With its rich history dating back to 1976, St George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine began its journey with only a few. However, today, it has contributed around 23,000 physicians to the global physician workforce, with its impressive faculty having drawn students from across the world to the island of Grenada.

St. George’s University first began expanding its medical programme in 2005, reaching overseas with the establishment of  the St. George’s University School of Medicine/Northumbria University program, which allows School of Medicine students to spend their first year of basic sciences at Northumbria University in Newcastle, United Kingdom. Students receive unprecedented international experience in medicine through its three-country pathway (Grenada, UK, US).
 
Location Details:

• City: True Blue, St. George’s, Grenada
• Country: Grenada
• Region: Caribbean
• Campus Address: True Blue Campus, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies

Rankings & Recognition

The rankings listed below represent SGC’s stand on a global scale, making it one of the best medicine schools in Europe:

• According to the QS Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, St. George’s University is ranked #351 globally in 2024 for medicine.
• Ranked #251-300 in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026.

St. George’s University is also known for:

• Its medical education with 94% US residency placement rate for graduates.

Qualifications and Fees

Below are the SGU medicine entry requirements that must be met for you to study in the best medicine school in Grenada.

1. High school diploma.
2. English Proficiency Exam scores required including reading, speaking, listening, and writing like:

• IELTS (7 overall),
• TOEFL (94-101),
• C1 Advanced,
• PTE Academic (66.3 overall) etc.

1. Minimum of 3 subjects with grades A or B in biology, chemistry, and either math or physics.
2. Interview Round

SGU offers three different terms and rolling admissions for maximus flexibility. The training begins in August, January, or April, and based on the cycle, a student can opt between the three.

The application process is based on three stages: the initial review, the interview, and the final review. The Faculty Student Selection Committee begins with the initial round and later followed by the interview where your practical and critical thinking as well as your academic journey would be tested.

After completion, proceed further with your preferred medical programme. SGU’s MD Programme focuses on foundational medicine through a system-based and clinically integrated curriculum. Given below is how the annual tuition fee has been distributed (USD):

Application Fee: N/A
Intake Period: April 2026 (Grenada), January 2026 (UK)

Before the four-year MD Programme, students may opt for tailored MD tracks, like five-, six-, and seven- pathways, with the first three years consisting of pre-clinical studies which assists them in building a strong foundation in medical after completing high school.

Later in the MD course, the first two years are taught in SGU’s campus in Grenada or Northumbria University campus in the UK where students attend traditional lectures and lab classes. The final two are more practical and taught in UK/US/Grenada hospitals or clinics where students enhance their learning.

Why Choose SGU MD Programme to Pursue Medicine in Europe?

• Rigorous Programmes: The integrated medical study programmes are specifically designed to rigorously train the students while expanding their approach into the practical world.
• Global Recognition: SGU’s School of Medicine is a highly eligible name which has enable students to be able to practice in the US.
• Clinical Assistance: Around 85+ hospitals and health systems in the United States,Canada, and the United Kingdom offer training and support.
• Grand Campus Life: SGU also presents a stylised, diverse, and comfortable campus life in the Caribbean with students coming from over 150 countries.
• Building Future in Medical: SGU MD Programme offers diverse clinical opportunities throughout the academic years on a global scale.

Scholarship and Financial Support

• US Federal Student Loans. Eligible for 4-Year MD portion of all dual degrees.
• William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programme.
• Scholarships based on academic merit, community services, research, etc available for Non-US and Non-Canadian students.
• The Chancellor’s Legacy of Excellence Scholarship offers 120,000 USD to bachelors students attaining a minimum of 3.40 GPA and MCAT score of 504.

Hostel and Accommodation Facilities

Several living spaces have been created for a lively and comfortable campus life in Grenada. Most of the residences have suites, different bedrooms (single or double), separate bathrooms, a common kitchen, and necessary amenities like laundry, air conditioner, and wifi available. True Blue Campus housing is one such nestled on 42 acres of the campus. All dorms are staffed with Resident Assistants.

In the UK, Trinity Square is the establishment for SGU MD Programme students who study at the Northumbria University

Costs and Fees

The table below depicts the extra cost that come along with your yearly tuition fees:

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