Location

The Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) is located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Programs Offered

The Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud at PUCMM offers healthcare programs, including:
– Medicine (MD) – 6-year program
– Nursing
– Clinical Laboratory Sciences
– Public Health
– Nutrition and Dietetics
– Psychology
– Specialized postgraduate programs (MSc, PhD) in health-related fields

Accreditation

The Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud at PUCMM is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MESCYT), Dominican Republic. Its programs are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). Graduates are eligible to take licensing exams in the Dominican Republic and other countries.

QS World Ranking

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) is not currently ranked in the QS World University Rankings.

Enrollment

The Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud at PUCMM has an enrollment of approximately 1,000–1,500 students (exact numbers may vary by year).

Tuition Fees

For the Medicine (MD) program, tuition is approximately $7,000–$9,000 per year (varies by program and year of study). Other health sciences programs cost approximately $4,000–$6,000 per year. Additional fees for housing, textbooks, and other expenses apply.

Application Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
– High school diploma or equivalent.
– Competitive academic record (specific GPA requirements may vary).
– Entrance examination or interview may be required.
– Spanish language proficiency (primary language of instruction).
– Letters of recommendation and a personal statement.

History

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) was established in 1962, and its Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud was founded in the 1980s. The medical program has been offered since the 1980s.

Admissions Policy

The Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud at PUCMM admits both male and female students and welcomes international students from Latin America, the Caribbean, and other regions.

Contact Information

  • For general inquiries: info@pucmm.edu.do
  • For specific application-related questions: admisiones@pucmm.edu.do