St George's, University of London is the UK's only university dedicated to medical and health sciences, founded in 1733 as part of St George’s Hospital. Located in Tooting, South London, it specializes in medicine, healthcare, and biomedical research, offering a clinical, practice-focused education.

Key Facts

Rankings:

Top 10 in the UK for Medicine (Complete University Guide 2024).

1st for Graduate Prospects in Medicine (Times Good University Guide 2024).

Student Population: ~5,000 students, with a strong focus on medicine, pharmacy, and biomedical sciences.

Research Excellence: Leading in infectious diseases, cardiology, and global health (REF 2021).

Academic Strengths

St George’s offers integrated, hospital-based learning, specializing in:

Medicine (MBBS): A 5/6-year program with early clinical exposure.

Biomedical Science: Research-focused degrees with NHS partnerships.

Physician Associate Studies: A fast-growing healthcare role.

Healthcare Sciences: Nursing, physiotherapy, and radiology programs.

Teaching & Clinical Links

Shared campus with St George’s Hospital, providing real-world training from Year 1.

Affiliated with major NHS trusts, including Kingston Hospital and Croydon University Hospital.

Simulation suites for hands-on practice in surgery, emergency care, and diagnostics.

Student Experience

Small cohort sizes for personalized teaching.

Strong student support, including mentoring and wellbeing services.

Active student societies, such as Surgical Society and Global Health Group.

Notable Alumni

Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie (Pioneer of orthopedic surgery).

Dame Clare Marx (First female President of the Royal College of Surgeons).

Why Choose St George’s?

✅ Unparalleled clinical training in a working hospital.

✅ High employability: 99% of medicine graduates secure NHS foundation posts.

✅ London location with excellent transport links.