Premedical Sciences Curriculum

The Premedical Sciences years of the MD program are delivered on the True Blue campus in Grenada, West Indies. These years of study incorporates basic undergraduate courses in reading, writing and mathematics with the necessary science foundation courses for a well-rounded education.

The Premedical Sciences curriculum is designed as a firm foundation for the advanced studies offered later in the Medical Sciences years. The Committee on Admission places the applicants into the Sciences year according to the applicant’s academic background. Premedical Science Years One and Two cover the courses in Biology, Chemistry, Math and Physics, and also include General Education and Arts and Humanities courses.

Premedical Year Three consists of upper-level Biomedical and Behavioral Science courses designed to strengthen the student's Premedical Science foundation and learning development program to enhance the opportunity for success in advanced medical studies. The Supplemental Instruction Model of peer learning, as well as peer review groups and mentoring, are offered for Science courses taught within the Premedical Sciences years. Throughout all years of the Premedical Sciences, there is a strong focus on study skills development and academic enhancement.

Students who complete the Premedical Sciences years with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or better and pass the Premedical Science Comprehensive Examination (PMSCE) are promoted into the first Medical Sciences year of the Doctor of Medicine program

Students who do not hold a first degree and who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree in the course of their studies may be eligible to do so. Evaluation of prior educational background will determine eligibility and appropriate placement within the BS/MD program.

Premedical Sciences Course Descriptions

Preprofessional Development

During the Premedical Sciences years, students may participate in the Preprofessional Experience Program (PEP) or the Community Linked Research and Development Program (CLRDP). These programs have been designed to encourage premedical students to become more informed about their intended profession from an early point in their medical studies. These programs support career and personal development through participation in health fairs, physician shadowing, health education, advocacy programs, community health programs and research.

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