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Tuition & Fees

One of the lowest tuition among accredited Caribbean Medical Schools

For Anyone Considering
Medical School

You understand just how prohibitive the admissions process can be. Heavy competition for medical school programs and high tuition fees mean that many excellent potential doctors get left behind. But the good news is, you don’t have to be one of them.

At Saint James School of Medicine, we believe that a medical career should be attainable for everyone with the commitment and ability to succeed. We offer a quality medical education at the most affordable tuition amongst all accredited medical schools.

Breakdown of tuition and fees for the MD program at Saint James School of Medicine.

Sjsm, Lowest Tuition Amongst
All Accredited Medical Schools

Because our mission is to offer an accessible medical education, we keep our fees as affordable as possible. In fact, we offer the lowest tuition amongst all accredited medical schools. Our tuition is still competitive even to non-accredited medical schools. Choose Saint James and start your medical career with less debt.

How Sjsm Tuition Compares With
Other Medical Schools

Sjsm Tuition Compares With Other Medical Schools

Source: American Association of Medical College (AAMC), and individual school websites.

Tuition & Fees

Year

1

Tuition & Fees

Enrollment fee (One-time, non-refundable fee includes $1,250 Reservation Fee and $1,250 Admin. Surcharge Fee)
$2,500.00
Basic Science Semesters 1-2 (per semester)*
$10,250.00
Total Year 1 Tuition and Fees
$23,000.00

Year

2

Tuition & Fees

Basic Science Semesters 3-5 (per semester)*
$10,250.00
Total Year 2 Tuition and Fees
$30,750.00

Year

3

Tuition & Fees

Clinical Science Semesters 6-8 (per semester)**
$14,800.00
NBME Testing Fees (For seven exams)
$1,855.00
Total Year 3 Tuition and Fees
$46,255.00

Year

4

Tuition & Fees

Clinical Science Semesters 9-10 (per semester)**
$14,800.00
Graduation (One-time fee)
$400.00
Total Year 4 Tuition and Fees
$30,000.00
Total 4-Year MD Program Tuition and Fees $130,005.00
Variable Fees (if incurred):
Basic Science Repeat Course (Subject Based/Systems Based Curriculum) (per course) $3,000/$7,000
Clinical Science Repeat Course Charge (per week) $925.00
Late Payment Fee (up to four times per semester) $75.00
NBME Certifications (per repeat NBME examination) $265.00
Third Party Review Course $2,195.00
Other Basic Science Expenses (estimated per semester)
Books and Stationary $500
Apartment Rent Expense $2,600.00
Round Trip Ticket to the Island $800.00
Other Clinical Science Expenses (estimated per semester)
Books and Stationary $900
Apartment Rent Expense $3,400.00

*Basic Science Tuition includes Development Fee: $500, Maintenance Fee: $400, Library Fee: $250, Lab Fee: $300, Materials Fee: $160, NBME Testing Fee: $265
** Clinical Tution includes $8,000 Hospital Surcharge and Liability Insurance $400 per semester. Subject to change based on hospital surcharge. Each semester includes 16 weeks of rotations.

Please Note:

  • All students enrolled in the MD Program are responsible for their books, transportation, house rent and living expenses.
  • All tuition and fees are expressed in United States Dollars.
  • Books and stationery costs may vary each year.
  • All tuition and fees are subject to change.
Tuition Payment & Refund Policies
PRE-MED

Tuition & Fees

Enrollment fee (One-time, non-refundable fee includes $1,250 Reservation Fee and $1,250 Admin. Surcharge Fee)
$2,500.00
Pre-Medical Sciences Semesters 1-4 (per semester)*(in-region/out-of-region***)
$6,850/$9,150
Total Pre-Medical Sciences Tuition and Fees
$29,900/$39,100

Year

1

Tuition & Fees

Basic Science Semesters 1-2 (per semester)*
$10,250.00
Total Year 1 Tuition and Fees
$20,500.00

Year

2

Tuition & Fees

Basic Science Semesters 3-5 (per semester)**
$10,250.00
Total Year 2 Tuition and Fees
$30,750.00

Year

3

Tuition & Fees

Clinical Science Semesters 6-8 (per semester)**
$14,800.00
NBME Testing Fees (For seven exams)
$1,855.00
Total Year 3 Tuition and Fees
$46,255.00

Year

4

Tuition & Fees

Clinical Science Semesters 9-10 (Per semester)**
$14,800.00
Graduation (One-time)
$400.00
Total Year 4 Tuition and Fees
$30,000.00
Total 5-Year MD Program Tuition and Fees $157,405.00/$166,605.00
Variable Fees (if incurred):
Premed Repeat Course (per Course) $3,000.00
Basic Science Repeat Course (per course) $7,000.00
Clinical Science Repeat Course Charge (per week) $925.00
Late Payment Fee (up to four times per semester) $75.00
NBME Certifications (per repeat NBME examination) $265.00
Third Party Review Course $2,195.00
Other Basic Science Expenses (estimated per semester)
Books and Stationary $500
Apartment Rent Expense $2,600.00
Round Trip Ticket to the Island $800.00
Other Clinical Science Expenses (estimated per semester)
Books and Stationary $900
Apartment Rent Expense $3,400.00

* Pre-Med and Basic Sciences Tuition includes Development Fee: $500, Maintenance Fee: $400, Library Fee: $250, Lab Fee: $300, Materials Fee: $160, NBME Testing Fee: $265
** Clinical Tution includes $8,000 Hospital Surcharge and Liability Insurance $400 per semester. Subject to change based on hospital surcharge. Each semester includes 16 weeks of rotations.
*** In-Region tuition applicable to students from the Caribbean and North America Regions only. Out-of-region tuition applies to students from all other regions.

Please Note:

  • All students enrolled in the MD Program are responsible for their books, transportation, house rent and living expenses.
  • All tuition and fees are expressed in United States Dollars.
  • Books and stationery costs may vary each year.
  • All tuition and fees are subject to change.
Tuition Payment & Refund Policies

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