This page provides an overview of the Academic and English language requirements for St. George’s University (SGU) Medical Degree Program and Tracks offered in Newcastle.
Academic Entry Requirements
The table below outlines the minimum entry requirements for the SGU Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program and Tracks offered in Newcastle. Please note that the Seven-Year MD Track is not currently available in Newcastle. Students who wish to join this Program can find further information on the SGU website.
Please note that the SGU Faculty Student Selection Committee will consider each applicant’s entire background – academic, personal development, extracurricular activities, and social commitments – when determining suitability for admission.
English Language Requirements
An English exam is required for any prospective student whose country is not considered English-speaking as per UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) guidance.* However, an exception may be granted to students with an undergraduate degree from any English-speaking country—a waiver must be requested from SGU in this instance.
•IELTS: 7.0 overall and 7.0 on each band required for direct entry
•TOEFL: 94-101 overall is required for direct entry
(24-26 reading / 24-26 listening / 23 speaking / 27-28 writing)
•Password Skills: Scoring is the same as IELTS scoring for direct entry
•C1 Advanced (CAE): 185 overall and 185 in each band required for direct entry
•PTE Academic: A score of 66.3 overall is required for direct entry
(67.6 reading / 66.2 listening / 65.3 speaking / 82.3 writing)
•Duolingo English Test (DET): 130 overall and 130 on each band required for direct entry
•Kaplan Test of English (KTE): 510 overall and 510 on each band required for direct entry
*Visit GOV.UK for the list of approved English-speaking countries: gov.uk/student-visa/knowledge-of-english
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Qualification |
Minimum Requirements |
Program/Track |
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Global |
Bachelor’s degree |
Bachelor’s degree in the requisite sciences |
4-Year MD Program |
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Global |
Approved Foundation Programmes |
SGU recognises and approves various science/medical pathway programs. Each program is assessed individually by the Admissions Committee. |
5-Year MD Track |
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Full IB Diploma |
Minimum score of 32 points: 3 HL science subjects and 2 HL subjects, including minimum grade 5 in biology and chemistry. |
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GCE A Levels |
3 subjects with minimum grade B in biology, chemistry, and maths or physics. |
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Europe/International |
Caribbean CAPE 1 & 2 |
Minimum 3 subjects units I & II 222, including biology, chemistry, and math or physics. If math and/or physics with CAPE 1 at 1, then a non-science CAPE 2 will be considered. |
5-Year MD Track |
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European Baccalaureate |
Minimum average of 12/20 in sciences including biology and chemistry. |
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Finnish Ylioppilastutkinto and Swedish Studentexamen |
L in biology and chemistry, and E in 2 other subjects. |
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French/Lebanese Baccalaureate |
Minimum averageof 12/20 in sciences including biology and chemistry. |
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New Zealand NCEA Level 3 |
Endorsed with overall Excellence, including 20 Level 3 credits in each biology and chemistry, and 20 Level 3 credits in either Math or Physics (with at least Merit) |
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Norwegian Vitnemal-videregaende Opplaering |
Overall grade 5, including Advanced Course II biology and chemistry. |
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Scottish Higher Standard |
4 subjects with minimum grade A, including HL biology and Chemistry. |
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Swedish Fullständigt Slutbetyg |
Overall grade C in natural sciences, including biology and chemistry. |
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Africa |
Botswana Associate Degree |
Minimum overall average of 55%. |
5-Year MD Track |
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Tanzanian Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) |
Minimum 3 subjects, including biology, chemistry, and math or physics. |
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University of Botswana Diploma |
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Middle East |
Bahraini Diploma |
Strong science performance. |
5-Year MD Track |
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East Asia |
Hong Kong DSE |
5 subjects with a minimum Level 3, plus Level 4 or higher in biology and chemistry. |
5-Year MD Track |
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Hong Kong HKALE |
Minimum 3 subjects, including biology, chemistry, and math or physics. |
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Malaysia STPM |
Minimum Principal Level 3 subjects, including biology, chemistry, and math or physics. |
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Singapore A Level/SIPCAL |
Minimum gradeH2 in biology, chemistry, and grade B in math or physics. |
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Vietnam Bang Tot Nghiep Cao Dang |
University Certificate with a minimum of 8 in biology, chemistry, math, and physics. |
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South Asia |
Bangladeshi TEB /PI Diploma |
5-Year MD Track |
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All 10+ 2 India Senior Secondary School Certificate |
Minimum average of 80% average in biology, chemistry, math, physics, and English. *A pre-sessional math program may be necessary if math has not been taken or successfully completed before matriculation. |
