Bridgetown International University
| Bridgetown International University | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
492G+44 Bridgetown, Cheapside, Barbados Bridgetown | |
| Coordinates | 13°05′55″N 59°37′15″W / 13.098530°N 59.620876°WCoordinates: 13°05′55″N 59°37′15″W / 13.098530°N 59.620876°W ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Information | |
| Type | Medical school |
| Established | 2017 |
| Medium of language | English |
| Website | biumed |
The Bridgetown International University (BIU), established in 2017, is a medical school that has its campus in Bridgetown, Barbados, Caribbean Region, North America. Bridgetown International University provides education in the sector of Medicine & offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program with a duration of 5 1/2 years to students from all around the world including students from India & neighboring countries, and African countries,[1] among others, who have completed 12th Grade in school.[1][2]
Government Information Service, Barbados reported that in the next 5 years, BIU plans to build a campus in Barbados to accommodate 5000 students.[1]
Accreditation and history[edit]
Bridgetown International University was established in 2017. The school is the seventh medical school to start operating in Barbados, where the government has been emphasizing development of medical education as a way to diversify the economy. The first intake is expected to be 500 students from India, Sri Lanka, Ghana, South Africa and Nepal.[3]
Since its inception, Bridgetown International University has been recognized by various reputed medical institutions & organizations around the world. Bridgetown International University is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).[4] Other major recognitions of Bridgetown International University include:
- World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)[4]
- Medical Council of India (MCI)[5]
- Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)[4]
Medical Program and Degree[edit]
BIU offers MD (Doctor of Medicine) Program based on US medical curriculum.
Bridgetown International University offers three academic session starts in a year: January, May, and September and doesn’t require its students to clear any private entrance examination.[6]
Curriculum duration of the program is 5 1/2 years.[6] English[6] is used as the language of instruction.
Faculty[edit]
The medical faculties of Bridgetown International University include MD & Ph.D. holders from different regions including Barbados, India, and other Caribbean countries.[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Barbados Becoming Medical Education Hub | GIS". gisbarbados.gov.bb. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
- ↑ "MD Program in Barbados". Bridgetown International University. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
- ↑ "Barbados Becoming Medical Education Hub | GIS". Gisbarbados.gov.bb. 2018-02-08. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "School Detail". Search.wdoms.org. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
- ↑ "For Students to Study in Abroad". MCI India. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Admission Overview". biumed.com. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
External links[edit]
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