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Northumbria University and
St. George’s University
The Combined Degree Programme
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Northumbria University in Newcastle, England
and St. George’s University in Grenada have
combined their study programmes, to provide an
exciting pathway to becoming a medical doctor.
Since the introduction of the combined degree
programme in January 2007, over 600 students
have studied the first year of the Basic Medical
Sciences programme at Northumbria.
The five years of the programme
will take the following form:
Year 1
You will commence your studies in the
School of Applied Sciences at Northumbria
University in Newcastle, UK. Your first year
of study will be Year 1 of the Diploma of
Higher Education in Medical Sciences,
which equates to a Certificate of Higher
Education in Medical Sciences This is a
pre-entry programme to the MD.
Year 2*
The combined degree programme will give you the
After successful completion of Year 1
with a mark of 60%, or higher, you will
undertake the first year of your MD studies
at Northumbria University, or alternatively
study this year in Grenada. If you opt
to remain at Northumbria, you will, upon
successful completion of Year 2, also be
awarded the Diploma of Higher Education
in Medical Sciences.
opportunity of receiving expert tuition at two universities
Year 3
Students accepted into this competitive and successful
programme will be able to complete the Doctor of Medicine
(MD) in 4–6 years, depending on entry qualifications.
travel. You will commence your studies in Newcastle with
You will continue your Basic Medical
Sciences study at St. George’s University
in Grenada.
a pre-entry programme or first year of the MD and will then
Years 4 and 5
travel to Grenada to complete your Basic Medical Sciences.
The final two years of your MD will
be spent in clinical training at affiliated
hospitals and Clinical Centres in the
United Kingdom, the United States and/
or Canada. You will have the choice of
where you complete your training.
renowned for their excellence, together with international
The final two years of your degree will be spent at affiliated
hospitals and Clinical Centres in the United Kingdom, the
United States and/or Canada.
Upon completion of the programme you may choose
to progress (after internship) to postgraduate
specialist/family medicine training, or top up your
qualifications with an MSc or MPH degree.
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Note: Northumbria University also offers a
foundation year for students who do not
have the relevant qualifications to enter
Year 1 of the programme. Please contact
Northumbria University for more information.
*Direct entry to Year 2 for suitably qualified
students is possible. Please contact Northumbria
University for application guidance.
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Programme Outline
The Facts
Northumbria University
Known for its excellent teaching quality
and strong investment in student facilities
Has a long tradition of welcoming
international students and good
cultural diversity
Based in the beautiful city of Newcastle
with excellent transport links and cost of
living among the lowest in the UK
NHS staff contribute to the teaching
of pathology specialisms
Long history of excellent cooperation
between the Medical Sciences
programme and hospital pathology
laboratories
Many degrees have been given the seal of
approval by professional bodies, for
example the Biomedical Sciences BSc
(Hons) is accredited by The Institute of
Biomedical Science
Course material informed by research,
so always up-to-date and relevant
Programmes enhanced by new
laboratories and up-to-date specialist
equipment
Has high completion rates, with over 96%
of graduates going on to employment or
postgraduate education within six months
of completing their course
Strength in research as evidenced by
excellent results in Research Assessment
Exercise (RAE) 2008. Overall quality
profile demonstrated that 30% of Applied
Science research activity was rated as
internationally outstanding or excellent;
a further 40% was identified as being
internationally recognised
St. George’s University
Established over 32 years ago, it has
evolved from an independent medical
school into a world-class institution of
higher learning
State-of-the-art facilities on a beautiful
peninsula overlooking the Caribbean
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Outstanding student support services to
enhance student success
Nearly 8,000 graduates practising
medicine throughout the world
Year 1
Biochemistry
340 students and graduates from East
Asia and 980 students and graduates from
India have joined the School of Medicine
Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology
Graduates have gained registration with
Medical Licensing Authorities in more than
45 countries including: Australia, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Botswana, Canada, Cyprus,
Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland,
Iceland, Kenya, Malaysia, Mali, Nigeria,
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South
Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand,
Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United
Kingdom, United States, Vietnam and
Zimbabwe
Principles of Immunology
Listed with the World Health Organisation,
the University has Formal Approval by an
increasing number of Licensing
Authorities. SGUSOM has been officially
recognised by: DIKATSA (Greek Medical
Licensing Authority), The Sri Lankan
Medical Council, The Government of
Botswana and the Thailand Medical
Council
SGUSOM is the first established private
School of Medicine to be granted
accreditation by the Caribbean
Accreditation Authority for Education in
Medicine and other Health Professions
(CAAM-HP)
Cell Biology
Introductory Genetics
Introductory Pathological Sciences
Practical Skills for Biosciences
Professional and Transferable Skills
Year 2
Topics in Community and Preventative
Medicine: Medicine in Society II
Medical Parasitology
Year 3
Behavioural Sciences and Medicine
Medical Microbiology
Communication Skills and
Physical Diagnosis
Pathology
Medical Nutrition
Pathophysiology I
Histology and Cell Biology
Pharmacology I
Human Gross and Developmental
Anatomy
Introduction to Clinical Medicine
Medical Biochemistry
Bioethics and the Professional: Medicine
in Society I
Neuroscience
Pathophysiology II
Pharmacology II
Basic Science Foundation for
Clinical Reasoning
Medical Genetics
Medical Immunology
Physiology
Years 4 and 5
Clinical Years
Grenada (SGU School of Medicine) was
ranked first among Caribbean countries in
the US Medical Licensing Exam Step 1
and Step 2/CK in a 15 year study
published in Academic Medicine
Students, trained for success on the PLAB
examination, go on to obtain postgraduate
jobs in prestigious Foundation
Programmes in the UK
Partial tuition grants are available to
qualified applicants through the
University’s International Peace
Scholarship Programme
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Profile
Profile
Abhinav Parikh
Kennisha Gilbert
What appealed to you about
Northumbria?
What appealed to you about the course at Northumbria?
I was attracted to the Keith B. Taylor
Global Scholars Programme – a joint
partnership between St. George’s
University and Northumbria University.
This course takes me closer to finally be able to practice medicine, and that
is my ultimate goal. Spending time at Northumbria and St. George’s gave
me the chance to experience something new away from my comfort zone.
I wanted to challenge myself and now I’m here I know I made the right decision.
Northumbria is a great place to challenge yourself, and the University is based
in such a beautiful city. Who could resist?
What was it about the course that
particularly appealed?
How did you feel when you arrived?
The programme is designed to help
students practise in developing
countries by giving a one-year medical
education at Northumbria University.
Newcastle is a dynamic city with a
multi-cultural population.
How did you feel during your first
week at Northumbria?
The first week at Northumbria was fun,
exciting and a little bit overwhelming.
The university sponsored a tour of
Newcastle (the coast, museums, etc) with an afternoon British tea. There were a lot
of information seminars about the University services and the sports facilities available
on campus.
What do you like most about the course?
The one on one interaction with professors from Northumbria University and St. Georges
University and teaching assistants, and the experience with different cultures including
lifestyles and food.
What do you like/dislike about Newcastle?
The local people are really nice. Newcastle is a great place to explore with beautiful bridges,
great nightlife and of course the hardcore Newcastle United fans. There are great transit
systems with cheap access to different cities all over Europe.
I was a bit homesick at first, but everyone was so friendly and helpful that it
really helped to calm my nerves and before I knew it I had new friends and
was so comfortable that I forgot
to be homesick.
What has the course been like so far?
The course takes a lot of time, effort
and dedication, but all of that is much
easier to do if you enjoy it, or at least
learn to enjoy it. There are great
people and facilities here at
Northumbria to help every student
earn the best possible grade.
Do you have any advice for anyone
applying for this course?
Northumbria University is a great
place to study. The partnership with
St. George’s University has enormous
potential for the students enrolled on
the course. Before you choose a
course make sure it is something
you will enjoy. It is really hard to
stay motivated in a course that
isn’t enjoyable. Good luck!
What three words would you use to describe your time at Northumbria?
