• World Needs More Doctors
    We See One In You
    At Bridgetown International University, we deliver medical education to aspiring
    doctors who are passionate to change the world of healthcare, for good.
  • Democratizing
    Doctor Dreams
    At Bridgetown International University, we believe that every medical aspirant has a
    right to become a doctor. We are here to make medical education affordable for
    all and let the future generation of doctors claim their right.
  • Quality
    Medical Education
    Studying industry benchmark curriculum blended with an opportunity of
    international clinical training, our medical graduates step out as global medical doctors.

The University

Bridgetown International University —BIU— is a medical university in Barbados, an English-speaking island country in the Caribbean region of North America.

Bridgetown International University was established in 2016 with a mission to provide quality and affordable medical education to aspiring doctors, add more physicians to the healthcare ecosystem of the world, and contribute to the betterment of health for all. Moving forward, BIU aspires to be an accessible premier institution for providing healthcare education and training in all spheres of medicine and emerge as an elite transformational organization for quality medical education.

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MEDICAL PROGRAMS

5-Year MD Program

International-Standard MD Program based on US Medical Curriculum, including 1-Year Pre-Medical Program, 2-Year Basic Sciences Program, and 2-Year Clinical Sciences Program.

MD Program

1-Year Pre-Medical

Pre-Medical provides a comprehensive education in the subjects of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Anatomy, and Physiology, distributed into four trimester terms.

Pre-Medical

2-Year Basic Sciences

Basic Sciences Program integrates the in-depth study of medicine with research, laboratory experiments, problem-based learning, and evidence-based practice of medicine.

Basic Sciences

2-Year Clinical Sciences

Clinical Sciences Program is the final stage of the MD in Barbados. It offers an opportunity to get hands-on clinical training at University-affiliated hospitals in different countries.

Clinical Sciences

University Recognitions

WORLD DIRECTORY OF MEDICAL SCHOOLS
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION, GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS
MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA
FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

OUR FACULTY

Mr. Dennis Holder - English


Dr. B. Mohamed - Biology


Dr. A. Mohamed - Anatomy


Ms. Camille - Chemistry


University Events

Quality Education Quality Life

Our 5-Year Program for MD in Barbados is designed on the basis of the US Medical curriculum. It also adheres to the requirements of USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination), which is the global standard in the field of medical education.

Global Standard Medical Curriculum

Barbados is an English-speaking country. Bridgetown International University offers the medical course in Barbados in English language. Most of our International Students know English well, and they don’t need to learn any new language to study medicine in Barbados.

English Country

We have developed affiliations with teaching hospitals in different countries. Our collaborations facilitate international clinical training for our students. Clinical training in various countries provides global exposure. It also prepares our students for international medical practice.

International Clinical Rotations

Technology has changed everything, and medical education is no exception. At Bridgetown International University, students have access to the library with print as well as digital books, fully equipped medical laboratories, and spacious classrooms with modern teaching aids.

State-of-The-Art Infrastructure

Technology has changed everything, and medical education is no exception. At BIU Campus, students have access to the library with print as well as digital books, fully equipped medical laboratories and spacious classrooms with modern teaching aids.

Caribbean Lifestyle

Barbados has the very best of what nature and life have to offer. The popular tourist island offers a calm atmosphere for education and a refreshing living experience with white-sand beaches, pleasant climate, friendly people, and great culture.

Students’ Feedback


“I like the University (BIU), and climate in Barbados is also nice. They (BIU Staff) all are very good to us. Classrooms, laboratories, and everything are very amazing.”

Sushma Saraswathi

“At Bridgetown International University, along with MCI (Screening Test), I have also got an opportunity to clear USMLE.”

Sanjay Singh

“We were explained the subject material through 3D-technologies which is a very big advantage for the medical students… Barbados is a very beautiful place… So, it won’t take much time for us to adjust here.”

Muthyala, Student

“Very high education is there, and the fee is also reasonable. Practical things are also there. Very good University. Teachers, professors are very well educated.”

Amresh Kumar

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