Your launchpad to health professions success. Build the essential scientific foundation for medicine and allied health careers.
Programme Overview
The University of the Southern Caribbean’s Associate of Science in Premedical Studies provides intensive preparation for professional health programmes. This 2-year programme delivers rigorous science coursework modeled after first-year medical school requirements, developing competencies for medicine, dentistry, and clinical sciences.
Programme Details
- Campus: Main Campus
- Degree Components:
- General Education: 24 credits
- Core Requirments: 35 credits
- Biology Concentration: 22 credits
- GATE Approved: No
- Programme Delivery: Face-to-face / Blended
- Programme Duration: 2 years
- Total Credits: 81
Admission Requirements
- Five O’Level passes (Grades I-II/A-B in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology)
What you'll learn
Students master foundational sciences including organic chemistry, physics, and cellular biology. The curriculum covers human anatomy, physiology, and clinical biochemistry. Graduates develop essential laboratory techniques and research methodologies.
How this Programme Helps You
Graduates are prepared for competitive entry to medical and health professional schools. The programme provides prerequisite coursework for various clinical programmes. Students gain technical skills through hands-on laboratory experiences.