4 Years On Campus Accelerated-bachelors Program
St George's, University of London, offers a four-year Graduate Entry Medicine (MBBS4) program designed for individuals who already hold an undergraduate degree and aspire to pursue a career in medicine.
Program Structure:
Year 1:
Condensed preclinical phase covering foundational medical sciences.
Early patient contact through community and primary care placements.
Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in anatomy and clinical skills.
Year 2 (Transitional Year):
Integration of problem-based learning with continued clinical exposure.
Clinical attachments in medicine, surgery, and general practice.
Years 3–4 (Clinical Practice Years):
Comprehensive clinical placements across various specialties, including:
Paediatrics
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Psychiatry
Senior Health
Radiology
Emphasis on developing diagnostic and patient management skills through direct patient care.
Throughout the program, students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced patient simulation centres and dedicated anatomy suites, enhancing the learning experience and preparation for medical practice.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust collaborates with St George's University in London for its medicine program. The university works with several hospitals and healthcare facilities for clinical placements, including:
These partnerships allow students to gain practical experience in diverse clinical settings as part of their medical education
The curriculum integrates research engagement in areas such as clinical genomics, global health, ethics, and medical humanities. Students are encouraged to participate in academic research, fostering critical thinking, analytical abilities, and an understanding of the research process in medicine.
Medical graduates in the UK follow a structured career progression pathway after completing their MBBS or equivalent degree. Upon graduation, they enter the Foundation Programme, a two-year paid training period (FY1 and FY2) where they rotate through various specialties to gain broad clinical experience. Successful completion of this leads to full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
After Foundation Training, doctors choose a specialty and apply for Core or Specialty Training. Core Training typically lasts 2–3 years and is followed by higher Specialty Training, while some fields (like General Practice or Surgery) offer run-through training from the start. Specialty training durations vary—General Practice takes around 3 years, while hospital specialties can take 5–8+ years, depending on the discipline. After completing training, doctors become Consultants in hospital specialties or General Practitioners (GPs).
In terms of further study, many graduates pursue postgraduate qualifications to enhance their expertise or academic profile. Options include:
Master’s degrees (e.g., MSc in Public Health, Medical Education, Clinical Research, or Global Health)
PhDs or MD(Res) for careers in academia or research
Diplomas and Certificates in fields like Tropical Medicine, Radiology, or Dermatology
Intercalated BSc or MBPhD programmes (during or after undergraduate studies for research-focused pathways)
This combination of structured clinical training and academic opportunities allows UK-trained doctors to build flexible, rewarding careers in medicine, academia, global health, and beyond.
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