Georgetown American University
Establishment
Georgetown American University (GAU) is an established University in The Republic of Guyana. It was founded in November 2013 by Guyanese nationals.
2014
Registration
Georgetown American University was registered with the National Accreditation Council of Guyana. The first batch of students were enrolled in June 2014 for premedical sciences and Doctor of Medicine program.
2015
USA operations
Georgetown American University established its USA operations in 2015. The US office was commissioned in the state of Maryland. The university also signed a memorandum of understanding with Wyckoff Hospital in Brooklyn to facilitate clinical clerkship in the USA.
2016
“Ameriandians can be doctors”
Georgetown American University started its project “Ameriandians can be doctors” enrolling 17 Indigenous students into the Premedical Sciences Program.
2018
First cohort of Medical Doctors
The first cohort of Medical Doctors graduated from the University. The university also became the official training site in Guyana for the American Heart Association (AHA) with a portfolio of Heartsaver and Basic Life Support courses.
2019
ISO Certification
The university gained ISO 9001:2015 certification.
2021
New Departments
Georgetown American University extended its clinical sciences training in the US through the signing of MOU with Eastside Medical Hospital. Also, three new departments were added to the University portfolio, School of Nursing, Technology and Energy.
Georgetown American University Offered Courses | Programmes
- School of Medicine (SOM)
- School of Allied Health Science
- School of Technology (SOT)
- School of Energy (SOE)
Georgetown American University Tuition Fees
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Tuition and Finance Aid
(Schedule Tuition fee for Academic Year 2020-2021)
Fees are quoted in US Dollars per year
| Program / Year | Cost per Year | Total Tuition per program |
|---|---|---|
| Premedical Sciences (1 st year) | $11, 500 | $19, 000 |
| Premedical Sciences (2 nd year) | $7, 500 | |
| MD – Preclinical Sciences Year 1 | $11, 500 | |
| MD – Preclinical Sciences Year 2 | $11, 500 | |
| MD – Clinical Sciences Year 3 | $13,500 (Rotations in Guyana); $29700 (Rotations in USA) | |
| MD – Clinical Sciences Year 4 | $13,500 (Rotations in Guyana); $29700 (Rotations in USA) | |
| BSN – Nursing Year 1 to Year 4 | $7000 | $28,000 |
| AS – Cybersecurity Year 1 – 2 | $7000 | $14,000 |
| BSc.- Cybersecurity Year1-4 | $7000 | $28,000 |
Additional Payment Cost School of Medicine
| Administrative and Academic Fees | Program | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Fee | Premed | $300 per year |
| Exam Fee Preclinical Sciences | MD | $300 per year |
| Exams Fee Clinical Sciences – Year 3 | MD | $185 |
| Exams Fee Clinical Sciences – Year 4 | MD | $85 |
| Laboratory Fee | Premed | $300 per year |
| Laboratory Fee | Preclinical | $300 per year |
| Application Fee | Premed and MD | $100 |
| *Registration Fee | Premed and MD | $500 (Guyana) $2500 (International) |
| Student Government Dues | All | $15 per year |
Additional Payment Cost School of Science
| Administrative and Academic Fees | Program | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Fee | Cybersecurity | $300 per year |
| Exam Fee | Nursing | $300 per year |
| Laboratory Fee | All programs | $300 per year |
| Application Fee | All programs | $100 |
| *Registration Fee | All programs | $500 (Guyana) $1000 (International) |
| Student Government Dues | All | $15 per year |
*Registration fee is a one-time payment per program and is payable at the first registration period for the program. Students who matriculate from one program to another must pay the registration fee for the new program.
| Housing and Incidentials | Cost per month |
|---|---|
| Single occupancy | *$250 |
| Shared occupancy | *$150 |
| Food and transportation | *$200 |
| Other expenses | $100 |
*These are estimated costs and are subjected to changes
Georgetown American University Admission
Please review each program admission requirement before applying
School of Medicine
School of Science – Nursing
School of Science – Sonography
School of Science – Cybersecurity
School of Energy – Short courses
Required Documents for Admission Depending on the program you are applying for, the following documents may be required.
- Professional Diplomas/Certificates (e.g., High school diploma, undergraduate degree)
- Transcript from previous education institution
- Proof of identity (government issued photo identification e.g., Passport, driver’s license etc.)
- Personal Essay expressing your interest in the program.
- 2 Letters of Recommendation from professionals who are aware of your academic pursuits.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of any Medical experience and professional work history, volunteering experience will be an asset (specific to medical school)
Students pre-selected will be invited for an interview. A successful interview automatically qualifies for entry into the program.
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