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Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced level |
Minimum 3 subjects including biology, chemistry, and math or physics. Biology, math, or physics can be accepted at an AS level with strong non-science 3rd A level. *A pre-sessional math program may be necessary if math has not been taken or successfully completed beforematriculation. |
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Global |
Secondary School and American High School Diploma |
Overall average of 90% or better with strong science performance. |
6-Year MD Track |
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BTEC |
Diploma in the appropriate sciences with overall distinctions. |
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GCE AS Levels |
3 subjects with minimum grade B in biology, chemistry, and maths or physics. |
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Europe/International |
Austrian Reifezeugnis (Matura) |
Overall average of 2, including biology and chemistry. |
6-Year MD Track |
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Canadian High School Graduation Diploma - minimum of 65% in five subjects. |
High School with strong sciences and a minimum overall average 3.5 GPA. |
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Dutch Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) |
Overall grade 8, including in biology and chemistry. |
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Finnish Ylioppilastutkinto and Swedish Studentexamen |
Grade E in biology and chemistry, with M in 2 other subjects. |
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French/Lebanese Baccalaureat (General) |
Minimum average of 12/20 in sciences, including biology and chemistry. |
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German Abitur |
Pass with a minimum 1.75, and 12/15 in biology and chemistry. |
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Irish Leaving Certificate |
6 HL subjects with a minimum of grade H2 including biology, chemistry, and math. |
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Italian Esame di Stato |
Overall grade 85, including biology and chemistry. |
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New Zealand NCEA Level 3 |
Endorsed with overall Merit, including 20 Level 3 credits in each biology and chemistry, and 20 Level 3 credits in either Math or Physics (with at least Merit) |
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Polish Matura |
Pass with a minimum average of 70%, including extended subjects in biology and chemistry. |
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Portuguese Diploma de Ensino Secundário |
Minimum average of 16, including biology and chemistry. |
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Scottish Higher Standard |
Minimum grade B in all subjects, including HL biology and chemistry. |
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Slovakian Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuska/Maturita |
Minimum overall average of 2, including biology and chemistry. |
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Spanish Titulo de Bachiller |
Overall grade 7 in natural and health sciences, including biology and chemistry. |
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Swiss Federal Maturity Certificate |
Overall mark of ‘Gut’, including ‘biology and chemistry. |
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Africa |
Senior School Certificate (SSC/SSCE) and West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE/WAEC) |
Minimum grade B2 in 6 subjects, including biology, chemistry, math, physics, and English. |
6-Year MD Track |
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South African National Senior Certificate |
Minimum 70% in all subjects, including life sciences, physical science, math, and English. |
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University of Botswana Certificate |
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Middle East |
Secondary School Diploma: |
Strong science performance in biology and chemistry. |
6-Year MD Track |
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Bahraini Diploma |
Strong in sciences. |
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East Asia |
Indonesia SSTB-SMA |
Overall average of 86%. |
6-Year MD Track |
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Malaysia Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) |
MICSS-UEC Senior Middle Level grade B, including biology and chemistry. *This does not include Chinese and Malay. |
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Philippines High School Diploma |
Lower than 1.50. |
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Secondary School Diploma |
Strong science performance in biology and chemistry. |
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South Korean Senior High School Diploma/High School Certificate of Graduation |
Minimum B in foundation sciences, math, and English. |
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Taiwan Senior High School Leaving Certificate |
Minimum 6 subjects with grade B in biology, chemistry, math, physics, and English. |
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Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education/MAW 6 |
6 subjects with a minimum grade 3 in sciences, math, and English. |
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South Asia |
Bangladeshi TEB /PI Diploma |
6-Year MD Track |
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Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate |
Minimum average of 80% in strong sciences. |
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Pakistan Intermediate/Higher School Certificate(HSSC) |
Minimum average 90% in 6 subjects including biology, chemistry, math, and English. |
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