Pre-Med Partnership with St. George's University
Continue to main contentEmbark on a Unique Journey to Your Medical Career
Your Unprecedented Journey:
Begin your academic adventure by immersing yourself in Southeast's pre-medical program for the initial three-to-four years where you'll lay the foundation for success and set the stage for your medical aspirations.
Seamless Transition to Excellence:
Qualified students will seamlessly transition to St. George’s University in Grenada for the next phase of their educational voyage. Say goodbye to the competition for a slot – our program ensures students who meet the requirements will have direct entry into SGU's accredited four-year Doctor of Medicine program.
Pre-Med Program
After completing four years of pre-medicine studies at Southeast, students who meet the requirements will be granted admission to SGU’s accredited School of Medicine or School of Veterinary Medicine to continue studies for another four years.
Biomedical Sciences
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in biology: biomedical sciences will complete three years at Southeast and then be granted entry into SGU’s accredited School of Medicine, if meeting requirements, and trimming a year off their time to a degree.
Distinctive Advantages Await:
- Effortless Entry: Bid farewell to the competition anxiety; our program grants you direct access to St. George’s University’s medical program, eliminating the need to vie for a coveted slot.
- Financial Boost: Flourish in your studies with the added advantage of a $10,000 scholarship for students accepted into the 3+4 or 4+4 programs. This scholarship, disbursed evenly throughout the SGU program, provides crucial financial support on your journey to a rewarding career.
- Accelerated Degrees: Achieve both your undergraduate and graduate degrees in just as little as seven years. Our program trims one year off the traditional path with the biomedical sciences option, getting you to your medical career sooner.
- Global Opportunities: SGU students are equipped to fulfill their clinical training and residency requirements at a vast network of hospitals, both in the United States and internationally. Expand your horizons and gain a global perspective on healthcare.
Don't just dream of becoming a doctor—make it a reality in a shorter timeframe with Southeast Missouri State University and St. George’s University. Join us on this extraordinary journey towards a fulfilling and impactful medical career. Your future in medicine starts now!
Admissions Requirements
Applications are reviewed holistically by the teams at Southeast Missouri State University and St. George’s University. However, some general guidelines include:
- Strong high school grades in the sciences and math.
- Upon conclusion of the undergraduate program, students must maintain a GPA of 3.4 or above, and obtain a competitive score on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) within 5 points of the average score for entering students, which is 498. The MCAT is recommended, but not required for international students.
- Must meet all admissions criteria of SGU School of Medicine.
- Students should apply to join the program after they have been accepted to Southeast Missouri State University.
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