MBBS Medicine

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

St Georges University of London

Program Overview

​St George's, University of London, offers a five-year Medicine MBBS program designed to cultivate knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate medical professionals.​ 

Clinical Science Years (Years 1–2):
Focus on foundational medical sciences, professional development, and understanding patient populations. Teaching includes lectures, tutorials, and early clinical exposure to introduce students to real-world healthcare settings.

Transitional (T) Year (Year 3):
Acts as a bridge between academic study and clinical practice. Students complete three blocks of problem-based learning and three clinical placements in core areas including medicine, surgery, and general practice.

Clinical Practice Years (Years 4–5):
Dedicated to full-time clinical attachments across various specialties such as senior medicine, surgery, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics. Emphasis is placed on developing diagnostic, clinical reasoning, and patient management skills through supervised patient care.


 

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

​St George's, University of London, offers a range of experiential learning opportunities designed to enhance students' practical skills and professional development:​

Research Opportunities:

  • Population Health Research Projects: Students can engage in various research initiatives addressing public health challenges, such as the Aviation Night Noise Effects (ANNE) study and the Young Carers Project. ​

Progression & Future Opportunities

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.

Program Key Stats

£46,250 (Annual cost)
Sept Intake : 15th Oct


Eligibility Criteria

AAA
3.0
36
90

1400
7.5

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Physician
  • Surgeon
  • Family Medicine Doctor
  • Emergency Medicine Physician
  • Medical Researcher
  • Clinical Trials Coordinator
  • Epidemiologist
  • Public Health Administrator
  • Medical Educator
  • Hospital Administrator
  • Medical Science Liaison
  • Healthcare Consultant
  • Telehealth Physician
  • Health Advocate
  • Forensic Pathologist
  • Occupational Health Physician
  • Sports Physician
  • Medical Writer
  • Health Informatics Specialist

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