SCHOOL OF 2012-2013 - St. George's University

School of Medicine
Admission
based), or 100 (Internet-based) on the Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a 7.0 overall score
on the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS). (The University’s TOEFL code is 2864.)
Premedical Program: Year 1
a. Passes in GCSE Ordinary Levels (or the equivalent) are
required in mathematics, science, biology, chemistry,
English, and at least one other subject.
OR
b. High school diploma (or the equivalent) with a strong
GPA in science and strong SAT scores.
Premedical Program: Year 2
a. A Matriculation Examination, such as the South African
or Australian Examination, or its equivalent, with strong
science grades.
OR
b. Minimum of 30 university/college undergraduate level
credits that include some science foundation courses.*
Premedical Program: Year 3
a. International Baccalaureate Diploma or a minimum of three
GCE Advanced Level Examinations (or the equivalent) with
strong science grades.
OR
b. Minimum of 60 university/college undergraduate level
credits that include all science foundation courses.*
*The science foundation courses are the following requisite undergraduatelevel
courses for admission to the medical program: Biology I and II with lab,
Organic Chemistry I and II with lab,Inorganic Chemistry I and II (General or
Physical) with lab, at least one semester Physics with lab, one semester of
Math (Calculus, Computer Science, or Statistics), and one semester of English.
Promotion into the Doctor of
Medicine Program
Transitioning from the premedical program into the
medical program at St. George’s University is dependent
on successful completion of the final year of the
premedical program. Students must achieve a B average
to maintain satisfactory academic progress. To be eligible
for promotion to the Doctor of Medicine program,
students must successfully complete the final premedical
year with a minimum 3.2 GPA (B+), a minimum 2.75 science
GPA, pass the Premedical Science Comprehensive
Examination (PMSCE), and have a favorable review.
Additionally, any US citizen or US permanent resident is
required to take the MCAT examination and have the
scores reported to the school.
Entrance Requirements for the
Doctor of Medicine Program
For North American Applicants
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is
required. Candidates accepted during the final year of
undergraduate study are accepted with the assumption
that their undergraduate degree will be completed before
matriculation into the School of Medicine; candidates’
acceptance will be withdrawn if the degree is not obtained.
2. The following specific undergraduate coursework (or its
equivalent) is required as part of the premedical program
requirements for admission: one year General Biology or
Zoology with lab; one year Inorganic Chemistry (General
or Physical) with lab; one year Organic Chemistry with
lab; one semester Physics with lab; one semester Math
(Calculus, Computer Science, or Statistics); and one
semester of English. The Committee on Admission
recommends courses in Biochemistry, Microbiology,
and Physiology as preparation for medical school, and
in today’s increasingly technical environment, a basic
knowledge in the use of a computer is imperative.
3. Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). All North
American applicants must submit MCAT scores. (The
University’s MCAT code is 21303.) Inquiries concerning
application, test dates, and locations should be
directed to:
The American College Admission Test
2450 N. St., NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 1 (202) 828-0690
Email: mcat@aamc.org
aamc.org/students/mcat
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