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Medicine (MBBS)

Course details
  • MB BS
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time
  • 01/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
St George's, University Of London

Course summary

Clinically focused and patient-centred, our five-year undergraduate degree will equip you with essential knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to practice medicine competently and professionally.

Your hands-on learning starts with practical classes in our pathology labs, anatomy and dissection rooms, alongside GP and community visits. Over the course of your studies, you’ll participate in a comprehensive series of clinical placements in medicine, surgery, general practice, senior health, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry and diagnostics such as radiology, as well as other specialties.

On successful completion, you’ll be granted the primary medical qualification – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – and be eligible to register with the General Medical Council (GMC) and begin its Foundation Programme.

Course highlights

  • Contact with patients and clinical placements begins in your first year and over subsequent years, spanning the full range of disciplines.

  • Specialist facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories, a pathology museum and an advanced patient simulation centre, which enables you to learn clinical skills and practice techniques in a safe environment.

  • On graduation, you will be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the GMC and license to practice in approved Foundation Year 1 posts.

  • Competitive opportunity to intercalate at St George’s or at an alternative institution, spending an additional year of study on top of your degree to obtain an iBSc in a variety of related subjects.

About St George’s, University of London

Established in 1752, St George’s is the UK’s specialist health university and is dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research. We share our site with a major London teaching hospital, which is both on the clinical frontline for a diverse local community and a centre of excellence for specialist conditions. At St George's, you’ll study in a clinical setting with like-minded individuals working across a variety of healthcare professions.

St George’s has enjoyed an outstanding track record of research and innovation in infectious disease ever since the ‘father of vaccinology’ and St George's alumnus, Edward Jenner, created the world’s first vaccine (against smallpox). Recent research has included a focus on tuberculosis, malaria, HIV in low and middle-income countries and Covid-19.

Modules

You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/medicine#modules

Assessment method

You can find detailed information about assessment methods for this course on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/medicine#study

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • General Medical Council

How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Apply by
15 October

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
A100
Institution code:
S49
Campus name:
St George's, University Of London
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

You can find extensive information about the support St George's provides for International students on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/offer-holders/international-student-support. This includes guidance on the visa application process, preparing for your studies, enrolment, support during your studies, and English language requirements.

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A level - AAA - A*AA

Three subjects to include Chemistry and Biology or Human Biology. General Studies not accepted. Please note, the above states our minimum entry requirements, but you may receive an offer ranging between AAA – A*AA at A Level. A Levels must be completed within one sitting across a maximum of two years. We do not accept resits which require a third year of study. Exceptions may apply if your education has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Please visit our Covid-19 FAQs for further information. Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma - D: 39 credits M: 6 credits P: 0 credits

Full award diploma (Access to Medicine) 60 credits at level 3 (45 graded and 15 ungraded) 45 pure science related credits graded at Distinction or Merit. Biology and chemistry credits must be graded at distinction. Overall 39 credits must be graded at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit. Any other level 3 credit outside the 60 credit diploma will not be accepted. Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.

Scottish Higher - AAA

To include Chemistry and Biology, and supplemented by 2 Scottish Advanced Highers at AA. Must also meet GCSE/National 5 requirements as outlined on website.

Scottish Advanced Higher - AA

To include Chemistry and Biology, and supplemented by 3 Scottish Highers at AAA. Must also meet GCSE/National 5 requirements as outlined on website.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points

18 points at Higher Level, including a minimum grade 6 in Biology and Chemistry. At Standard Level, a minimum score of 5 must be attained in Maths and English, if at least a 6 (B) has not previously been attained in GCSE/IGCSE Maths and English. We accept both Mathematics: analysis & approaches and Mathematics: applications & interpretations.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, D3

Three principle subjects to include Biology and Chemistry. Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.

We welcome applications from applicants around the world. For information on the requirements for your country, please visit our International Qualifications page.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
You can find detailed information about what to expect from a St George's MMI (multiple mini interview) on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-study/how-to-apply/multiple-mini-interview-mmis
University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
Both the section scores and the overall cut-off score must be met. Section score Minimum 500 in each individual section Overall score Minimum overall UCAT score (calculated every year) Additional information UCAT must be taken in the year of application. For 2025 entry, we will be considering the 'Situational Judgement' SJT Banding scores in our decision making. We will not consider any extenuating circumstances in relation to UCAT test scores.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7Overall score of 7.0 (with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in other three components)

English language requirements https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/life-at-st-georges/international-student-support/english-language-requirements

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
EU£44700Year 1
International£44700Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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