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

School of Medicine
Academic Partnerships
Northumbria University
Joint Medical Degree Program
St. George’s University and Northumbria University have
entered into an agreement providing an exciting pathway to
becoming a medical doctor. Northumbria University, located
in Newcastle upon Tyne, is well known for its excellence
in biomedical sciences and is recognized as a principal
innovator in the field. The agreement links the scientific
aspects of premedical training in the United Kingdom with a
comprehensive and excellent medical education.
Students begin their studies in the School of Life Sciences
at Northumbria University in a Diploma of Higher Education
in Medical Sciences, which equates to a Certificate of
Higher Education in Medical Sciences. After successful
completion of the one-year certificate course, qualified
students proceed to Grenada to commence the St.
George’s University Doctor of Medicine degree program
or alternatively remain at Northumbria in the Keith B. Taylor
Global Scholars Program. Students who opt to remain at
Northumbria University will, upon successful completion
of the first year of basic medical sciences, also be awarded
the Diploma of Higher Education in Medical Sciences.
Qualified students accepted into this competitive program
will complete the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) after
a total of five years of study.
Students apply initially to Northumbria University for the
Medical Sciences Diploma Course. Applicants who meet
the admission criteria for the joint medical program will
the be invited to submit a Supplemental Application to St.
George’s University School of Medicine. Upon receipt of
the applications, St. George’s University and Northumbria
University will liaise to establish suitable candidates and
dates for interview. An offer for the joint program can only
be made after an interview is conducted. Entry into St.
George’s University School of Medicine is conditional on a
minimum overall mark of 65% in the Northumbria University
Medical Sciences Certificate and a satisfactory reference
from Northumbria University.
UK and EU Students:
Northumbria University
Phone: 44 (0) 191 227 4444
Fax: +44 (0) 191 227 4561
ar.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk
International Students:
Northumbria University
Phone: +44 191 227 4274
Fax: +44 191 261 1264
international@northumbria.ac.uk
www.northumbria.ac.uk
St. Thomas University
Combined BS/MD Program
St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minnesota, has joined with
St. George’s University offering students an opportunity
to obtain a BS/MD degree. Qualified students are able
to pursue a career in medicine at St. George’s University
following successful completion of the premedical program
at St. Thomas University.
Enrolled students begin their studies at St. Thomas
University where they spend the first three years of the
premedical program. Qualified students then proceed to
Grenada to enter the first year of the St. George’s University
Doctor of Medicine program.
Upon successful completion of their first year at St.
George’s University, students fulfill the requirements
for the Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Thomas
University. Qualified students are then eligible to
complete the three remaining yeas of study at St.
George’s University leading to the completion of the
Doctor of Medicine degree.
The University of St. Thomas is a Catholic, comprehensive
university that fosters a tradition of service to the public
and an energetic, thoughtful approach to the challenges of
contemporary life.
Located in Minnesota’s vibrant Twin Cities area, St.
Thomas offers its students a wide range of employment
opportunities, cultural events and volunteer activities.
They are a campus connected to community to meet the
challenges of today.
Bob Ryan
Associate Dean of Enrolment Planning
St. George’s University
bobryan@sgu.edu
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