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Both stand alone MSc and dual MD\MSc degree programs are available at St George’s University. All MSc options require 34 credits of graduate work comprising 19 credits of 900 and 15 credits of 800 level courses. A total of 12 credits of research are required with the outcome being the production of a thesis. Research and coursework is directed by the candidate’s Supervisory Committee. All completed theses upon the recommendation of the Chair of the Supervisory Committee are submitted to the Dean of the Graduate Studies Program and forwarded to an external examiner for independent evaluation. A final oral presentation and defense of the thesis must be successfully completed prior to the award of the degree.
MSc programs in Microbiology
The microbiology programs provide a rich, laboratory-based curriculum, supporting students in the development of independent research projects and encouraging them in their efforts to develop and contribute new ideas in selected areas of microbiology. Areas of concentration include, but are not limited to, clinical microbiology, marine microbiology, parasitology, mycology, immunology and virology. A student’s individualized program of study and pursuant research is determined by a student’s interests as well as academic background, and is directed by a chosen advisor and selected supervisory committee in consultation with the student. The Microbiology Department also offers students an opportunity to concentrate on medically related issues in microbiology. With similar academic requirements, this degree program includes courses delivered in the Medical Sciences, preparing students for careers in medical research and clinical laboratory work. As part of the core credit requirements, those interested in the medical field track must take the following preclinical MD courses:
Microbiology BIOL 401 (5 cr.)
Biochemistry CHEM 450 (6 cr.)
Parasitology PATH 660 (1 cr.)
MSc program in Clinical Anatomy and Education
This MSc degree is a two-year program that integrates the traditional anatomical sciences with current teaching methodologies.
Dual Degree MSC Programs
MD/MSc Dual Degree program
The dual degree program offers opportunities for research in the areas of anatomy, ecology, bioethics, immunology, microbiology and tropical medicine.
The curriculum for the dual MD/MSc degrees usually reflects areas of investigative research that may enhance preventive medicine and health care delivery in Grenada, other Caribbean states and internationally. Medical students who wish to obtain this dual degree decelerate the preclinical MD program to facilitate the MSc program.
The research carried out in this dual degree program is partially supported by the Windward Islands Research and Education Foundation (WINDREF), a nonprofit organization at St. George’s University. Depending on the specific area of research, studies may be conducted within WINDREF, in departmental laboratories, or in approved laboratories at other universities or institutes. The MSc degree will be awarded on the successful completion of 10 required credits from the preclinical MD program and all prescribed graduate-level courses as outlined in the curriculum.
MD/MSc program in Clinical Anatomy and Education
This intensive program is specifically designed to enhance a student’s medical training with a strong component in the art of clinical anatomy and medical education. This program is offered to strong candidates who wish to combine the practice of medicine with a career as a clinical or basic sciences medical educator. The program is an integration of MD basic science coursework and additional graduate level courses.