MD

Medicine (7-year)

Learn more about studying Medicine (7-year) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    7 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    81,465USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What St. George's University says about their program:

The seven–year Doctor of Medicine program is designed for students who have secondary school credentials who need to study a complete course in the foundation sciences before beginning the medical degree program. With a focus on preclinical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, the seven–year entry point prepares students for the rigors of medical school by providing a strong support system around a solid preclinical curriculum.

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Admission requirements

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree with a strong science background is necessary.

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)
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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

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What is the cost of living near St. George's University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Grenada-wide averages.

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.

Grenada student visa requirements