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Passes in at least five (5) subjects at CXC(CSEC) General Proficiency (Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade III) or GCE O’levels, or approved equivalents, which must include English Language and Mathematics. Applicants to the BSc Pharmacy programme must have Physics at CXC(CSEC) General Proficiency (Grades I and II or from 1998 Grade III) or GCE - Level or approved equivalent.

For MBBS, DDS and DVM

The minimum requirements:

SCHEME A

  • Passes in two (2) units of Chemistry, Biology or Zoology, and Physics at CAPE or GCE A-level equivalent
  • Pass in CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency or GCE O-level Mathematics is also required

SCHEME B

  • Passes in two (2) units of Chemistry, Biology or Zoology, and Mathematics at CAPE or GCE A-level equivalent
  • Pass in CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency or GCE O-level Physics is also required

SCHEME C

  • Passes in both units of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics at CAPE or GCE A-level equivalent
  • Pass in CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency or GCE O-level Biology is also required
  • Note:
    1. A pass in any other subject at A-level may be substituted for Mathematics or Physics in any of the above schemes, providing that the subject substituted has been passed at the GCE O-level or CSEC (CXC) level.
    2. A triple major Associate degree from the Barbados Community College with a GPA greater than 3.5 is considered acceptable for entry to the MBBS and DDS programmes.
    3. Applicants to all programmes must submit an Autobiographical Statement (200 words) outlining the reasons for their career choice.

For BSc Pharmacy

The minimum requirements:

SCHEME A

  • Passes in two (2) units of Chemistry, Biology or Zoology, and Physics at CAPE or GCE A-level equivalent
  • Pass in CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency or GCE O-level Mathematics is also required

SCHEME B

  • Passes in two (2) units of Chemistry, Biology or Zoology, and Mathematics at CAPE or GCE A-level equivalent
  • Pass in CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency or GCE O-level Physics is also required

SCHEME C

  • Passes in both units of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics at CAPE or GCE A-level equivalent
  • Pass in CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency or GCE O-level Biology is also required

SCHEME D

  • Passes in both units of Chemistry, and one other from Biology, Zoology, Physics or Mathematics at CAPE or GCE A- Level equivalent
  • Passes in CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency or GCE O-level Mathematics and Physics also required
  • Note:
    1. Candidates admitted under Scheme D are not permitted to transfer to other programmes within the Faculty.
    2. Passes in the above subjects taken in preliminary and/or introductory examinations in the Faculties of Science & Agriculture, Pure & Applied Sciences, UWI, or equivalent examination(s) in institutions recognised by UWI, are acceptable.
    3. All BSc Pharmacy applicants must submit a letter of acceptance from their local Pharmacy Board in their country of residence.

For BSc Nursing

The minimum requirements:

  • Passes in at least five (5) subjects at CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency (Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade III) or GCE O-level or approved equivalents
  • Passes in at least two (2) subjects at CXC (CAPE) or GCE A-level or approved equivalents or
  • Passes in four (4) GCE subjects or approved equivalents, of which at least three (3) must be at the A-level or equivalent
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Candidates should:
    1. have a basic or general qualification in Nursing such as a certificate, diploma or Associate degree with a minimum passing grade of B or its approved equivalent
    2. be a registered nurse
    3. have a minimum of three (3) years post registration experience as a practicing nurse
  • Candidates with certificates, diplomas or Associate degrees with a grade lower than the approved grade, upon recommendation from the registration body or equivalent authority, if approved for entry, will be required to write a challenge examination
  • Candidates with additional post-basic qualification in Nursing from programmes offered by UWI, or other recognised tertiary level institutions may be considered for admission on a preferential basis, but must have obtained a minimum grade of B in major course components of their post-basic training
  • Provisional acceptance may be offered in the case of other entry requirements subject to the approval of an Advisory Committee

For Pre-Health Professions Programme

The minimum requirements:

  • Candidates should have a High School (Grade 12 matriculation) diploma with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 including:
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • English
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
  • Alternatively, candidates should have five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency or GCE O-Level passes with Grades A, B, or C in the same subjects or European equivalents
  • Consideration will be given to students transferring from other fields to the heath professions.

NOTE: Academic requirements are current at the time of publication but may be subject to change in the future.