AUC Accreditations

Your medical school's accreditation is crucial for your MD qualification. AUC School of Medicine graduates can take the PLAB test and apply for GMC registration without an individual assessment, streamlining the pathway to pursue FY1, FY2, and licensure in the U.K.

The AUC Community: Two Campuses in the USA and the UK

Two Campuses in the USA and the UK

AUC University has two campuses:

Sint Maarten
Campus(US)

Sint Maarten Campus(US)

Explore over 40 clubs & organizations and pursue unique learning opportunities.

Students can learn, research, and gain practical exposure through:

Fully equipped Anatomy Lab

Simulation center

Applied Research Laboratory

University of Central Lancashire
(UCLan) in Preston, UK

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Get the best of both worlds- Study with AUC students and faculty in classroom at UClan. Leverage additional resources and facilities like clubs, gyms, libraries, labs, accommodation at UClan. Students enrolled in AUC’s U.K. Track program in Preston enjoy access to numerous student-led club societies at UCLan’s Student Union.

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Unique Program Features

One Program, Two Pathways

AUC’s global perspective allows eligible students to begin their MD journey on campus in Sint Maarten, or at AUC’s program site in the United Kingdom through AUC partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston, UK.

Note: The U.K. track is open to non-U.S. citizens.

Global Electives

Students have the option to complete a six-week clinical rotation in one of six countries: 

  • The Dominican Republic, 
  • India, 
  • Thailand, 
  • Uganda, 
  • Vietnam, or 
  • Zimbabwe. 

Students gain hands-on training and exposure to different healthcare systems. These valuable experiences are also strong talking points during residency interviews.

Affiliated Teaching Hospitals and Clinical Sites

7 U.K. Hospital Affiliates in the UK:

  • London
  • Greater Manchester
  • Berkshire
  • Surrey
  • West Sussex

17 U.S. Hospital Affiliates in the USA

  • New York
  • California
  • Illinois
  • Maryland
  • Connecticut
  • Michigan
  • Louisiana
  • Florida
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Admission Criteria at AUC University

You must have studied an undergraduate program in medicine with at least two semesters, including labs for each of the following subjects:

  • General Biology
  • General Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry or
  • Biochemistry

AND 

One semester of: 

  • General Physics, 
  • Calculus, or 
  • Statistics

If you fall short on all of these you might be offered a Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP). 

Note: Substitutions and/or exceptions for med-school prerequisites are made

on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the admissions committee. 

When you are required to attend MERP?

  • If you have scored below-average grades in foundational science subjects.
  • If you are a working professional and stayed away from education for over 10 years.
  • If you have not studied any of the science related courses as specified above.

What to expect in MERP?

  • MERP is required if you have been offered conditional acceptance into the medical school
  • 15- week Virtual program
  • 3 Sessions in a year- April, August, and December 
  • Time Zone- ET(Eastern Time Zone)

Non-U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents: 

  • NEET,
  • MCAT, 
  • UCAT, or 
  • GAMSAT

Note: NEET, MCAT, and UCAT scores will be considered ONLY if they are less than 5 years of taking the exam. However, GAMSAT scores are valid ONLY if they are 2 years old.

U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents of the U.S.: 

  • MCAT


Note: These Medical Admissions Tests might be waived off for students coming from areas where there is no access to these exams, like Africa. However, you must show strong knowledge and excellent grades in science subjects to be considered for the waiver.

  • Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose(SOP): It should be atmost 750 words.
  • Letters of Recommendation/reference: It is necessary to provide a minimum of one academic and one professional letter. If a professional letter is not available, two academic letters may be sent.
  • Educational/Employment History
  • Resume in chronological order 
  • Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts are allowed for the first review; but, in order to assure authenticity at the time of admission, you are required to present final official transcripts from the institution prior to matriculation.

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Cost of Attendance or Tuition Fees

Fees

Costs per semester(1-5 semesters)

Costs per semester(6-10 semesters)

Tuition Fee

$21,568

$28,146

Administrative Fee

$5,430

$3,841

Health Insurance Fee

$359

$1,306

Dorm charge (if applicable)

Single- $5,965 

Double- $5,083 

Single- $5,965 

Double- $5,083 

On-campus and Off-Campus Housing

On-campus
Housing
  • AUC Campus Security
  • In-proximity to campus
  • Fully furnished Apartments with Single and Double occupancy
  • Campus Gym 
  • Basketball Court and 
  • WiFi
Off-campus
Housing
  • Off-campus living accommodations are available within preferred neighborhoods of:
  • Beacon Hill
  • Cupecoy & Cupecoy Beach
  • Pelican Key
  • Simpson Bay
  • Point Pirouette
  • A complimentary shuttle service is available to transport students (7 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily)

Program Intakes

AUC accepts rolling applications throughout the year. However, you must try to submit applications at least two months in advance of the desired intake.

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Scholarships for the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

You can get your hands on a wide range of scholarships offered by AUC, as listed below:

Academic Merit Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • Either a minimum MCAT score of 490 (the latest MCAT edition) or a minimum undergraduate overall GPA of 3.00 are required.
  • You need to have an acceptance offer from AUC for the first semester.

Award: $15,000

Dean's Academic Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • Either a minimum MCAT score of 505 (the current MCAT score) or a minimum undergraduate overall GPA of 3.50 is required.
  • You need to have an acceptance offer from AUC for the first semester.

Award: $25,000 

Trustee's Academic Excellence Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • A minimum MCAT score of 510 (the current MCAT score) or an undergraduate overall GPA of 3.70 is required.
  • You need to have an acceptance offer from AUC for the first semester.

Award: $45,000 

MERP Success Scholarship

Eligibility

  • You have to earn at least a 70% grade in MERP.
  • For the MD program, AUC matriculation is a requirement.

Award:$15,000 to $45,000

International Scholarship

Eligibility

  • You must be a citizen or permanent resident of a nation besides the United States or Canada.
  • You must have earned a bachelor's degree.

Award: $8,000- $80,000

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