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Richmond Gabriel University offers one of the most affordable medical school tuition fee structures.

The breakdown of fees for the 4-Year and 5-Year MD programs are outlined in the following chart. All fees listed are in US Dollars.

Students pay a one-time non-refundable application fee of $100 and a one-time non-refundable enrollment fee of $1000.

Approximate Total School Fees
5 Year MD Degree Program 

Description

Amount –  US$

Total Tuition Fees – (General Science Premed + Basic Science & Clinical Clerk Phase)99,465.00
Application & Enrolment Fees – Non-Refundable1,100.00
Health Insurance & Student Government Activity Fee1,350.00
Student Life Enhancement2,460.00
NBME CBSE and CCSE Examination (based on 1 attempt each)400.00
Registry Fees800.00
Diploma Fee500.00

Approx. Total School Fees – US$

106,075.00

Approximate Total School Fees
4 Year MD Degree Program

Description

Amount –  US$

Total Tuition Fees – (Basic Science & Clinical Clerk Phase)83,465.00
Application & Enrolment Fees – Non-Refundable1,100.00
Health Insurance & Student Government Activity Fee750.00
Student Life Enhancement1,500.00
NBME CBSE and CCSE Examination (based on 1 attempt each)400.00
Registry Fees800.00
Diploma Fee500.00

Approx. Total School Fees – US$

88,515.00

Detailed Breakdown Of Fees By Semester

MD – 5 YEAR PROGRAM

SESSION
DURATION
FEE (USD)
PREMEDICAL SCIENCES
Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

15 weeks

15 weeks

15 weeks

4,000.00

4,000.00

4,000.00

Year 2

Semester 4

15 weeks

4,000.00

BASIC SCIENCES

Semester 5

Semester 6

15 weeks

15 weeks

5,500.00

5,500.00

Year 3

Semester 7

Semester 8

Semester 9

15 weeks

15 weeks

15 weeks

5,500.00

5,500.00

5,500.00

CLINICAL SCIENCES
Year 4

Semester 10

Semester 11

Semester 12

12 weeks

12 weeks

12 weeks

7,995.00

7,995.00

7,995.00

Year 5

Semester 13

Semester 14

Semester 15

12 weeks

12 weeks

12 weeks

7,995.00

7,995.00

7,995.00

Year 6

Semester 16

8 weeks

7,995.00

 

MD – 4 YEAR PROGRAM

SESSION
DURATION
FEE (USD)
BASIC SCIENCES
Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

15 weeks

15 weeks

15 weeks

5,500.00

5,500.00

5,500.00

Year 2

Semester 4

Semester 5

15 weeks

15 weeks

5,500.00

5,500.00

CLINICAL SCIENCES

Semester 6

12 weeks

7,995.00

Year 3

Semester 7

Semester 8

Semester 9

12 weeks

12 weeks

12 weeks

7,995.00

7,995.00

7,995.00

Year 4

Semester 10

Semester 11

Semester 12

12 weeks

12 weeks

8 weeks

7,995.00

7,995.00

7,995.00

 

TUITION

*Please note that certain premium placement clinical rotations have higher costs associated with their placement. These placements are offered to certain students at the discretion of the University, depending on available space, student academics, eligibility, and other determining factors. 

The following sites will have this amount added to the standard tuition fee:
Clinical Site Jamaica: +2000 USD + one-time $350 Processing fee; 
Clinical Site Chicago, USA: US$ 1,500 + one-time $650 Processing fee

Students will be required to pay a non-refundable $650 USD Clinical Document Processing Fee for document processing upon their first entry into an Illinois clinical site. Student documentation for Illinois may be required to be renewed periodically. The fee will be applicable upon each renewal. Students will be required to take the CCSE NBME after completion of all core rotations. The fee per exam attempt is USD $200

ADDITIONAL SEMESTER FEES:

  • Health Insurance & Student Government Fee: $150 per semester (PreMedical + Basic Sciences)
  • Student Life Enhancement Fee: $240 per PreMedical semester, $300 per Basic Science semester
  • Clinical Clerkship Registry Fee: $200 per Core Rotation semester (CR I – CR IV)
  • Students are responsible for budgeting for their non-tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, travel and living expenses as these items are not included in the tuition.

Scholarships

Richmond Gabriel University offers partial scholarships based on the academic qualifications, personal experiences and financial need of the applicant.

After you submit your application online our admissions office will review your grades, essay and recommendation submitted to see if you qualify for a scholarship. Our admissions department will look for strong grades in the sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, math) but will also review your  essay and recommendation letters before they make their decision.

Each applicant’s completed application and supporting documentation is reviewed by the Scholarship Committee before a final decision is made regarding scholarship. Students who are granted scholarships must maintain the criteria established by the Office of Academic Affairs every semester to continue holding the issued scholarship. Failure to upkeep the criteria will results in a loss of scholarship. Scholarship applicants must maintain a 80% or above attendance and remain in good academic and financial standing and be free of any disciplinary actions with the University.

