Study Medicine in Piccadilly, Caribbean
University of Health Sciences Antigua · Antigua and Barbuda
Study medicine in Antigua: the University of Health Sciences Antigua has been an official partner university of Medschool Experts since 2026 – with a substantial tuition discount when you apply through us, one clinical year in the USA and a four-year graduate-entry track.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine
Tuition fees
8,500 USD per year
Duration
5 years, 4 years on the graduate-entry track
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Application without entrance exam: transcripts, personal statement and references
Intake
January, May and September
Recognition
Living costs
860 to 1,500 USD per month
Total students
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
The University of Health Sciences Antigua was founded in 1982 and has sites in Dow Hill and Piccadilly in the south of the island. The MD programme consists of a pre-clinical phase on campus followed by clinical rotations at partner hospitals. The university is recognised by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and listed in the FAIMER directory — that listing is what a medical school needs for its graduates to be eligible for ECFMG certification and the USMLE.
Since 2026, the University of Health Sciences Antigua has been an official partner university of Medschool Experts. We work closely with the university: applicants who apply through Medschool Experts receive a substantial discount on tuition fees.
Two features set this location apart. One year of the clinical phase can be completed in the USA. In addition, graduate entry is available through us: with a previous degree or one successfully completed year in a natural-science programme such as biology, chemistry or physics, you study four years instead of five.
- Partner status: official partner university of Medschool Experts since 2026
- Programmes: Medicine
- Language of instruction: English
- Standard duration: 5 years, 4 years on the graduate-entry track
- Clinical phase: one clinical year in the USA possible
- Graduate entry: through Medschool Experts with a previous degree or one successful year in a natural-science programme
- Tuition: substantial discount when you apply through Medschool Experts
- Start of studies: January, May and September
- Requirement: General higher-education entrance qualification. Check in a free study consultation whether you meet the requirements for placement at this university through Medschool Experts.
Study medicine or dentistry: programmes and language of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Medicine (MD): five years, or four years via graduate entry; taught in English; one clinical year in the USA possible; degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD).
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The programme lasts five years, or four years via graduate entry. The MD programme consists of a pre-clinical phase on campus followed by clinical rotations at partner hospitals. One year of the clinical phase can be completed in the USA. The university has sites in Dow Hill and Piccadilly in the south of the island. There are three intakes a year, in January, May and September.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
The basic requirement for placement at this location is a general higher-education entrance qualification. When placed through Medschool Experts, there is no separate entrance test. Get in touch to find out whether we can place you at this university, and book a free study consultation.
Graduate entry through Medschool Experts: if you already hold a degree or have successfully completed one year of a natural-science programme such as biology, chemistry or physics, we can place you on the four-year graduate-entry track.
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Preparing properly with Medschool Experts
Medschool Experts has been an official partner of the University of Health Sciences Antigua since 2026 and works closely with the university. We take care of your entire application, including all formalities, and submit it on time. We prepare you for the application process so you can focus on your own part. In Piccadilly, we help you find accommodation and support you with enrolment and paperwork, and afterwards you keep a dedicated contact person on our team. We plan the recognition pathway with you from the start.
Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
The regular tuition fee is 8,500 USD per year. As an official partner university, the school grants a substantial tuition discount to applicants who apply through Medschool Experts. We tell you the amount that applies to you in a free consultation.
Additional one-off costs include the application fee, visa, health insurance, travel, and usually a deposit for accommodation. Budget 860 to 1,500 USD per month for living costs.
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The city as a place to study medicine
Piccadilly and Dow Hill lie in the south of Antigua near English Harbour, a historic naval dockyard that is now part of a national park. Antigua and Barbuda is an independent island state with around 95,000 inhabitants, and English is the official language. The capital St. John's, with its port, administration and international airport, is about half an hour's drive away. The economy relies heavily on tourism, so imported goods are expensive.
- City: Piccadilly
- Country: the Caribbean
- Living costs: 860 to 1,500 USD per month
- Entry: Student visa required
About the author
Marcel Kloos
Federally recognised dentist, founder and owner of Medschool Experts
Marcel Kloos founded the company while still studying abroad himself; since then more than 500 study places have been arranged. Originally from Stuttgart, he studied dentistry in Sofia from 2015 to 2021 and is a federally recognised dentist.
He now lives in Bern and runs the company full-time as its owner. He visits the partner universities in person on a regular basis.
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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
Is the University of Health Sciences Antigua a partner university of Medschool Experts?
Yes. Since 2026, the University of Health Sciences Antigua has been an official partner university of Medschool Experts. We work closely with the university, and applicants who apply through us receive a substantial discount on tuition fees.
What are the entry requirements for University of Health Sciences Antigua in Piccadilly?
You need a general higher-education entrance qualification (A-levels or equivalent). There is no numerus clausus, so your school-leaving grade does not determine your place. You will also need a sufficient command of English and a student visa.
How does graduate entry work?
On the graduate-entry track the programme takes four years instead of five. It is available through Medschool Experts if you already hold a degree or have successfully completed one year of a natural-science programme such as biology, chemistry or physics. We check whether your profile qualifies in a free consultation.
Can I complete part of my clinical training in the USA?
Yes. One year of the clinical phase can be completed in the USA. We plan with you how this fits into your course of study.
How do I apply through Medschool Experts?
Medschool Experts handles placement at this location without a grade-based admission cap. Whether we can place you with your profile is something we clarify in a free, no-obligation consultation — where we also discuss which university is the best fit for you.
What does it cost to study at University of Health Sciences Antigua?
The regular tuition fee is 8,500 USD per year. If you apply through Medschool Experts, you receive a substantial discount; we tell you the amount that applies to you in a free consultation. Additional costs include the application fee, visa, health insurance, travel, and accommodation.
How much money do I need per month in Piccadilly?
Budget 860 to 1,500 USD per month for living costs. The exact amount depends mainly on whether you live in student accommodation or privately.
How is the programme structured and how long does it take?
The programme lasts 5 years, 4 years on the graduate-entry track. First comes the pre-clinical phase with the theoretical foundations, then the clinical phase with examination courses and placements at affiliated hospitals, one year of which can be completed in the USA. The final year is primarily practical in focus.
Is the degree recognised internationally?
The degree is primarily oriented toward the USMLE licensing pathway for the United States and Canada. Recognition in other countries varies. We advise you individually on the recognition pathway for your specific target market.
Will I receive a transcript of records?
Yes. Your performance is recorded in a transcript showing subjects, examinations, and grades. This is exactly the document the authorities need later for the equivalence assessment. Keep all semester certificates and grade reports safely — they are difficult to obtain retrospectively.
Can I transfer to a university in my home country during my studies?
There is no automatic transfer route. A transfer to a domestic faculty involves an individual credit-recognition process and depends on available places in higher semesters. Plan your studies as a complete path to graduation.
How does Medschool Experts support you on the ground?
We organise the application and all documents, support you through enrolment, accommodation, and administrative requirements, and remain your contact after your studies begin.
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