Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Accreditation
St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine offers broad-based, contemporary programming specially designed for its international student body. Three years of study are completed on site in Grenada and a final year at an accredited affiliated school in North America or beyond. Upon graduation, each student determines the individual government entry requirements in the country or state where they intend to practice.
This website provides information on the accreditation process and specific information on how the SGU community maintains standards of education.
AVMA COE Accreditation
The St. George’s University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE). Our graduates are fully eligible to seek licensure in the United States and Canada without further steps other than successfully passing the NAVLE. US students are eligible for federal loans.
AVMA Accreditation Resources
- About Accreditation
- Accreditation Policies and Procedures of the AVMA Council on Education
- The Accreditation Process
- The Eleven Accreditation Standards
RCVS Accreditation
St. George’s University’s School of Veterinary Medicine’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program has received full accreditation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the organization that sets the standards of veterinary care in the United Kingdom, through 2024.
As a result of the accreditation, SGU’s DVM graduates, who have completed the Global Veterinary Health Track, will be eligible to register as members of the RCVS and practice in the UK without further examination.
NAVLE Pass Rate
| YEAR | NAVLE PASS RATE |
| 2016 | 90% |
| 2017 | 94% |
| 2018 | 95% |
| 2019 | 92% |
| 2020 | 88% |
| 2021 | 85% |
The North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE) is required for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in North America. Senior students and recent graduates must pass the NAVLE in order to gain licensure. The American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE) requires a minimum pass rate of 80% for the institution to maintain full accreditation. St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine students have consistently exceeded this standard.
Government of Grenada Accreditation Board
The Government of Grenada continued the accreditation of St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. The School of Veterinary Medicine is fully authorized by the government of Grenada to confer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree upon those candidates who successfully complete its academic requirements.
