College of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Lucia

- Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia
Abroad

General Information

The College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), St. Lucia, was an offshore medical school primarily located in Rodney Bay.

Critical Status Update (2025/2026): According to the World Directory of Medical Schools and the Saint Lucia Ministry of Education (confirmed as of late 2024/2025), this institution is NOT currently operational. It previously operated under the name Destiny University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and has been closed/inactive since approximately 2017.

The information below reflects the historical structure of the school for archival or transfer verification purposes.

General Info

  • Established: 2001 (rebranded as Destiny University in 2008, reverted/closed by 2017).

  • Degree Awarded: Doctor of Medicine (MD).

  • Location: P.O. Box 2478, Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia.

  • Academic Model: Followed a 4-year MD program consisting of 5 semesters of Basic Sciences and 72–80 weeks of Clinical Rotations.

  • Recognition: Historically listed in the IMED/World Directory of Medical Schools; however, degrees are generally only recognized for those who graduated during its active years (2001–2017).

Campus Facilities

  • Historical Site: The campus was situated in Rodney Bay, the northern tourist and commercial hub of Saint Lucia. It utilized local commercial facilities for lecture halls and administrative offices.

  • Infrastructure: Included basic science laboratories (Anatomy, Microbiology), a small medical library, and computer centers.

  • Pedagogy: Focused on preparing students for the USMLE Step 1 during the Basic Science years in Saint Lucia.

    • Hospital & Medical Facilities

    Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

    • Affiliations: As an offshore school, it relied on a network of affiliated hospitals for clinical clerkships.

    • Clinical Sites: Students historically performed rotations in the United States (primarily in states like Georgia and Illinois) and the Caribbean.

    • St. Lucia Exposure: The school had limited access to local clinical facilities for early introduction to clinical medicine.

    Fee Structure

    State University Affordability

    Note: These figures are based on the school's last active cycles and are no longer applicable for new enrollments.

    • Basic Sciences: Approximately $5,000 – $6,500 USD per semester.

    • Clinical Sciences: Approximately $7,500 – $9,000 USD per semester.

    • Application Fee: Historically around $100 USD.

    City Details

    • Vibe: Rodney Bay is the most developed area in Saint Lucia, featuring the island's best beaches (Reduit Beach), shopping malls, and nightlife.

    • Safety: Generally safe for students, with a high presence of security due to its status as a tourist hub.

    • Accessibility: Well-connected via the G.F.L. Charles Airport (SLU) and local mini-bus routes.

    Hostel & Mess

    • Accommodation: The school did not have a dedicated on-campus hostel. Students lived in private off-campus apartments in Rodney Bay and Gros Islet.

    • Living Costs: Rodney Bay is a premium area; rent for a student apartment typically ranged from $600 to $900 USD per month.

    • Mess/Dining: There was no centralized mess hall. Students were expected to self-cater or eat at the numerous local restaurants and cafes in Rodney Bay Mall and the Marina.

    Miscellaneous

  • NRI Seats: There was no specific NRI quota; admission was open to all international students based on undergraduate science prerequisites.

  • NEET Requirement: For Indian students who attended, NEET-UG qualification was mandatory to practice in India upon return.

  • Current Alternatives: Since CMHS/Destiny University is closed, students looking for active medical schools in Saint Lucia currently consider:

    • Spartan Health Sciences University (Vieux Fort)

    • International American University (IAU) (Vieux Fort)

    • Commonwealth University College of Medicine (Gros Islet)

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