St. George's University School of Medicine
A diverse international medical and academic institution located in Grenada, it offers a unique learning environment that blends modern facilities with the island's natural beauty.
School of Medicine Graduates
US residencies in 2025
Countries
- Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2024.
- Data as of April 2025.
About St. George's University
Founded in 1976, SGU is a center for academic excellence worldwide. With students and faculty drawn from more than 150 countries, SGU is truly an international institution, with a uniquely global perspective. The SGU School of Medicine is accredited by the Grenada Medical and Dental Council (GMDC), which has been recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME).
The school offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree program. You can also enter the MD degree program from many education systems around the world via the five-, six-, or seven-year MD tracks. SGU has a large network of 75+ affiliated hospitals and health centers in the US and UK*,
with the unique opportunity to begin your medical career in Grenada or the UK.
*sgu.edu/hospitals
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23,000+
SGU has contributed over 23,000 physicians to the global physician workforce.1
50 US States
SGU graduates have practiced in every state in the US, as well as in more than 50 countries.1
Best US Hospitals
SGU graduates have practiced at all US News and World Report 2024-2025 Best US Hospitals.2
1035+
US residencies in 20 specialties in 2025.3
88%
US residency placement rate for international graduates over the last five years.4
Largest Provider
Largest provider of new doctors to the US healthcare system. 5
- Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2024.
- According to US News and World Report, 2024-2025.
America’s Best Hospitals: the 2024-2025 Honor Roll and Overview | U.S. News - Data as of April 2025
- Average of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 residency placement rates. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of international students/graduates (non-US or Canadian) who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of international students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of April 2025.
- As the medical school graduating the largest number of students per year, SGU places the largest number of graduates into residency programs each year, based on internal SGU graduate/expected graduate and residency placement data as of April 2025.
Campus Life St. George's University
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Scholarships Empowering Your Medical Aspirations
Academic merit scholarships
Difference-maker scholarship
Connections and community scholarship
Entry Points and Requirements
Four-Year MD Program: Medical Year 1
Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in the requisite sciences.
Five-Year MD Track: Preclinical Year 3 (Preclinical Sciences III)
Requirement:
Advanced Levels: A minimum of 3 subjects with grades A or B in biology, chemistry, and either math or physics. If neither math nor physics was taken at A Levels, a strong third non-science subject may be accepted, provided there is proof that math or physics was taken at AS Level.
Approved Foundation Programs: SGU recognizes and approves a range of science/medical pathway programs.
Full IB Diploma: Requires a minimum score of 32 points; 3 HL science subjects recommended; minimum of 2 HL subjects required, which must include chemistry and biology; results 5 or higher.
All 10 + 2 India Senior Secondary School Certificate: Minimum average of 80% average in biology, chemistry, math, physics, and English. *A pre-sessional math program may be necessary if math has not been taken or successfully completed before matriculation.
Six-Year MD Track: Preclinical Year 2 (Preclinical Sciences II)
Requirement:
Further education: AS Levels, Baccalaureate, South Africa Matric, Higher School Exam, Irish Leaving Certificate.
BTEC: Diploma must be in the appropriate sciences with grades of Distinction.
Secondary School and American High School Diploma: Overall average of 90% or better with strong science performance.
Seven-Year MD Track : Preclinical Year 1 (Preclinical Sciences I)
Requirement:
IGCSE: B or better in minimum 6 subjects, which include biology, chemistry, math, physics, and English.
Secondary School and American High School Diploma.
Please note, as an international student:
- Taking the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is not required to apply.
- You are exempt from the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).
- You do not need to apply through UCAS.
English Language Requirements
An English exam is required for any prospective student whose country is not considered English-speaking as per UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) guidance.1 However, an exception may be granted to students with an undergraduate degree from any English-speaking country—a waiver must be requested from SGU in this instance.
- IELTS: 7.0 overall and 7.0 on each band required for direct entry
- TOEFL: 94-101 overall is required for direct entry
(24-26 reading / 24-26 listening / 23 speaking / 27-28 writing) - Password Skills: Scoring is the same as IELTS scoring for direct entry
- C1 Advanced (CAE): 185 overall and 185 in each band required for direct entry
- PTE Academic: A score of 66.3 overall is required for direct entry
(67.6 reading / 66.2 listening / 65.3 speaking / 82.3 writing) - Duolingo English Test (DET): 130 overall and 130 on each band required for direct entry
- Kaplan Test of English (KTE): 510 overall and 510 on each band required for direct entry
Upcoming Events
Education Fair - Oman
Participating Countries: Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, New Zealand and More!
Date & Time :
Thursday, January 29, 2026
5:00 - 8:00 pm (GST)
University Meet - Qatar
Participating Countries: Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, New Zealand and More!
Date & Time :
Friday, January 30, 2026
3:00 - 6:00 pm (AST)
Education Fair -
UAE
Participating Countries: Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, New Zealand and More!
Date & Time :
Saturday, January 31, 2026
5:00 - 8:00 pm (GST)
Frequently
Asked Questions
SGU offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program and five-, six-, and seven-year preclinical tracks for students at various academic stages.
SGU has an 88% US residency placement rate for international graduates over the last five years (2021-2025). 1
1.Average of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 residency placement rates. Residency placement rate is defined as the total
number of international students/graduates (non-US or Canadian) who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of international students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of April 2025.
Students from non-English-speaking countries (as per UKVI guidance) must submit scores from an approved English exam such as IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo. Specific score requirements vary by exam, but for direct entry, an IELTS score of 7.0 overall with no band below 7.0 is required.
A bachelor's degree in the requisite sciences is required for the four-year MD program. However, students can enter the five-, six-, or seven-year MD tracks with different educational qualifications, such as A-Levels, IB Diplomas, or a secondary school diploma.