*The 3-year first-time residency attainment rate is the weighted average of the 2022-23, through 2024-25 academic years. For each year, the rate is the percent of students attaining a residency out of all graduates or expected graduates in the year who were active applicants in the NRMP match in that year or who attained a residency outside the NRMP match in that year. The 1-year first-time residency attainment rate is 95% for 2024-2025 graduates.
AUC and University of Wolverhampton Partnership
The American University of the Caribbean (AUC) currently offers a four-year MD program in Preston, U.K. The partnership with the University of Wolverhampton (WLV) offers a six-year MD pathway, where the first two years of an accelerated bachelor's degree are completed at WLV, then graduates enter AUC’s four-year MD Program.
*Conditional acceptance: All admitted University of Wolverhampton 2-year accelerated Bachelor in Medical Sciences students will receive conditional acceptance to AUC at their time of enrollment in University of Wolverhampton. Students will know that they have secured a place in medical school, pending the fulfillment of the admission requirements for the MD degree. AUC will guarantee a seat for those who meet the admission requirements for the MD degree.
University of Wolverhampton Bachelor of medical science graduates who have not fulfilled all Direct Admission Requirements may still apply to AUC through the standard application process.
WLV graduates who successfully complete the 2-year accelerated Bachelor in Medical Sciences degree, within five years of applying to AUC, and with a minimum marks upper second class, will be considered for direct entry into semester 2 of the 4-year AUC Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. To receive direct entry, University of Wolverhampton graduates must provide a minimum of two letters of recommendation: one from the University of Wolverhampton’s Science Faculty and one professional letter of recommendation; final, official transcripts directly from the University of Wolverhampton. If the student cannot provide a professional letter of recommendation, we will accept two academic letters of recommendation.
AUC Scholarships
Qualified University of Wolverhampton graduates from the BSc Medical Sciences are eligible to apply for AUC MD Program scholarships, including AUC’s International scholarship. The International scholarship offers substantial financial support, reaching up to $90,000 USD one-time award distributed across semesters. Incoming students may only receive one scholarship award.
Stay the Course or Explore Global Health
Students entering the 6-year pathway in the U.K. have the ability to remain in the U.K. after securing their bachelor’s degree to continue their MD at AUC’s U.K. Track in Preston and fulfill their clerkships in the UK.
Students have the choice of the U.K. for their clerkships, or the U.S. or a combination of both U.K. and U.S. With so much flexibility, students co-design their medical education pathway to MD for a truly global experience.
Students have the opportunity to participate in global health electives in six countries.
U.K. and U.S. Teaching Sites
8 U.K. Hospital Affiliates
Choose from 8 affiliates in London, Greater Manchester, Berkshire, Surrey, and West Sussex in the United Kingdom.
16 U.S. Hospital Affiliates
Choose from 16 affiliates in Michigan, Louisiana, New York, Florida, California, Illinois, Maryland, and Connecticut in the United States.
AUC Med Student Success Stories
I want a job that makes me want to go to work every day, and I have always wanted to travel and explore the UK. With the chance that AUC’s UK Track offered me, I just couldn’t say no.
Hoa Dao Class of 2025, Studied in Preston, UK
We have students from all different countries bringing their unique perspectives and culture to medicine. It has helped me knowing I am always on a first name basis with all my professors, knowing I am not a number in a class. The UK Track has been pivotal in my success. It has taught me the education and skills needed to help me become the physician I always wanted to be.
Dhir GalaClass 2023, Studied in Preston, UK
Student Resources: Support Every Step of the Way
Academic Support
AUC offers a range of academic support services to help you succeed, including tutoring, study groups, and academic advising.
Specialty Interest Groups
Join specialty interest groups to explore different medical fields and connect with peers and faculty.
Student and Professional Development
Assisting AUC students who are preparing for post-graduate training.