KEY FACTS

  • DURATION | 1 YEAR
  • AWARD | Certificate In Higher Education In Medical Sciences (end of Preclincal year)
  • AWARDING BODY | Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences
  • DURATION | 4 YEARS
  • AWARD |Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree
  • AWARDING BODY | St. George’s University, Grenada

The pathway offers high school graduates (10+2), the opportunity to obtain a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree via a 5-Year Medical Degree pathway starting at Ramaiah International Medical School, Bengaluru, before eligible students progress to St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada. Students spend the last two years of the 5-year Medical Degree pathway in clinical rotations at SGU’s 75+ affiliated hospitals and health centers in the US or UK.


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PROGRAM DETAILS

PRECLINICAL YEAR

Ims, Ramaiah Campus, Bengaluru, India

The curriculum of the preclinical Program forms the foundation for the 4-year MD degree program with SGU. Students study preclinical sciences, social sciences and humanities. This year of the program is conducted at IMS, Ramaiah Campus in Bengaluru, India. Students have access to Ramaiah’s medical facilities and resources, and are taught by seasoned faculty.

The course modules include Introduction to Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Introduction to Practical Skills for Health Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Human Anatomy, Learning Strategies for the Pre-Professional Programs, Communication for Health Professions and Abnormal Psychology.

The curriculum for students enrolling in this pathway in India, the UK, and Grenada remains consistent, preparing eligible students to seamlessly join the 1st year of the 4-year MD program in the UK or Grenada. Students gradually adapt to the SGU teaching and learning style and their future studies abroad through guest lectures from SGU faculty and buddy student programs.



DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (MD) PROGRAM

YEAR 1

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF MEDICINE

Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK or St. George’s University, Grenada

YEAR 2

PRINCIPLES OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

St. George’s University, Grenada

YEAR 3

CORE CLERKSHIP

St. George’s University’s 75+ affiliated hospitals in the US or the UK

YEAR 4

ADVANCED CLINICAL

St. George’s University’s 75+ affiliated hospitals in the US or the UK

STUDENT LIFE

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ELIGIBILITY

INDIA 10+2 or CBSE:

Minimum of 80% average with no grade below 80% in biology, chemistry, Math, physics and english.


ADVANCED LEVELS

minimum 3 subjects with A’s and B’s in biology, chemistry, and either math or physics; math or physics can be accepted at AS level with strong non-science third a level.


FULL IB DIPLOMAL:

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.


APPROVED FOUNDATION PROGRAMS:

SGU recognizes and approves a range of science/medical pathway programs.