Bridgetown International University

Bridgetown International University
Location
492G+44 Bridgetown, Cheapside, Barbados

Bridgetown

Barbados
Coordinates13°05′55″N 59°37′15″W / 13.098530°N 59.620876°W / 13.098530; -59.620876Coordinates: 13°05′55″N 59°37′15″W / 13.098530°N 59.620876°W / 13.098530; -59.620876
Information
TypeMedical school
Established2017 (2017)
LanguageEnglish
Websitebiumed.com

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

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:

  1. World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)[4]
  2. Medical Council of India (MCI)[5]
  3. Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)[4]

Medical Program and Degree

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

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Barbados Becoming Medical Education Hub | GIS". gisbarbados.gov.bb. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
  2. ↑ "MD Program in Barbados". Bridgetown International University. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
  3. ↑ "Barbados Becoming Medical Education Hub | GIS". Gisbarbados.gov.bb. 2018-02-08. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
  4. 1 2 3 "School Detail". Search.wdoms.org. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
  5. ↑ "For Students to Study in Abroad". MCI India. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
  6. 1 2 3 "Admission Overview". biumed.com. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
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