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    Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Dual Degree

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    Program Overview

    Program

    A dual-degree program designed to provide students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in life sciences, preparing them for the traditional 4-year DVM program.

    Locations

    Years 1-6: Grenada, West Indies

    Years 7: Clinical training at 1 of 30+ affiliated universities in US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and the Netherlands

    Entry Terms

    August or January

    Next Start Date:
    August 2025

    The Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (BSc/DVM) dual degree program is designed for students in the seven-year track of the DVM program who do not hold a first degree and wish to earn a baccalaureate degree at St. George’s University. Students in the preveterinary medical sciences may complete the requirements for a BSc degree in the life sciences after completion of the first year of the veterinary medical sciences.

    This program allows students to complete their entire DVM education in seven years, while simultaneously completing the requirements for a baccalaureate degree. The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded at the conclusion of the first year of the veterinary medical sciences, and the DVM is obtained upon successful completion of the final clinical year of the DVM curriculum.

    Students who are accepted into Term 1 of the seven-year program and meet sufficient academic progress guidelines are eligible for both the baccalaureate degree and the veterinary medicine degree.

    Students who enter the six- ,or five-year program (with Advanced Levels, International Baccalaureate or CAPE) must complete additional coursework to be eligible for this degree. Applicants interested in this program will be evaluated for transfer credit.

    Academic Outcomes

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

    82%

    pass rate on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) over the last five years1

    Independently Verified By Summit Consulting

    30+

    affiliated universities in six countries offer hands-on clinical training2

    88%

    SGU’s School of Veterinary Medicine graduation rate is 88% for all students who began in academic year 2017.3

    Curriculum

    There are a range of entry points into our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, accommodating applicants of all educational systems and academic backgrounds.

    Academic Year 1

    Professional Skills (PS1)
    Clinical Skills (CS1)
    Systems (SY1)

    • Veterinary Foundations
    • Infection & Immunity
    • Cardiovascular & Respiratory

    Professional Skills (PS2)
    Clinical Skills (CS2)
    Systems (SY2)

    • Hormones & Regulation
    • Urinary Tract & Water Balance• Digestion, Metabolism & Nutrition

    Academic Year 2 – First Half

    Professional Skills (PS3)
    Clinical Skills (CS3)
    Systems (SY3)

    • Reproduction & Population Management
    • Movement & Control
    • Integument & Senses
    • Exotic Animals

    Academic Year 2 – second Half

    Professional Skills (PS4)
    Clinical Skills (CS4)
    Systems (SY4)

    • Infection & Immunity Case Management
    • Cardiovascular & Respiratory Case Management
    • Integument and Senses Case Management

    Academic Year 3

    Professional Skills (PS5)
    Clinical Skills (CS5)
    Systems (SY5)

    • Reproduction & Population Case Management
    • Digestion, Metabolism, and Nutrition Case Management
    • Endocrine Case Management

    Professional Skills (PS6)
    Clinical Skills (CS6)
    Systems (SY6)

    • Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Case Management
    • Urinary Case Management
    • Multisystemic and Emergent Case Management
    • Exotic Animal Case Management

    Year 4

    Small Animal Medicine

    4 Weeks

    Small Animal Surgery

    4 Weeks

    Large Animal Medicine and Surgery

    6 Weeks

    Diagnostic Laboratory

    2 Weeks

    Clinical Anesthesiology

    2 Weeks

    Diagnostic Imaging

    2 Weeks

    The SGU SVM curriculum provides a three-year foundation in pre-clinical sciences and clinical skills that prepare our students for their fourth-year of clinical rotations at our 32 affiliated colleges of veterinary medicine, and, thus, ultimately for Day-one readiness as clinical practitioners. There are 102 weeks of direct instruction and assessments in the first three years, and 48 weeks of hands-on clinical training involving core medical knowledge; including prevention, diagnosis, treatment or mitigation of animal disease; as well as training in clinical skills and professional skills totalling 150 weeks in the program. The program is based on the core and Day one competencies identified by international accrediting bodies, the CBVE and the AVMA. Our program offers students a unique, innovative, internationally diverse approach to veterinary medical education.

    Program outline:

     