Beautiful, lively and diverse.
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Profile
Tarek Dahrouj
What appealed to you about Northumbria University?
I am originally from Lebanon (Middle East) and Colombia (Latin America).
St. George’s University offers students an option of studying the first year of
Medicine in Newcastle UK. This way, students have the chance to learn the
English culture and experience living in the UK.
What was it about the course that particularly appealed?
I have chosen this course because I am willing to give it all my time to learn
every little aspect that could later help me in helping people as a successful
doctor. This is what I want in life and Medicine being intriguing just pushed me
further to work even harder and gain as much information as I can.
How do you get on with your tutors?
The professors are highly educated and students get a lot of help and care from
the professors and all the School staff. They do a great job at making students’
learning as easy and smooth a process as possible.
What do you do when you’re
not studying?
It is very important to be healthy
and therefore I go to the gym for
two hours three to four times a
week. Newcastle is full of clubs and
pubs and restaurants and therefore
it is really nice to dine out or hit the
clubs in Newcastle at the weekends.
There is also a movie theatre in
which one can choose from more
than 10 movies to enjoy.
Do you have any advice for anyone
applying for your course, or for
university in general?
My advice would be to study hard
every day so that weekends can
be fun!
Entry Criteria
Foundation Year
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Programme
If you wish to apply for the Foundation Year
at Northumbria University, you will need the
following:
Entry into the MD Programme at St.
George’s University School of Medicine
is conditional on a minimum overall mark
of 60% in the first year of the Diploma of
Higher Education in Medical Sciences,
together with a satisfactory reference
from Northumbria University.
Indian Qualifications
CBSE/ICSE/State Board qualifications in
a science stream (Chemistry, Biology and
either Physics or Mathematics).
Chinese Qualifications
Gao Kao (University Entrance Examination)
with at least an additional foundation/
access year.
Diploma of Higher Education
in Medical Sciences
In order to commence the first year of the
Diploma at Northumbria University, you will
need the following:
UK Qualifications
A Levels or equivalent with BBB in three
sciences (Chemistry, Biology and either
Physics or Mathematics).
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Minimum 32 points, 555 in three HL
sciences (Chemistry, Biology and either
Physics or Mathematics).
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Applicants who have a Bachelor’s degree
with a strong basic science foundation
may apply for direct entry to the four
year MD Programme.
Other Qualifications
Applications are welcomed from a wide
range of backgrounds and qualifications.
Please contact us for more advice before
making an application (see contact details
on page 11).
English Language
If English is not your first language, you
will need an IELTS score of 7 or equivalent.
(For each of the components within IELTS,
applicants must not drop below 0.5 of the
required level).
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Admission Process
Contact Information
Application
UK and EU Students
Please download the University application form from our website:
www.northumbria.ac.uk/apply
Once completed, please submit the form to UK Admissions, Northumbria University (see
contact details on page 11).
International Students
Please download the international application form from our website:
www.northumbria.ac.uk/apply
Once completed, please submit the form to International Admissions, Northumbria University
(see contact details on page 11).
Interview
Upon receipt of the respective applications, Northumbria University and St. George’s University
will liaise to establish suitable candidates and dates for interview. An offer for the joint programme
can only be made after an interview is conducted. Arrangements for the interview are flexible.
Scholarship
Northumbria University offers £1,000 scholarship towards tuition fees for UK undergraduate
students studying Year 1.
The UK and EU Commonwealth Secretariat offers scholarships to qualified graduate and
undergraduate students from Commonwealth countries. Some other countries also offer
scholarships. Please ask for further information upon application.
Northumbria University
UK Admissions
Trinity Building
Northumberland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
United Kingdom
UK Phone: 0191 227 4444
ar.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk
www.northumbria.ac.uk
International Admissions
International Office
21/22 Ellison Place
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 191 227 4274
Fax: +44 191 243 7850
er.international@northumbria.ac.uk
www.northumbria.ac.uk
St. George’s University
Doctor of Medicine Degree
St. George’s University
Office of International Admission
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