Williams
Hi, I am Nadine Williams. I am a final year medical student at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine.
I am socially active and involved in most calendar events within the faculty while remaining on the Dean's Honor roll. I believe that medical school is a journey and I will cherish those memories and experiences. With proper guidance and reassurance your journey through medical school can be an adventure.