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Bright Future for St. George’s University Students and Grads

Students from across the world come to St. George’s University for a rewarding education with global impact.

94%

US residency placement rate for graduates over the last three years¹

¹Average of 2021, 2022, 2023 residency placement rate. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of students/graduates who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of April 2023.

1,000+

US residencies in 2023.¹ The largest provider of doctors into first-year US residencies for the last nine years.²

¹Data as of June 2023

²As the medical school graduating the largest number of students annually, SGU places the largest number of graduates into residency programs each year, based on internal SGU graduate/expected graduate and residency placement data as of March 2023.

22K

School of Medicine graduates
who have entered the global healthcare system¹

¹Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2023.

92%

USMLE Step 1 pass rate for first-time test-takers
over the last three years¹

¹Average of 2019, 2020, 2021 scores
First-time pass rate is defined as the number of students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time.
In order to be certified to take USMLE Step 1, students are required to pass all basic sciences courses.

92%

USMLE Step 2CK pass rate for first-time test-takers
over the last three years¹

¹Average of 2019, 2020, 2021 academic year scores. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of students passing USMLE Step 2CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 2CK for the first time. USMLE Step 2CK is typically taken upon completion of third-year core clinical rotations.

Six-Year MD Pathway

4 MD + 2 Years Preclinical

For Students with AS Levels, and the South African or Australian Matric Examination Qualifications.

The six-year Doctor of Medicine preclinical pathway at SGU provides foundation sciences necessary for mastering the basic and clinical sciences phases of the program later in the MD curriculum.

Dual BSc/MD Degree Option

By entering SGU’s six-year preclinical pathway, you may be eligible to earn a Bachelor of Science on your way to completing your Doctor of Medicine.

The BSc/MD option allows you to complete your undergraduate degree through three years of undergraduate and preclinical courses.

Admission Requirements*

AS Levels “Advanced Subsidiary Levels”
Baccalaureate
South African Matric
Australian Matric
Higher School Exam
Irish Leaving Certificate
Senior Certificate

The curriculum for our six-year pathway gives you the foundation needed to succeed as a physician, and prepares you to grow your practice into a thriving career in medicine.

English language: An English exam is required for any prospective student whose country is not considered English-speaking as per UKVI*. However, if you obtained your undergraduate degree in any English-speaking country, there may be an exception. In this instance, you must request a waiver in order to be determined by the FSSC.

IELTS- 7.0 on each band
TOEFL- 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), or 100 (internet-based). The University’s TOEFL code is 2864
Password-Skills –Scoring is the same as IELTS scoring for direct entry
C1 Advanced- A score of 186 overall is required for direct entry
PTE Academic – A score of 85 overall is required for direct entry

*List of approved English speaking countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America

**Please note, there are entry qualifications for many countries and examination boards. Please work with your admissions officer to determine what entry qualifications and examination boards are needed from your home country.

Temporary English Test Arrangements for January 2022

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, most testing centers that offer English language proficiency tests such as IETLS and TOEFL 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 January 2022 to meet our admissions documents’ requirements, we will be temporarily accepting English test results by IELTS and TOEFL online.

Please visit www.ieltsindicator.com for information regarding the online version of the IELTS and TOEFL IBT Home Edition for the online version of TOEFL.

The approved English Language Test Providers for January 2022 class are:

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.*

Six-Year Pathway

Next Start Date
August 2023

Pathway Highlights

2 years of preclinical coursework in Grenada, UK or India
First year of basic science coursework in Grenada or UK
Second year of basic science coursework in Grenada
2 years of preclinical coursework in Grenada, UK or India (second year of 6-year pathway only)

Time to Completion
6 years

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School of Medicine Catalog

SGU School of Medicine 6 year premed program in caribbean

Reach the Ultimate Goal of Becoming a Doctor

Take the next step towards realizing your dream of becoming a doctor by obtaining your MD degree at St. George’s University.

The 1,124 graduates who obtained a US or Canadian residency in 2020 are proof that SGU is continuing to add compassionate, skilled doctors to the global workforce.

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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.

Six-Year MD Pathway Admissions Process

The SGU admissions process and requirements give you detailed information on what prerequisites are needed to apply for our Preclinical six-year MD degree pathway, 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 admissions officers are here and ready to help you realize your dream of becoming a doctor
Take the next step and join the 22K School of Medicine graduates in the US and around the world who are part of a strong alumni network

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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 75% of the students enrolled in the MD pathway receive scholarship support every year

Financial Services

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 SGU is in partnership with each student during his or her medical school journey

Student Support Services

Campus Experience

With 65 state-of-the-art facilities, the True Blue Grenada campus has the ideal environment for medical students from around the world to live, learn, and build diverse networks
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“In the Air Force, I have worked with many doctors from Ivy League schools, and as a graduate from SGU, I do not see any difference,” she said. “As a doctor, I feel as competent and as effective. SGU was an amazing experience for me.”

Mayra Zapata, MD - Class of 2007

"Every day is bringing different highlights and new challenges. Living my dream of being a doctor is phenomenal, and I’m very lucky to be able to say I love my job."

Ish Saxena, MD - Class of 2013

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SGU/Northumbria University & Ramaiah International Medical School Six Year MD Degree Pathway

Push your boundaries with an exciting study abroad pathway that lets you complete one year of your basic sciences at Northumbria University in the UK or Ramaiah Medical College in India. Earn a Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) in Biomedical Sciences upon successful completion of your first year before proceeding to Grenada to meet up with the rest of your classmates and complete the second year of the basic sciences curriculum.

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