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.

Students who pursue pre-med coursework are training for their further education in the medical field. In addition to a focus on scientific studies such as biology and organic chemistry, this area of study generally lays the groundwork for many different careers in medicine.