WHY VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF BARBADOS?


“Start with Why” is the best start to come to a final decision. If you are asking to yourself “Why should I choose Victoria University of Barbados” or if you need to justify your decision to others for choosing VUB to pursue MD in Barbados, we have enlisted a few of the reasons for why you should come to study medicine in Barbados at Victoria University of Barbados:

Well-Recognized University

When choosing a medical university, the first thing you would like to check is that the University is well-recognized, and its medical degree is valid in the country in which you plan to practice.

Victoria University of Barbados is a well-recognized University. Recognitions include:

  • Listing in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), certified by Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC);
  • Chartered/ licensed and recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Government of Barbados;
  • Registered with Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER).

Recognition of VUB by prominent medical authorities and institutions ensures that your MD degree issued by the University is recognized in countries across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and other regions worldwide.

English Medium

No matter from which country you are, chances are you already know English. After all, English is the international language. To help you study medicine in Barbados in a familiar medium of instruction, the entire MD curriculum is designed in the English language.

All the classes are conducted in the English language, and so is all interaction across the University. To study medical in Barbados, you don’t need to learn any new language. Further, you’ll be more than glad to know that English is the official language of Barbados. So, you will not face any language barrier in Barbados, be it your class or day-to-day chat with the local people.

US-Based Medical Curriculum

We endeavor to deliver the best possible medical education to all our students. To keep our promise, we follow the US-based medical curriculum which is the industry benchmark.

Further, to help you clear United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), a three-step licensure examination mandatorily required to get a license to practice medicine in the United States, MD Program of VUB strictly adheres to the USMLE requirements. Guidance from our USMLE qualified faculty will also help you to ace USMLE.

Affordable

Equity is one of the core values of Victoria University of Barbados. We believe education and healthcare are for all.

At VUB, we try to cut all the unnecessary costs as much as we can and provide to all the students who dream of becoming a doctor, an opportunity to pursue their dream affordably.

Fees Structure and accommodation costs charged by VUB are one of the least in Barbados and the entire Caribbean region without any compromise in the quality of education we deliver.

At Victoria University of Barbados, we assure you of the affordability as well as quality.

Modern Infrastructure

Technology and modernity have changed everything, and medical education is no exception. To keep up with the pace of technology and modern developments in the field of medicine and health education, we have developed state-of-the-art infrastructure for our students.

At the University, you will have access to our well-equipped Anatomy Lab, Physics and Chemistry Lab, Microbiology Lab, Computer Lab, and a modern library. Classrooms at VUB are equipped with advanced teaching equipment and have a proper facility for lecture recording and interaction between students and professors.

Competent Faculty

Faculty members at VUB come from a variety of countries and are selected based upon their competence, specialization, expertise, experience, and their zeal towards healthcare and teaching in entirety.

Faculty at VUB are very friendly and endeavor to bring the best in every student. Also, we maintain an apt student-teacher ratio to facilitate proper rapport between students and professors and provide personalized learning experiences.

Diverse Community

Victoria University of Barbados is an international medical university which invites students as well as staff members from across the world.

At VUB, you get the opportunity to study and live in a community of diverse people, with diverse backgrounds, religions, languages, and values. The common glue that connects them all is the purpose for which they all are here - to become doctors!

The diverse group of people helps you open your mind and see the world from another perspective, understand others, and develop a well-versed personality that helps you throughout your life.

All-Round Development

Only medical education takes you nowhere! To be a good doctor, you need to develop a lot of other qualities too! Being a good doctor is a test of your entire personality.

Besides, at times, education can be tedious, and you need a break to hit refresh, go out, and regain the energy to go further in your medical journey!

To cater to all those needs of holistic development and recreation, we keep arranging several extra-curricular activities like medical outreach programs, sports, outings, seminars and research programs, and celebrations. These activities help you develop empathy, care for others, and keep the creativity alive within you.

Our all-round development approach ensures that you don’t come out as a medical nerd. In short, we don’t just make you a good doctor, but a good person as well.

University Managed Accommodation

For all the International Students, we arrange proper accommodation and mess facilities at an affordable price. The university-managed facility makes it easier for you to skip the trouble of finding rented apartments, arranging for food, and concern about safety.

Our managed facilities take care of all the stuff you need to live peacefully and focus on your MD in Barbados.

Experience Barbadian Life

Living in the aesthetic beauty of Barbados is a dream for millions and reality for few! You’ll be fortunate to experience Barbadian lifestyle during your student life at Victoria University of Barbados.

White-sand beaches, beautiful sun rays crossing the chilly tropical winds, calm yet vibrant environment, and the cheerful climate of Barbados will hold your hand throughout your medical journey, which makes the tough path of becoming a doctor an enjoyable experience, and you’ll cherish every moment of it.

While we can keep going with enlisting several ingredients of Victoria University of Barbados that make it a perfect choice for your medical education, we’ll limit our discussion here and take a moment to invite you to apply to 5-Year MD Program of Victoria University of Barbados, start your medical course in Barbados and realize your dream of becoming a doctor.