Postgraduate academic requirements
- A bachelor’s degree with a strong science background is necessary.
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee81,465USD
- Start dateJan, Aug
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What St. George's University says about their program:
The four-year MD program consists of a 157-week curriculum that is typically completed within four calendar years. The MD program is broken down into two phases: Basic Sciences and Clinical Training.
- Year 1 and Year 2 (Basic Sciences), students complete their courses on the True Blue Campus in Grenada. Students learn through traditional lectures and laboratory sessions augmented by small–group sessions and case–based learning exercises.
- Year 3 and Year 4 (Clinical Training) happens at SGU affiliated hospitals and clinics across the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Grenada using bedside teaching and augmented by lectures, small groups, and directed study.
The curriculum for our four-year program gives you the foundation needed to succeed as a physician, and prepares you to grow your practice into a thriving career in medicine.
Admission requirements
English proficiency
- IELTS
7.0 (on each band)
- TOEFL
94-101 overall
- CAE
185 overall (185 in each band)
- PTE Academic
66.3 overall (67.6 in Reading, 66.2 in Listening, 65.3 Speaking, and 82.3 in Writing)
Documents required
Undergraduate and graduate requirements:
- Application form - Application fee - Academic transcripts - Diploma of previous studies - Translations - Proof of language proficiency - Reference letters - Motivation letter / Statement of purpose - Passport identification page - Financial information - Other academic work - Official transcripts of PG coursework - Standardized examination scores (if applicable)
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Preclinical tuition fees
USD$41,716 per year
- Four-year MD program tuition fees
USD$78,282 per year
Historically, rates have increased 4% per year on average and students are expected to plan accordingly
Funding
- To assist with the cost of tuition, SGU has recently expanded their awards portfolio for new students. Incoming students are now eligible for more than one award.
- 75% of all entering four-year MD students received SGU scholarships in the 2020-21 academic year.*
- There are 16 School of Medicine scholarships and grants available.
*Data as of April 2021
What is the cost of living near St. George's University?
| Category | Cost (in East Caribbean Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,718 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,180 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $594 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $123 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $98 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $116 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $900 |
| Coffee shop drink | $9 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $28 |
| Gym membership | $107 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for St. George's University
Many international students will require a visa to study in Grenada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.