Victoria University of Barbados

• Victoria University of Barbados (VUB) located in Warren, St. Michaels is one of North America’s fastest growing and most highly-regarded medical schools.
• The quality VUB experience is shown in its lecturer to student ratio of 3:2, extensive clinical practice and patient treatment training, and cutting-edge facilities with an Anatomy Lab, Physics and Chemistry Lab, Microbiology Lab, and Computer Lab.
• The university has a diverse, experienced multinational faculty who teach in English and share their expertise in teaching, mentorship, and post-graduate support initiatives.
• VUB is well-recognised as it is listed in the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE).

• VUB graduates from the 5-Year Undergraduate Medicine Programme are qualified with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
• There are no entry exams for VUB and programmes are taught in English.
• The VUB curriculum is structured into five years of learning; the first year of Premedical foundation studies, then two years of Basic Sciences for 84 weeks (6 Terms), then two years of Clinical Sciences comprising 88 weeks of Core Rotations and Elective Rotations.
• Years 2 to 3 of Basic Sciences comprise the following theory subjects: Human Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Medical Biochemistry, Neurosci-ence, Medical Physiology, Molecular Medicine & Medical Genetics, Doctor Patient Relationship, Microbiology and Immunology, Behavioral Science and Ethics, General Pathology, Pharmacology, Systemic Pathology, Public Health Epidemiology and Statistic, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Introduction to Clinical Medicine, Pathophysiology, Physical Diagnosis and Community Prac-tice, Research in Health and Medicine.
• Years 4 to 5 of Clinical Rotations are 60 weeks of Core Rotations (Internal Medicine: 12 weeks, Surgery: 12 weeks, Obstetrics & Gynecology: 12 weeks, Pediatrics: 12 weeks, Orthopedics: 6 weeks, Psychiatry: 6 weeks), then, 28 weeks of Elective Rotations (Family Medicine: 6 weeks, and, 5 other rotations: 4 weeks each depending on student preferences).
• Clinical rotations are undertaken at local hospitals and medical facilities in Guyana and the UK; Core Rotations and Elective Rotations completed consecutively without breaks.
• There are no entry exams and three student intakes per annum (January, May, September).

• VUN offers a 4-Year Graduate Medicine Programme to applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related programme, e.g. BSc.
• Graduate students do not sit entry exams for VUB and all programmes are taught in English.
• The programme is structured into four years of modules: Years 1 to 2 are Basic Sciences, then for Years 3 to 4 students progress to Clinical Sciences.
• VUB’s Basic Sciences curriculum covers theoretical medicine modules to prepare them for clinical rotations and modules including Physiology and Pharmacology.
• Over Years 3 to 4, there are 60 weeks Core Rotations including Surgery, Or-thopaedics, and Paediatrics. Then, students progress to Elective Rotations for 28 weeks including Family Medicine.
• VUB students complete clinical rotations in the UK and Guyana, learning from specialist professors and clinicians.
• Graduate medicine at VUB has three annual intakes in January, May, and September.

Applicants must provide the following information:

1. An application which includes the following details: bio, education history, and course for which you are applying.
2. A copy of your secondary education results with subjects studied.
3. Two small photos of 4-5cm.
4. A personal statement.
5. One to Two letters of recommendation.

• Warrens is a southwesterly city on the island of Barbados that is considered a perfect balance of an urban and natural environment.
• Students can enjoy a calm city setting with modern amenities and stunning beaches.
• The city is close to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites with historic, cultural, social, and lifestyle attractions.
• Getting around Warrens is easy via public transport and private transfer services.

• Barbados is the most easterly of the Caribbean Islands with thriving political, economic, and social offerings.
• English is the official language of Barbados and many residents also speak ‘Bajan’, an English-based Creole dialect influenced by West Africa.
• An international airport connects Barbados with North America and Europe enabling easy transits for students and visitors alike.
• The friendly people, food scene, adventure activities, beaches, gardens, and tropical climate are all charming and delightful draws of living in Barbados.