Saint Lucia is home to one standard university and a number of specialized institutions of higher learning. There are several medical schools located in Saint Lucia, the oldest of which is the Spartan Health Sciences University which attracts students from around the world.

Before people apply to medical school, they typically engage in the undergraduate pursuits that are most likely to prepare them for the intensity of those programs. Pre-med coursework can put students on the path to further study and, ultimately, to careers in the medical field.