The table below outlines the minimum entry qualifications for SGU Doctor of Medicine (MD) programmes offered in Newcastle. Please note that the Seven Year Medical Pathway is not currently available in Newcastle. Students who wish to join this programme can find further information on the SGU website.
Students who wish to join the Four Year Doctor of Medicine (MD4) programme must hold a Bachelors degree with a strong science focus.
Please note that the SGU Faculty Student Selection Committee will consider the whole of each applicant’s background – academic, personal development, extracurricular activities, social commitment – when making determinations for suitability for admission.
Students must demonstrate their English language ability through a test or qualification recognised by St George’s University:
IELTS - 7.0 overall with minimum 7.0 in each component
TOEFL- 94 overall with minimum 24 in Writing and Listening, 23 in Speaking, and 27 in Writing
Password-Skills – 7.0 or above
Cambridge Academic English - C1 Advanced - Overall score of 186
PTE Academic – Overall score of 66.3
| Country | In Country Qualification | Minimum Requirements | Programme |
| Global | Bachelor Degree | Degree must contain significant science content | 4 Year MD Programme |
| Global | GCE A Level | Minimum 3 subjects BBB; Biology, Chemistry & either Math or Physics; Biology, Math or Physics can be accepted at AS level with strong non-science 3rd A level | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| Global | Associate Degree | (60 credits or equivalent) with Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| Global | IB Diploma | 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. | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| Global | BTEC | Diploma must be in the appropriate sciences with grades of Distinction | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) (if appropriate) |
| Global | GCE AS Level | Minimum 3 subjects BBB, including Biology & Chemistry. | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| European Baccalaureate | >80% overall with sciences, including Biology and Chemistry. Appropriate sciences - Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, included. | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) | |
| Australia | Holders of Australian School Leaving Certificates that satisfy Australian University Matriculation | > 75% in Senior Secondary Certificate (or equivalent) Biology, Chemistry & Math; 97 | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Usually a minimum UAI/ENTER/TER score of 96 to include Biology and Chemistry; ATAR 80% | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) | ||
| Austria | Reifezeugnis (Matura) | Overall 2, including 2 in Chemistry and Biology | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Bahrain | Diploma | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) | |
| Bangladesh | Diploma (Technical Education Board) | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) | |
| Diploma (Paramedical Institute) | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) | ||
| Botswana | Bachelor Degree | Average > 65% | 4-Year MD Programme |
| Associates Degree | Average > 55% | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) | |
| Diploma (University of Botswana) | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) | ||
| Certificate (University of Botswana) | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) | ||
| Brunei | Matriculation | Minimum 3 subjects BBB; Biology, Chemistry & either Math or Physics | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| Canada | High School Graduation Diploma | High School with 95% or above overall, with 95% or above in all sciences | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Caribbean | CAPE 2 | Minimum 3 subjects both units I & II 222; Biology, Chemistry & either Math or Physics; If Math and/or Physics with CAPE 1 at 1, then a different, non-science, CAPE 2 can be considered. | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| Finland | Ylioppilastutkinto/ Studentexamaen (Matriculation Examination) | L in Biology and Chemistry/E in 2 other subjects | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| E in Biology and Chemistry/M in 2 other subjects | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) | ||
| France | Baccalaureate (General) | 12-20, 20 overall Science Series, including 12 in Biology and Chemistry | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Germany | Abitur | Pass with minimum 1.75, 12/15 in Biology & Chemistry | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong A level (HKALE) | Minimum 3 subjects BBB; Biology, Chemistry & either Math or Physics | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) | Applicants for Medicine will require 5 level 3 elective subjects, with minimum Level 4 for Biology and Chemistry | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) | |
| India | All India Senior Secondary School Certificates | Avg 80%; Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, English, no grade below 80% | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| Indonesia | SSTB-SMA | 0.86 | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Iran | Peeshdaneshgahe 1992 onwards (pre- university certificate) | 18-20 including Biology & Chemistry | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Ireland | Irish Leaving Certificate | 6 subjects at Higher level with min B1 grades, including Biology, Chemistry, Math | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Italy | Esame di Stato | Overall 85, including 85 in Biology and Chemistry | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Malaysia | STPM | STPM minimum 3 subjects BBB; Biology, Chemistry & either Math or Physics at Prinicipal level | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | MICSS-UEC grades of BBBBBB at Senior Middle Level (to include Chemistry & Biology, not including Chinese & Malay) | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) | |
| Nepal | Higher Secondary Education Certificate | >80% with strong sciences | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Netherlands | Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) | 8 overall, with 8 in Biology and Chemistry | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| New Zealand | NCEA Level 3 | Endorsed with overall Merit, including 20 Level 3 credits in each Biology and Chemistry (with M - Merit in the majority of credits), and 20 Level 3 credits in either Math or Physics (with at least M - Merit) | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Endorsed with overall Excellence, including 20 Level 3 credits in each Biology and Chemistry (with E - Excellent in the majority of credits), and 20 Level 3 credits in either Math or Physics (with at least M - Merit) | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) | ||
| Nigeria | Senior School Certificate (SSC/SSCE) or West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/ WASSCE/ WAEC) | Minimum 6 subjects B2; Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, English | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Norway | Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate) Intermediate/Higher School Certificate (HSSC) | Grade 5 overall, including 5 in Chemistry and Biology within Advanced Course II | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| Pakistan | >80% six subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Maths, English | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) | |
| Philippines | High school diploma | <1.50 | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Poland | Matura | Pass with avg 70% ,including 70% in extended subjects of Biology & Chemistry | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Portugal | Diploma de Ensino Secundário | Avg 16, with 16/20 in Chemistry and Biology | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Scotland | Scottish Higher Standard | AAAA (Biology and Chemistry at HL) | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| BBBB (Biology and Chemistry at HL) | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) | ||
| Singapore | A Level | BBB at H2 level, including Biology, Chemistry & either Math or Physics | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
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| Slovakia | Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuska/Maturita | Overall avg 2, with 2 in Biology and Chemistry | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) | 4 overall, including 4 in Biology and Chemistry | ||
| South Africa | National Senior Certificate since 2008 | National Senior Certificate with minimum grade B (70%) in six subjects that must include English, Life Sciences, Math & Physical Science | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| South Korea | High School Diploma / High School Certificate of Graduation | Senior High School Diploma with B or higher in Foundation Sciences, Math and English. | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Spain | Titulo de Bachiller (current system) | Natural and Health Sciences with 7 overall, including 7 in Biology and Chemistry | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Sri Lanka | General Certificate of Education Advanced level | Minimum 3 subjects BBB; Biology, Chemistry & either Math or Physics; Biology, Math or Physics can be accepted at AS level with strong non-science 3rd A level | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| Sweden | Fullständigt Slutbetyg (Upper School Leaving Certificate) | Overall VG in Natural Sciences & 3 subjects at VG including Biology & Chemistry; new grading minimum 'C' | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| Switzerland | Federal Maturity Certificate | Overall mark of 'Gut', including Gut' in Biology and Chemistry | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Taiwan | Senior High School Leaving Certificate | Minimum 6 subjects Bs; Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, English | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Tanzania | ACSE Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education | Minimum 3 subjects BBB; Biology, Chemistry & either Math or Physics | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
| Thailand | Certificate of Secondary Education/MAW 6 | Minimum 6 subjects (M6); 3 or higher in English, Sciences and Math | 6 Year Medical Pathway (6MDP) |
| Vietnam | Bang Tot Nghiep Cao Dang | Certificate of University Studies, 8 or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Math, Physics | 5 Year Medical Pathway (5MDP) |
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