    Years 1-3
      Course code Course Credits
    Term 1 ANPH 501 Histology & Embryology 5
    ANPH 506 Anatomy I 5
    ANPH 512 Physiology I 5
    LAMS  502 Clinical Orientation 1
    LAMS 540 Basic Small Animal Nutrition 1
    LAMS 541 Professional Development I 2 (P/F)
    SAMS  501 Radiology I 1
    Term 2 ANPH 503 Anatomy II 5
    ANPH 504 Veterinary Pharmacology I 3
    ANPH 513 Physiology II 3
    LAMS 542 Professional Development II 2 (P/F)
    PTHB 503 Bacteriology/Mycology 4
    PTHB 512 Veterinary Immunology 2
    SAMS 502 Radiology II 1
    SAMS 515 Veterinary Physical Diagnosis I 1
    Term 3 ANPH 505 Veterinary Pharmacology II 3
    LAMS 501 Veterinary Physical Diagnosis II 1
    LAMS 543 Professional Development III 2 (P/F)
    PTHB 505 Parasitology 4
    PTHB 506 Pathology I 4
    PTHB 515 Virology 3
    PTHB 532 Clinical Pathology 4
    Term 4 LAMS 503 Introduction to Clinical Medicine 4
    LAMS 547 Professional Development IV 2 (P/F)
    LAMS 548 Introduction to Livestock Nutrition 1
    PTHB 507 Pathology II 4
    PTHB 510 Veterinary Public Health 2
    PTHB 511 Veterinary Epidemiology 1
    PTHB 516 Avian, Fish & Exotic Animal Diseases 3
    SAMS 514 Introduction to Surgical Skills 1
    SAMS 520 Veterinary Anesthesiology 3
    Term 5 LAMS 516 Large Animal Surgery I 2
    LAMS 519 Theriogenology 4
    LAMS 544 Livestock Medicine I 2
    LAMS 549 Professional Development V 1
    SAMS 513 Diagnostic Imaging 3
    SAMS 518 Small Animal Surgery 4
    SAMS 522 Small Animal Medicine I 3
    SAMS 526 Introduction to Clinical Practice 1 (P/F)
    SAMS 527 Junior Surgery & Anesthesiology Lab 2
    Term 6 ANPH 520 Veterinary Toxicology 2
    CLIN 541 Boards Preparatory Course 1
    LAMS 505 Equine Internal Medicine 3
    LAMS 515 Livestock Medicine 2 3
    LAMS 533 Professional Veterinary Development VI 2 (P/F)
    LAMS 545 Large Animal Surgery II 2
    SAMS 524 Small Animal Medicine II 4
    SAMS 528 Introduction to Clinical Rotations – S8 2
    Term 6 elective courses ANPH 518 Vet. Acupunture Analgesia: A Scientific Basis 1
    LAMS 537 Special Topics in Equine Practice 1
    LAMS 539 Production Animal Medicine and Surgery (PAMS) 1
    SAMS 530 Clinical Reasoning in Veterinary Medicine 1
    SAMS 535 Advanced Topics in Dermatology 1
    SAMS 536 Special Topics in Emergency Critical Care 1
    SAMS 540 Radiology: The Clinical Experience 1
    SAMS 539 Shelter Medicine 1
    PTHB 543 Selected Topics in Zoological and Aquaria Medicine 1
    Global Veterinary Health Track ANPH 540 Pre-Clinical Extramural Studies 12  (P/F)
    PTHB 537 VPH, Global Perspectives 1
    PTHB 539 Transboundary Animal Disease 1 (P/F)
    PTHB 540 Preparatory Clinical – Extra Mural Studies 6 (P/F)
    PTHB 541 Food Hyigene & Meat Inspection 1 (P/F)
    PTHB 542 Clinical – Extra Mural Studies 20 (P/F)
    20 weeks: Core Rotations Small Animal Medicine 4 Weeks
    Small Animal Surgery 4 Weeks
    Large Animal Medicine and Surgery 6 Weeks
    Diagnostic Laboratory 2 weeks
    Clinical Anesthesiology 2 weeks
    Diagnostic Imaging 2 weeks
    28 weeks: Electives The remaining weeks of the clinical program are made up of elective rotations (clinical rotations) and externships approved by the affiliated schools.

    The core rotation schedules are determined by the affiliated school at the time students are admitted into the clinical program. Elective choices and schedules are arranged individually by students, in consultation with the affiliated school.

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    Hear from SGU Grads

    “I often tell people that attending SGU SVM is indescribable, you are surrounded by a group of people from all over the world that end up becoming family, all while working together to achieve the same goal. Then you add fantastic faculty and staff who care about their students so much—attending SGU and living in Grenada is so special.”

    Aaron Spacher, DVM ’19
    Rochester, New York

    Aaron Spacher, DVM 2019

    “The transition from being a veterinary student to veterinary professional is challenging for everyone, but the experience of attending SGU and living in Grenada really prepared future professionals like me on how to adapt to change. I think the life experience of living in Grenada was equally as important as the course material learned in veterinary school.”

    Andrew Kushnir, DVM ’19
    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Andrew Kushnir, DVM 2019

    “Attending SGU was a truly transformative experience that gave me much more than just a veterinary education. I gained invaluable life lessons, formed lifelong friendships, and received a diverse and comprehensive education that has helped me excel in my career. “

    Whitney McCoy, DVM ’23
    Dallas, TX

    Whitney McCoy, DVM 2023

    “SGU does an amazing job at providing its students with unique opportunities you will not find elsewhere. From starting us with early hands-on experience working with local domestic animals large and small, to providing opportunities for us to work with amazing creatures including sea turtles and bats, they really know how to give their students a creative learning environment. ”

    John Macri, DVM ’21
    San Francisco, CA

    John Macri, DVM 2021

    “During my time at SGU, I had the opportunity to engage in exceptional hands-on learning, receive constant support from both faculty and peers, and build meaningful friendships. My journey there was truly transformative, shaping me both personally and professionally, and helping me become the veterinarian I am today. “

    John Nugra, DVM ’24
    New York

    John Nugra, DVM

    “I learned so much at SGU. From a professional perspective, I feel that SGU prepared me to hit the ground running. I had the knowledge and skills to be able to effectively practice veterinary medicine from day one after graduation. All the professors were so supportive, including after graduation.”

    Erin O’Shaughnessy, DVM ’20
    Canada

    Erin O'Shaugnessy, DVM

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