Local and International students are eligible for consideration for a scholarship from the University. Successful applicants will receive a scholarship letter, which they must sign and return to the Admissions Office in order to accept the terms of the scholarship and have it applied to their account. Part time students are not eligible for scholarship consideration.

For more information regarding scholarship eligibility contact our admissions department

RICHMOND GABRIEL FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Richmond Gabriel Scholarship is based on academic merit and personal experience. Up to 35% off the tuition fee for the Undergraduate and Basic Medical Sciences program and up to 10% off the tuition fee for the Clinical Clerkship program. In addition to meeting all the standard admissions criteria, students should be enrolled on a full-time basis to be considered for the Richmond Gabriel Scholarship.  This scholarship is based on the financial need of the student. This scholarship is applied to the tuition fee for students in the undergraduate and Basic Medical Sciences phase of the MD Program. 

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Students with an exceptional academic record are eligible for additional academic scholarship for the Undergraduate and Basic Sciences components of the MD degree program. Academic scholarships are based on the CGPA of the admission prerequisite courses for the program to which the student is applying. Students who receive the Academic Scholarship will be required to maintain a strong academic record for the duration of their program.

Email the Financial Department for more information.

FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

If a student is undergoing financial difficulties, they may reach out to the University’s Financial Department. If the student is granted a financial arrangement by the University and that student subsequently fails to uphold the arrangement terms or conditions and fails to pay related outstanding invoices as and when due, the student will be dismissed from the University.

The University may alter the terms of any such arrangement at its discretion and require immediate payment in full of all arrears at any time there is an indication that the student may withdraw or transfer out from the program for any reason without making full payments of all outstanding amounts/arrears. The account may be sent to a collections agency.

The University may alter the terms of any such arrangement at its discretion and require immediate payment in full of all arrears at any time there is an indication that the student may be attempting to abscond responsibility for payment of outstanding financial amounts. The account may be sent to a collections agency.

BILLING INFORMATION

Students will receive an invoice from the Accounts Department 30 days prior to the beginning of the new semester. Invoices should be paid upon receipt or before the commencement of classes. If a student does not receive an invoice during this period, s/he should contact the Accounts Department to address this matter. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Accounts Department, request their invoice and settle their financial obligations prior to the beginning of the semester. If for any reason a student cannot meet their financial obligation, s/he is required to contact the Accounts Department to discuss the implications of failure to make payments on or before the given deadlines and also the possibility of alternative payment plans. The consideration of alternative payment plans is decided on a case by case basis at the discretion of the Accounts Department.

Failure to meet your financial obligations within a given timeline will result in late payment fees and denial of University services, such as use of campus facilities, transportation, attending classes and sitting for examinations. 

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FEES

STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE

The Student Government fee is to be paid by every student, and is collected by the University on behalf of the Student Union Government. Each student is required to pay US $50 per semester or US $150 per academic year.

STUDENT LIFE ENHANCEMENT FEE

The Student Life Enhancement Fee is a non-academic compulsory ancillary fee that is paid by all students enrolled at Richmond Gabriel University, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This fee is directed towards the development and improvement of all services provided to students. The Student Life Enhancement Fee for students in the Undergraduate program is US $240 per semester and for students in the Basic Sciences program it is US $300 per semester. The details of the services provided by the Student Life Enhancement Fee can be provided by the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions Department.

NBME FEE

Student will be required to take the NBME CBSE in MD-V and the NBME CCSE after completion of their core rotations. The fee per attempt at the exam is USD $200.00.

MD6 TRANSITION SEMESTER

Students who partake in the MD VI transition semester (i.e students needing to retake the NBME CBSE, complete pending Basic Science coursework or etc.) and choose to stay in St. Vincent are required to have Health Insurance coverage & also pay the Student Government Activity Fee and the Student Life Enhancement Fee. If a student opts to complete the transition semester in their home country the Student Health Insurance fee will be waived.

 

REGISTRY FEE

Registry fees will cover required shelf exams at the end of each core rotation semester (CR I – CR IV).

COURSE RETAKE FEE

Students who do not meet the minimum passing grade in 3 or more courses in one semester will be required to repeat the entire semester and will be charged 50% of the semester tuition fee.

Effective May 2021 students who do not meet the minimum passing grade in up to 2 courses in one semester will be required to repeat the course(s) and will be charged USD $350.00 per course.

MAILING FEE

All physical documentation sent to students from the university will be courier via tracked mail. The student will be responsible for the associated fees. The fee will be calculated based on the student’s mailing address. The following is an approximation:

North American Mailing Address: Up to $30.00 USD
International Mailing Address: Up to $150.00 USD

IMMIGRATION FEES

THE REPATRIATION DEPOSIT

Is a required one-time fee at the time of enrolment to ensure compliance of university and National Security of SVG immigration laws. You will be required to keep the receipt for this fee with you when you are travelling to St. Vincent. This fee will be fully refunded to you upon your completion of the program and final departure from St. Vincent.

ST. VINCENT VISA RENEWAL

All students who are enrolled and will be completing their studies on ground in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be required to have a valid St. Vincent Entry VISA. The university will assist students in the paperwork required for this. The administrative processing fee for the first entry VISA is covered in the student’s enrolment fee. However, any required St. Vincent VISA renewals will have a processing fee per renewal.

