Academic programme
Associate of Science in Pre-Medical Sciences [from 2026]
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- Applicants must possess at least five (5) CSEC or equivalent passes, with a minimum of Grade III in each subject. These must include: English Language and Mathematics, and Three (3) Science subjects: Biology and Chemistry (preferred), along with one of the following — Physics (strongly recommended), Integrated Science, or Human and Social Biology.
- Applicants with three (3) GCE 'A' Level Passes (Grades A–D) or CAPE Passes (Grades I–V) in any three subjects, who are not eligible for direct entry into the MBBS or BDS Programmes, may be considered for admission to the Pre-Medical Sciences Programme.
- Applicants aged twenty-one (21) years or older who possess relevant work or life experience may be considered for admission, subject to successful completion of the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Any qualification — such as Medex, Medical Technician, Pharmacy Technician, or any other — recognized by the University as equivalent or acceptable may be considered as an alternative to the aforementioned requirements. **Even if the minimum entry requirements are met, admission is not automatic. Selection will be based on academic ranking, which considers applicants’ overall grades, subject performance, and available programme spaces under the University’s policy or category system. The Admissions Committee serves as the final decision-making authority for matters on admission, selection, and enrollment in the Pre-Medical Program.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
9 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese courses - CHN1100 |
| MTH1101 | Algebra | 4 | — |
| CHM1103 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 | — |
| PMS1102 | Communication Skills and English Composition for Medical Students | 3 | — |
| PHY1104 | Fundamentals of Physics | 4 | — |
| PMS1101 | Human Biology I | 3 | — |
| CHM1102 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 3 | — |
| PMS1103 | Medical Terminology | 2 | — |
| PHY1191 | Physics Laboratory I | 1 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese courses - CHN1200 |
| MTH1202 | Calculus I | 4 | — |
| PMS1202 | Introduction to Anatomy I | 3 | — |
| CHM1205 | Introduction to Physical Chemistry | 3 | — |
| PMS1203 | Introduction to Physiology I | 3 | — |
| PMS1201 | Psychology and Ethics | 2 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| VVV1101 | Elective (8 credits) | 8 | Please choose either one: SPA1003, FRE1003, PRT1003 |
Second Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMS2101 | Introduction to Academic Writing Biostatistics and Epidemiology I | 4 | — |
| PMS2102 | Introduction to Anatomy II | 3 | — |
| CHM1206 | Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 3 | — |
| PMS2103 | Introduction to Physiology II | 3 | — |
| CHM1207 | Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 1 | — |
| HST2105 | Survey of Guyanese History I | 4 | — |
| SOC1100 | The Study of Society | 3 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMS2205 | Doctoring: Clinical Skills and Patient Relationships | 4 | — |
| PMS2202 | Functional Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | — |
| PMS2201 | Introduction to Academic Writing Biostatistics and Epidemiology II | 4 | — |
| PMS2203 | Introduction to Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine | 3 | — |
| PMS2204 | Introduction to Microbiology | 3 | — |
| PMS2206 | Introduction to Research Proposal Writing | 3 | — |