Achieve Your Medical Degree Goals
Pursue an education that paves the way for your future career as an MD.
Five-Year MD Program
For Students with Advanced Level or
International Baccalaureate credentials.
The five-year medical degree program at St. George’s University, the premier Caribbean medical school, is designed specifically for students with Advanced Level or International Baccalaureate credentials who have a desire to become a doctor.
- Students build on an existing academic background in science with entry-level medical degree coursework in anatomy, physiology, and other foundational sciences.
- The beginning medical degree coursework will set our 5-year students up for success in the basic science courses and clinical sciences phases of the MD degree program in SGU’s medical school.
Five-Year Entry Qualifications
- 3 Advanced Levels: A’s and B’s in Chemistry, Biology, and either Math or Physics
- CAPE Units 1 and 2: Minimum grade of 2 in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Math. If applicant has a 1 at CAPE 1 level in either Physics or Math, then another subject can be considered.
- Full IB Diploma with strong grades. 3HL science courses recommended; 2HL required.
- Associate degree: 60 credits, or equivalent, with biology, chemistries, and mathematics.
- 10 + 2 for India and Nepal with a score of 80% in all classes
English Language Requirements
If English is not their principal language, the applicant must have achieved a minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), or 100 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a 7.0 overall score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Temporary English Test Arrangements for August 2020 Intake
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, IELTS centers have suspended testing in many of the countries. It is anticipated that when centers do re-open, there will be a very large backlog of tests to clear.
To enable our international applicants who are planning to join the St. George’s University School of Medicine in August 2020 to meet our admissions documents’ requirements, we will be temporarily accepting English test results by a number of other providers, including TOEFL, CEA, and Pearson.
The approved English Language Test Providers for August 2020 class are as follows:
- IELTS – No changes to the current scoring (see above)
- TOEFL – No changes to the current scoring (see above)
- PassWord-Skills – Scoring is the same as IELTS scoring for direct entry
- C1 Advanced (CEA) – A score of 186 overall is required for direct entry
- PTE- Academic (Pearson) – A score of 85 overall is required for direct entry
Please note that these changes do not apply to students planning to start their studies with our partner Northumbria University in the UK.
Five-Year Path
Next Start Date
August 2020
Time to Completion
5 years
Program Overview
- 1 year of premedical coursework in Grenada, UK or India
- 1 year of basic science coursework in Grenada or UK
- 1 year of basic science coursework in Grenada
- 2 years of clinical training in affiliated hospitals in the US or UK
Follow Your Dream of Becoming a Doctor
Start your journey to a world-class medical degree and gain a global perspective on modern medicine. Take the next step towards obtaining your MD at St. George’s University.
Multiple Entry Points for Medical Students
There are a range of entry points into our Doctor of Medicine program, accommodating applicants of all educational systems and academic backgrounds.
One MD Degree Program, Four Locations
St. George’s University is truly an international institution, not only with its diverse student body and faculty but the unique opportunity for students to begin their medical education in Grenada, the United Kingdom, or India. The three paths feature the same curriculum and provide a strong foundation for SGU’s future physicians. The last two years have the option of doing clinical rotations either in the US or the UK.
Five-Year MD Program Admissions Process
The SGU admissions process and requirements give you detailed information on what prerequisites are needed to apply for our Five-Year MD degree program, and will walk you through the steps you need to take on applying for admission.
Admissions & Applying
- Find out more about our easy application process
- Our team of admission specialists are here and ready to help you realize your dream of becoming a doctor
- Take the next step and join the 17,000 SGU doctors who practice medicine in the US and around the world
Tuition & Scholarships
- Learn about medical school tuition and fees
- SGU offers a variety of scholarships designed to recognize academic excellence and provide access to the best and brightest students
- Approximately 35% of the students enrolled in the MD program receive scholarship support every year
Student Support
- Student support is at the core of the St. George’s University School of Medicine’s mission
- The University offers a wide range of services that ensure that the University is in partnership with each student during his or her medical school journey
- We help you reach the ultimate goal of becoming a doctor
Campus Experience
- With 65 state-of-the-art facilities, the True Blue medical school Grenada campus has the ideal environment for medical students from around the world to live, learn, and build diverse networks
- Take a virtual tour to get a sense of how SGU can change your life for the better
