{"id":1743,"date":"2024-11-11T07:35:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T12:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.windsor.edu\/biomedical-sciences\/?page_id=1743"},"modified":"2026-04-07T03:58:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:58:46","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.windsor.edu\/biomedical-sciences\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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FAQ<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow can I apply to the Biomedical sciences program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Start by completing the online application form. Click the \u201cApply Now\u201d button on the school website to access the full application. Applicants will be prompted to select the program and semester they wish to apply for. Typically, students with a high school diploma can apply to Semester 1 of the Biomedical Sciences program. Be sure to gather all required documents listed on the application checklist: Application Checklist.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Applicants can submit their applications for any of the three rolling semesters: January, May, and September (\u00a0Academic Calendar<\/a>). Applications should be submitted early to allow adequate time for admission processing. Once a decision is issued, additional steps, such as visa processing, may require extra time, especially for international applicants.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Associate of Biomedical Sciences program at WUSOM spans 4 semesters, totaling 16 months. Upon completion, students can seamlessly transition into the 4-year accredited Caribbean MD program. Applications are accepted online through WUSOM\u2019s admissions portal.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Each term in the Biomedical Sciences program is approximately 15 weeks. For specific start and end dates, please refer to the\u00a0Academic Calendar<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Any high school graduate is eligible to apply. However, each applicant must provide their transcript and\/or diploma and must have successfully passed any required board examinations specific to their country of education.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You can email your admission documents to info@windsor.edu<\/a>\u00a0a secure email that will upload your documents to your application.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Biomed program is designed to provide foundational coursework in sciences, mathematics, and other subjects essential for medical studies. After successful completion, students will qualify to enter the MD program, provided they meet the academic and admission requirements.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Biomed program typically takes 16 months. Afterward, the MD program typically takes 4 years to complete, with the first two years focused on basic sciences (conducted on the island of St. Kitts) and the final two years dedicated to clinical sciences (completed in the USA or Jamaica).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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