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
Program overview
What St. George's University says about their program:
The MD/MSc dual-degree program is designed for medical students with a desire to become involved with original, thesis-oriented research. With the additional credential of an MSc (Master of Science) degree, you can pursue careers in specific areas of advanced medical research. he curricula for the dual MD/MSc degrees reflect the areas of applied investigative research. Medical students who wish to obtain a dual MD/MSc degree add a term and a summer to their basic sciences program to facilitate research activities that contribute to the MSc program. Depending on the concentration of the MSc degree, at least 10 appropriate credits of the MD degree contribute to the 34 credit MSc part of the dual degree.
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.