Dual Enrollment

WHAT IS DUAL ENROLLMENT?                                  

Earn College Credits While in High School

BAMSI’s Dual Enrollment Program offers qualified high school students in grades 10 through 12 the unique opportunity to jump-start their college education. Through this program, students can enroll in select BAMSI college-level courses and earn college credits — all while meeting their high school graduation requirements.

Open to students from both public and private schools, the program is designed for motivated learners who are ready to take on advanced coursework and explore their interests in agriculture, marine science, environmental studies, and more.

Benefits of Dual Enrollment at BAMSI:

Earn college credits early — save time and money

• Get a head start on your college degree

• Access full academic resources, including BAMSI’s e-library, digital textbooks, and online labs (where applicable)

• Experience real college learning while still in high school
• Engage with expert faculty and interact with other college students

This program helps prepare students for a smooth transition to college, enhances academic confidence, and supports career exploration in BAMSI’s core fields of study.

Who is eligible and how do you apply?

Students interested in applying for this program must apply through their school’s Guidance Counsellor’s office. They must complete the dual enrollment application found in this package or go online at www.bamsibahamas.edu.bs download the application and submit it to their Guidance Counsellor. In order to be considered for dual enrollment student must have a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average.

All students MUST submit a form signed by their parents/guardian. NO application will be accepted or processed without this document. Students enrolling in credited courses must pay the applicable application fee. Note that the additional application fee will only be waived for students wishing to register for a certificate course as the application fee is calculated into the overall cost of the programme.

What courses can I take as a dual enrolled student?

There are various courses available for students to take in the dual enrollment program. However, students are encouraged to enroll in courses that would count towards their intended degree at BAMSI. The availability of the courses would depend on the courses scheduled on BAMSI’s regular academic schedule in the Spring and Fall Semesters. Some of the options are as follows:

Students who have obtain BGCSE’s in English, Mathematics or Biology at the time of application may have the opportunity to explore more options.

Students also have the option of enrolling in one of our many short certificate courses. To take advantage of this option students must complete the application form, submit official transcripts from grades 11 and 12, have a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average and receive a written recommendation from their high school.

• Certificate in Agriculture
• Certificate in Backyard Farming
• Certificate in Horticulture
• Certificate in Aquaculture

As with the degree courses, the availability of the courses will depend on BAMSI’s regular schedule of certificate courses during the Spring and Fall semesters.

Students are only allowed to enroll in a maximum of two courses as dual enrollment courses or six credits and or complete one certificate course for duration of the program.

What is the cost of dual enrollment?

Students enrolled in the program would have an opportunity to benefit from not only the opportunity to earn college level credits but at a discounted rate. Courses will be $85.00 per credit.

Students enrolled in the certificate courses will receive a 25% discount on the rate of the certificate courses.

As students enrolled in options would be concurrently enrolled in high school these courses would be administered online. It is therefore essential that all students have access to a computer and a reliable internet connection to be successful.

DUAL ENROLLMENT APPLICATION FORM

CONTACT admissions@bamsibahamas.edu.bs for more information