Premedical Sciences Admission

Three years of premedical sciences are offered to accommodate students from different academic backgrounds as a foundation for Medical Sciences.  Students presenting secondary school (or Advanced Level or International Baccalaureate) credentials will be placed into the appropriate term based on their academic backgrounds.

Requirements

Selection Factors

Financial Aid

Admission Process

Application

Application Deadlines

Advanced Standing

Entry Requirements
Non-North American Students
Depending on the country of origin, and academic background, a student enters the Premedical Sciences for a period of one to three years, with the expectation of eventually being promoted into the medical sciences when the premedical studies are completed.
Year I

  1. Passes in GCE Ordinary Levels (or the equivalent) are required in Mathematics, Science, Biology, Chemistry, English, and at least one other subject.
  2. If English is not the principal language, the applicant must achieve a score of at least 600 on the paper based or 250 on the computer based version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
  3. The applicant must provide a financial plan indicating adequate funding for the duration of the complete medical program, supported by bank statements.

Year II

  1. A Matriculation Examination, such as the South African or Australian Examination or its equivalent, is required for entry into the second year of Premedicine.
  2. If English is not the principal language, the applicant must achieve a score of at least 600 on the paper based or 250 on the computer based version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
  3. The applicant must provide a financial plan indicating adequate funding for the duration of the complete medical program, supported by bank statements.

Year III

  1. Strong passes in GCE Advanced Levels or IB Diploma Examinations or its equivalent.
  2. If English is not the principal language, the applicant must achieve a score of at least 600 on the paper based or 250 on the computer based version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
  3. The applicant must provide a financial plan indicating adequate funding for the duration of the complete medical program, supported by bank statements.

North American Students
The following is a general outline of the determining factors for placement into an appropriate level within the premedical sciences; however, final determination for appropriate placement is made by the Committee on Admission upon review of the applicant’s transcript.  (Credit for courses taken during St. George’s University Premedical Sciences may not be transferable to US or Canadian schools.)

Year I

  1. The applicant must have a high school diploma with high academic achievement, and a strong GPA in the sciences.
  2. SAT scores are required.
  3. The applicant must provide a Statement of Financial Support.

Year II

  1. The applicants must possess a minimum of 30 university/college undergraduate level credits that include some science foundation courses.*
  2. SAT scores are required.
  3. The applicant must provide a Statement of Financial Support.

Year III

  1. The applicant must possess a minimum of 60 university/college undergraduate level credits that include all science foundation courses.*
  2. The applicant must submit SAT scores.
  3. The applicant must provide a Statement of Financial Support.

    * The science foundation courses are the following requisite undergraduate level courses for admission to the School of Medicine: Biology I and II with lab; Inorganic Chemistry I and II with lab; Organic Chemistry I and II with lab; at least one semester of physics with lab; one semester either calculus, computer science, or statistics; and one semester of English.

 

Selection Factors
The Board of Admission takes seriously its charge of choosing future physicians who will contribute positively to the world’s community of healthcare practitioners. The selection of students is made after careful consideration of many aspects: academic ability, emotional and professional maturity, academic achievement, community service, indicators of responsibility and motivation, Medical College Admission Test scores when applicable, health professions experience, and letters of recommendation regarding the applicant’s personal qualities, character, motivation, and academic abilities. Candidates for admission will be invited for an interview.

The medical school faculty specified the following non-academic and academic standards which applicants/medical students are expected to meet to participate in the medical education program and the subsequent practice of medicine.

  • Observation Skills
    The applicant/medical student must be able to participate actively in all demonstrations and laboratory exercises in the basic medical sciences and to assess and comprehend the condition of all patients assigned to him or her for examination, diagnosis and treatment.
  • Communication Skills
    The applicant/medical student must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients in order to elicit information, describe changes in mood, activity and posture, assess non-verbal communications, and be able to effectively and efficiently transmit information to patients, fellow students, faculty, staff and all members of the health care team. Communication skills include speaking, reading and writing, as well as the observation skills described above.
  • Motor Skills
    The applicant/medical student must have sufficient motor function to elicit information from patients by palpation, auscultation, percussion and other diagnostic maneuvers, be able to perform basic laboratory tests, possess all skills necessary to carry out diagnostic procedures and be able to execute motor movements reasonably required to provide general care and emergency treatment to patients.
  • Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities
    The applicant/medical student must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, and synthesize. Problem solving, the critical skill demanded of physicians, requires all of these intellectual abilities. In addition, the applicant/medical student must be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and to understand the spatial relationships of structures. The applicant / medical student must have the capacity to perform these problem-solving skills in a timely fashion.
  • Behavioral and Social Attributes
    The applicant/medical student must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of his or her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients, and the development of mature, sensitive and effective relationships with patients and others. An applicant/medical student must also be able to tolerate taxing workloads, function effectively under stress, adapt to changing environment, display flexibility, and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many patients. Compassion, integrity, concern for others, commitment and motivation are personal qualities which each applicant/medical student should possess.

Admission Process
The Office of Admission will acknowledge receipt of the candidate’s application within two weeks of its arrival.  A candidate is informed of any more required supporting documents missing at that time. A candidate will receive notice when the application file is complete. Within a month after receipt of the complete application and supporting documentation, the application will be reviewed to determine whether an interview will be granted.

The Office of Admission encourages candidates who have been approved for an interview to request interviews in Grenada and will schedule one upon the applicant’s request. The University recognizes that financial considerations may prevent many candidates who reside at great distances from Grenada from choosing this option. Interviews, therefore, may be conducted in the United States, the United Kingdom, Africa, the Middle East, the Far East, the Caribbean or other locations that best serve the diverse applicant pool.

Candidates are advised that being granted an interview is no guarantee of acceptance; the interview itself plays a significant part in the decision by the Committee on Admission.  A record of the notification is kept for one year.

A student’s acceptance into the School of Medicine is granted upon the presumption by the Committee on Admission that: (1) All courses currently being taken by the applicant will be completed prior to registration.(2) All statements made by the applicant during the admission process, whether oral, written, or in submission of academic documentation, are true and correct. If it is subsequently discovered that false or inaccurate information was submitted, the University may nullify a candidate’s acceptance or, if the student is registered, dismiss the student.

The Health Care form must be completed before registration.  Within three weeks of acceptance notification, a student must submit a signed Acknowledgment of Admission along with a non-refundable tuition deposit in order to reserve a seat in the class.

Application
For your convenience, you can download an application now. Or, contact us and we will send you a paper copy.

Application Deadlines
Admission Deadlines for August and January Matriculation
The School of Medicine begins first-term classes in mid-August and again in mid-January. The Committee on Admission utilizes a rolling admission policy in the School of Medicine ; therefore applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. The final deadline for receipt of applications and all supporting documentation is June 15th of the current year for the August class and November 15th of the preceding year for the January class.

Prospective candidates should note that entering classes are highly competitive and applications completed early have the advantage of being reviewed at the beginning of the admission's process.

The time necessary to secure official transcripts, standardized test scores and letters of recommendation should be taken into consideration. The Board reserves the right to defer an application to the following semester if there are no available seats.

Advanced Standing Applications
Advanced standing applicants will be assessed on an individual basis.

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