St. Vincent Residency Permit

Students must possess a valid passport. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they are taking the necessary steps to renew their passport before expiry. Passports that are not within a minimum of 2 weeks (14 calendar days) prior to expiration of current Residency Permit will be subject to a processing fee of $100 USD.

Miscellaneous Fees

Late Payment

Fees are due two months prior to commencement of the semester. If fees are not paid on time, de-registration may occur. A $250 penalty will be applied upon reinstatement. Returning students are required to pay tuition fees one month prior to the beginning of the semester or else a $250 late payment fee will be charged.

Any student who is absent for two terms or semesters without providing a valid written request and without obtaining prior approval from the university authorities may be subject to sanction or dismissal from the university; this would appear in the trans

Graduation Fee
All students who wish to receive their diploma must pay a fee of US $500.

Living Expenses
Food and accommodation can vary from $450 to $1000 per month depending on individual needs and circumstances. Housing expenses can cost anywhere between US$200 to US$450 per month or more depending on the location and type of residence.  Food costs are reasonable, with a variety of options available.

Examination Fee
There is an examination fee of US $90 each semester per pre-med semester and USD $150 each semester per basic medical science semester.

Caution Fees
A US $150.00 caution deposit is required by each student for the histology/pathology lab. This amount will be refunded upon completion of the course if there is no damage caused to equipment (ie. slides, microscopes, etc.). Students are required to obtain proper health insurance before they arrive on the island.

Student Insurance
There will be no exceptions to this requirement. International Student Insurance (Click Here) provides various links that may assist you in your search for the right insurance plan.

Indemnity/Malpractice Insurance During Clinical Rotations
All students are required to obtain malpractice insurance prior to commencement of their clinical rotations. Richmond Gabriel University will assist students with information concerning insurance companies which provide this service.
Please note that the cost of malpractice insurance is not included in the tuition fees The cost usually is approximately US$ 900 – 1200 per year.

*Tuition and Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the University. 

BSc In Public Health Program Fees

COST 2 YEAR 4 MONTH BSC IN PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE PROGRAM
All fees listed below are in dollars.

 

Total School Fee of the Entire ( 2 Year 4 Month) BSc. In Public Health Program (Summary) Description

 

Description

Amount-US$

Total Tuition Fees-US$ (Basic Science & Clinical Clerk Phase)

27,965.00

Application & Enrolment Fees- Non-Refundable

1100.00

Health Insurance & Student Government Activity Fee

1050.00

Student Life Enhancement

1680.00

Diploma Fee

500.00

Total School Fee

32,295.00

 

Repatriation Deposit Fee

 

The Repatriation Deposit fee is a required one-time fee at the time of enrollment to ensure compliance of university and National Security of SVG immigration laws. You will be required to keep the receipt for this fee with you when you are travelling to St. Vincent.

 

Description

Amount-US$

Entry Visa Students

US$ 2500.00 One-Time Refundable Fee

No Entry Visa Students

US$ 1000.00 One-Time Refundable Fee

No Entry visa North American Students

US$ 600.00 One-Time Refundable Fee

 

Other Expenses (Estimates)

These are approximate estimates of some of most common extra expenses students will encounter. Students are responsible for ensuring they have budgeted for the following expenses in addition to the fee listed above.

 

Description

Amount-US$

Books

US$ 400 – US$ 500 Per Semester

Rent/ Accommodation (St. Vincent)

US$ 500 – US$ 600 Per Month

Food

US$ 300 – US$ 500 Per Month

Transportation

US $100.00 Per Month

St. Vincent VISA Renewal

US$ 80.00 Per Renewal

Scholarships

Richmond Gabriel University, St. Vincent and the Grenadines offers partial scholarships up to 50% of your tuition fee based on the academic qualifications, personal experiences and financial need of the applicant.

After you submit your application online our admissions office will review your grades, essay and recommendation submitted to see if you qualify for a scholarship. Our admission department will look for strong grades in the science( Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math) But will also review your essay and recommendation letters before they make their decision.

Each applicant’s completed application and supporting documentation is reviewed by the admission Committee before a final decision is made regarding scholarship. Students who are granted scholarships must maintain the criteria established by the Office of Academic Affairs every semester to continue holding the issued scholarship applicants must maintain an 80% o above attendance and remain in good academic and financial standing and be free of any disciplinary action with the University.

Local and International students are eligible for scholarship consideration.

RICHMOND GABRIEL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS (RGA Scholarship)

The Richmond Gabriel Scholarship is based on academic merit and personal experience. It is 35% off tuition fee for the undergraduate program.

 

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Students with an exceptional academic record are eligible for additional academic scholarship up to 15% in addition to the 35% RGA Scholarship (for a maximum scholarship total of 50%) for the Undergraduate program. Academic scholarships are based on the CGPA of the admission prerequisite courses for the program to which the student is applying. Students who receive the Academic Scholarship will be required to maintain a strong academic record for the duration of their program.

If you have any questions regarding tuition and scholarship, please contact accountsclerk@richmondgu.org