Indian Applicants Program Overview
AUA College of Medicine, a division of Manipal Global Education Services, is the perfect choice for Indian students with a passion for medicine. Many Indian alumni are currently in residency or practicing throughout the United States and Canada.
Qualified students who complete premedical coursework at Manipal University in Manipal or American University Antigua College of Arts and Science (CAS) are guaranteed acceptance into AUA College of Medicine.
Pre-med to MD Program
The Pre-med to MD program is a 6.5 years program ideal for high school graduates and non-traditional students who are all set to pursue careers in medicine. They may complete the first two years of the program at American University Antigua College of Arts and Science (CAS). The rest of 4.5 years of the study shall be completed at AUA including 2 years of clinical rotations across the USA. The curriculum of the program provides a comprehensive approach to premedical training, emphasizing the development of critical thinking skills.
Program Summary
- 6.5 years program
- 2 years pre-med at CAS
- 4.5 years MD program at AUA which includes 2 years of Clinical Rotations in the USA
- This program is for students who have completed Grade 12
BSc to MD Program
The BSc to MD program is a 6.5 years program ideal for high school graduates and non-traditional students who are all set to pursue careers in medicine. They may complete the first two years of the program at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal (MAHE). The rest of 4.5 years of study shall be completed at AUA including 2 years of Clinical Rotations across the USA.
MD Program has the Basic Sciences taught at AUA’s high-tech campus in Antigua, and the Clinical Sciences, which consists of core and elective rotations that allow students to apply their Basic Sciences knowledge to real-world situations at affiliate teaching hospitals throughout the United States, Canada, and India.
Semester 5 prepares students for the USMLE Step 1, which must be passed before proceeding to Clinical Sciences.
Program Summary
- 6.5 years program
- 2 years BSc (pre-med) at MAHE, India
- 4.5 years MD program at AUA which includes 2 years of Clinical Rotations in USA
- This program is for students who have completed Grade 12
Application Checklist
- Official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended
- Two letters of recommendation:
- academic source
- professional source
- Passport-sized photo
- Personal statement
- Resume/CV
- Non-refundable application fee
- TOEFL or IELTS test score (if requested)
- The current overall cutoff score for the TOEFL is 95 (Internet-based total, or its equivalent on the Computer-based or Paper-based versions); and
- The current overall cutoff score for the IELTS is 7.0 (overall band score).
- Complete application form
Tuition & Fees
Refer to the below link for details about the tuition and fees. Overall fees vary for Indian applicants because of differences in the cost of living. Please contact the Admission Director for more details.
