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St. George’s University, Grenada
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Northumbria U Campus Building
SGU Students relax in the open air of Modical Hall
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Students during their clinical rotations
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St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine brings together top talent and medical infrastructure from around the globe to provide a nurturing home where students from all backgrounds can develop their medical skills. The university has become a centre for academic excellence and is renowned for its innovative approach to medical education. SGU has a network of over 22,000 School of Medicine graduates1 around the world. SGU graduates have gone on to establish themselves in a range of successful medical careers, impacting healthcare and wellness on a global scale.
SGU provides a practical learning experience that prepares students for future career success in medicine. The university offers a truly international learning environment, with students, alumni, and faculty coming to SGU from over 150 countries worldwide.
There are a range of study options at SGU. The university offers a Four-Year Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree programme for university graduates and Five-, Six-, and Seven-Year medical degree Tracks for high school graduates.
SGU was founded in 1976 on the Caribbean Island of Grenada. Students studying in Grenada benefit from a diverse and multicultural environment on a campus equipped with modern facilities. The island offers an exciting mixture of African, English, and French culture, with a vibrant array of restaurants, cultural activities, and entertainment available all year round. SGU students can also spend up to three years studying in Newcastle in the UK due to SGU’s partnership with Northumbria University.
SGU maintains close links with an array of established clinical partners in medicine. Clinical rotations facilitated by SGU take place in over 75 affiliated hospitals in the US and UK. The university’s professional connections helps to ensure that students who graduate from SGU are prepared for future careers in medicine.
1 Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2023.
1 According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2021
2 Total results from the five calendar years 2018-2022. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of international (non-US citizen/permanent resident or Canadian) students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of international students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time within the given time range. In order to be certified to take USMLE Step 1, students are required to pass all basic sciences courses.
3 According to US News and World Report, 2023-2024.
£31,613 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
£71,659 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
2024-2025 tuition fees for the MD programme and tracks at SGU are as follows:
These figures are based on 2024-2025 academic year rates and are subject to change. Historically rates have increased annually, and students are expected to plan accordingly. All figures are in US dollars.
International students studying at SGU may be eligible for various scholarships, grants and bursaries. These includes the Global Scholars Bursary and the International Peace Bursary.
Through the Global Scholars Bursary, students may be eligible for partial-tuition awards when joining the Four-Year MD programme with the SGU of Grenada School of Medicine/Northumbria University (NU). To be eligible for this bursary, students must be able to demonstrate both their academic excellence and financial need. These awards are grants-in-aid and do not have to be repaid.
Through the International Peace Bursary, students may be eligible for partial-tuition awards to support work designed to enhance medical care systems. To be eligible, students must demonstrate financial need and the ability to fund the remainder of their tuition fees. These awards are grants-in-aid and do not have to be repaid.
There are a range of entry options and tracks for students who wish to study at SGU, and the university caters to students from all academic backgrounds.
Four-Year MD programme students must hold a bachelor’s degree in the requisite sciences. Any student who is not a native English speaker will either need an undergraduate degree from a native English-speaking country, or one of the following scores in a recognised English proficiency test:
International students are exempt from the MCAT admission requirement.
For the Five-Year MD Track (Four-Year MD and one year preclinical), the Six-Year MD Track (Four-Year MD and two years preclinical), and the Seven-Year MD Track (four-year MD and three years preclinical) there are a range of qualifications accepted by SGU. These include advanced levels, approved foundation programmes, full IB diplomas, secondary school diplomas and IGCSEs. For full and detailed information on entry requirements for specific preclinical tracks, students should consult the university’s dedicated admissions page. Should students have any questions or queries about entry requirements for SGU, they are encouraged to contact the admissions team directly.
Students can start courses at SGU at several points throughout the year, and incoming students are admitted on a rolling basis. The School of Medicine offers new intakes in August, January, and April every year.
The university's commitment to a personalised learning experience ensures that students receive high levels of contact time and support throughout their studies.
Students are instructed and supported by 1,600 clinical faculty members and 450 additional faculty members at SGU’s Grenada campus. Professors at the School of Medicine (SOM) bring a wealth of academic and professional experience to their teaching, and all have an MD, PhD, or equivalent qualification.
SGU’s SOM has received accreditation for decades, and as a result, SGU medical graduates have continuously been eligible to practice in the US. The Grenada Medical and Dental Council (GMDC), SGU SOM’s accreditor, is recognised by the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) and the U.S. National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA). The WFME’s recognition of GMDC ensures that SGU SOM students have access to USMLE Step exams, US clinical rotations, eligibility for US residency placement, and the physician licensing process in the US and many other countries worldwide.
Students who start their medical studies at SGU with a bachelor’s degree can follow the traditional Four-Year MD programme. There are also three preclinical tracks leading to the Four-Year MD programme. Preclinical tracks are foundational phases of study which prepare students for the subsequent advanced medical phase of the MD programme. The former involves the study of preclinical sciences, humanities, and social sciences. During the preclinical phase, students will undertake essential coursework which will prepare them for medical school.
Basic Sciences are the first two years of the Four-Year MD programme. Students can complete the entire two years in Grenada or study partly in the UK at Northumbria University. The teaching of Basic Sciences is delivered through traditional lectures, laboratory sessions, small group sessions, and case-based learning exercises. Schools operating within the Basic Medical Sciences Faculty at SGU include:
The final two years of the MD programme are spent at hospitals and clinics across the US and UK. This portion of the MD programme also features further learning modules which are delivered through lectures, small group sessions, and directed study via the Clinical Faculty. Schools overseen by the Clinical Faculty include:
SGU’s Grenada campus is on a southwestern peninsula of the Caribbean Island. There are 65 buildings across the university’s picturesque seaside location, which is home to stunning Georgian architecture and vibrant Caribbean colours. The campus has a range of state-of-the-art facilities, which include lecture halls, laboratories, a healthcare clinic, and a library. Additionally, there is a multi-purpose fitness and wellness centre on campus, as well as a playing field, a bank, and an array of dining outlets.
There is a range of beautiful living spaces managed by SGU campus in Grenada. Students can choose from single or double-occupancy rooms in a welcoming, vibrant, and secure multicultural student community.
Students who begin their medical education with SGU in the UK will be based at the SGU’s partner campus at Northumbria University. They will study on Northumbria’s city campus in Newcastle, where specialist facilities include prototyping workshops, media laboratories, and CAD suites.
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
