International University of the Health Sciences

Basseterre St. Kitts and Nevis

IUHS is an international medical school with world-class professors, award-winning advanced learning technologies enabling you to study virtually from anywhere in the world, clinical training in your community & a personalized and individual approach to each student. With 25 years of experience in delivering medical education via our distributed online campus system, you can rest assured that you can take your university with you wherever you go without interrupting your studies. The first two years of the 4-Year Medical Doctor Program are studied from home alongside a Mentorship Program where students visit with a local physician mentor. The third and fourth years of the program are where students undertake clinical hands-on training in hospitals. At a fraction of the cost of other private medical universities and the flexibility of monthly payment plans, you'll start your medical career without a debt burden. Practice medicine in the US, Canada, Australia and more.

Why study at International University of the Health Sciences?

There is no need to relocate or travel to campus during the preclinical years (2 years) as you study from home offering affordability.

Small class sizes are an advantage. Students receive individual 1-on-1 support from teaching staff and enjoy networking in peer study groups.

IUHS supports Mature Students and individuals making a Career Change offering time to adjust to student life alongside comprehensive orientations and advice from staff.

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About International University of the Health Sciences

IUHS is a medical university that offers a hybrid learning method meaning students from all over the globe can enroll and study virtually, making the goal of becoming a medical doctor more accessible to more people all around the world. Utilizing the latest technologies over the last 25 years, we are leaders in the field of distributed learning, while offering tremendous support to our students along the way. IUHS does not invest in buildings, but rather in technology therefore students enjoy the benefits of affordable tuition fees as a result.

IUHS has a campus in St Kitts (Caribbean), an office in Canada, and staff in Australia and Europe.

At the heart of the university is the Medical Doctor program which is based on US guidelines, preparing students for the USMLE. However, IUHS graduates are not only located in the United States but also in Australia, Canada, India, and European & African nations just to name a few! Many IUHS students are nurses, chiropractors, or other health professionals seeking a new challenge in their career and require the flexibility of IUHS's program to suit their lifestyle.

The International University of the Health Sciences' mission is to transform the learning experience and underlying economics of medical education as a student-centered and socially-accountable institution to address global health inequities in education and health service.

Student life at International University of the Health Sciences

IUHS students enjoy the benefit of studying from home during the preclinical years via IUHS's distributed online campus system allowing them to stay close to their support network. This also represents a financial saving and allows students with other commitments to continue to manage those including part-time jobs or caring for children.

Students meet peers from all over the world virtually working together in study groups as well as forming personal friendships and sharing support.

Students are a culturally rich and diverse group residing in over a dozen countries. Their original birth nations count more than 50 countries!

Masters programme at International University of the Health Sciences

Scholarships

Deans Scholar Award

AWARD AMOUNT: $500.00 PER BLOCK FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF MD STUDIES WITH IUHS.

Students may submit a written request to the registrar for extension of the tuition scholarship in year 2.

INITIAL ELIGIBILITY
Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum pre-requisite GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum of “old” MCAT score of 23 / “new” MCAT score of 496*
Hold an undergraduate degree (equivalent to U.S. Bachelor’s Degree)

Value of Scholarship(s)

$500.00 USD per block of study for the first year.

Eligibility

The Dean’s Scholar Award is offered to students who have demonstrated superior academic achievement during their undergraduate or post-baccalaureate studies. This merit-based scholarship provides tuition assistance to students enrolling in the IUHS University School of Medicine’s MD program.

This award is open to ALL incoming first-semester students only.

Application Procedure

Students will automatically be considered for this award after the initial application and enrollment fees have been paid (transfer students may be considered for this award).

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Erin & Dave Kelley Memorial Scholarship

A $1500.00 USD annual reduction of fees will be applied as long as students continue to engage in endocrine or genetic research.

Students can apply for the scholarship if they are currently engaged in genetic disease research during preclinical years and in clinical years students who are applying to the US match in the field of endocrinology will be eligible for the scholarship.

Students must show proof of research activity and can apply for the scholarship annually:

Value of Scholarship(s)

$1500.00 USD annual reduction of fees

Eligibility

This scholarship is awarded to students who wish to engage in Genetic Research or a career in Endocrinology.

The student must remain in good academic and financial standing without any leave of absences, missing DXR cases or deferred exams, exam failures or repeats.

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Nowakowski Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who live in remote areas of the world or in rural access locations in the US and Canada who are committed to practice medicine in the remote area.

This scholarship can be awarded to reduce the cost of the students education. The amount is determined by the need and aptitude presented by the applicant.

Value of Scholarship(s)

$1500.00 USD per year reduction of tuition fees

Eligibility

Students must have the equivalent of bachelors degree to apply for this scholarship and commit to practice in the jurisdiction of need.

A $1500 USD a year reduction of IUHS tuition fees will be applied as long as the student is living in a remote or rural community of need. When clinical rotations commence, the student will be required to complete rotations in remote and rural communities to continue the scholarship.

Application Procedure

Students must submit a letter of explanation to the registrar describing their need and future plans for their MD degree.

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Patricia Merry Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to all students who are engaged in Cancer Research. Students must show proof of research activity and can apply for the scholarship annually.

Students are eligible for US $1500.00 per year reduction in fees so long as they continue to engage in cancer research.

Value of Scholarship(s)

$1500.00 USD per year reduction in fees

Eligibility

The Student must remain in good academic and financial standing without any leave of absences, missing DXR cases or deferred exams, exam failures or repeats.

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Student profiles

Wayne Broth

Masters Opportunities

Wayne, IUHS Medical School Graduate, was successful with the National Resident Matching Program. He was accepted into his 1st Choice of Program! Dr Broth, balanced his studies, work, and family life (he is a father to young children) during his time at IUHS. Visit IUHS's YouTube channel for Student Videos from Dr. Wayne Broth and others.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I actually study my medical degree at IUHS?

The pre-clinical years of the program are studied from home. You will also have a local mentor doctor you consult with. The clinical medicine years are comprised of 80 weeks of hospital-based training. There is no requirement to travel to the island of St. Kitts.

Where can I practice medicine after I graduate?

Students are eligible to sit licensure exams in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many more nations in Europe, Asia and Africa.

How much does the 4-Year Doctor of Medicine degree cost?

The cost is approximately $80,000 USD with more info available here.

How do I apply?

Contact our Admissions Team for a consultation via email admissions@iuhs.edu then head to the application page to submit your online application.

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