St George’s, University of
London is the UK’s only dedicated medicine and health
sciences university. Our campus is
based within a teaching hospital, so you will be immersed in a professional
environment from day one. Our
courses ensure that your skills and experience stand out to employers, and you
will learn from academics with real on-the-job experience.
- #301 Ranking
- 3 Courses
- 258 Academic Staff
- 3,487 Students
- 732 Students (int'l)
- 2,162 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Distance Learning Courses
Medicine & Health (2)
- M.Sc. Heart Failure
- Postgraduate Certificate Interpretation and Clinical Application of Genomic Data
Journalism & Media (1)
- MRes/MSc Translational Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- Postgraduate Certificate Interpretation and Clinical Application of Genomic Data
About
History
At St George’s, we’ve been improving health for over 250 years. Our alumni include Edward Jenner, pioneer of the smallpox vaccine which is estimated to have saved more lives than the work of any other person in history. St George’s Hospital Medical School was established in 1733 and initially based at Hyde Park Corner, before moving to our Tooting site in 1980.
Education
- Undergraduate Study
- Postgraduate Study
- Professional Education
Research
At St George’s, University of London, we want to improve healthcare for everyone. Our research informs World Health Organization policies and transforms the lives of people around the globe. Our three broad objectives for our research work are:
- Generating a positive social impact by improving diagnosis and treatment of disease
- Preventing disease by responding to new and emerging healthcare challenges through targeted interventions
- Developing our understanding of health through effective collaboration.
Career
Right from the start, we work to ensure that your skills and experience stand out to employers. If you choose to study with us, you can be assured that we are working to capture your passion and make your CV stand out. We offer bespoke, confidential and impartial one-to-one careers guidance to students from the start of your course through to graduation and beyond, and at whatever your stage of professional development. All graduates have continued access to the careers service for two years after completing their course.
What we offer:
- Career guidance
- CV and application advice
- Practice interview
- Interactive workshops
- Careers fairs
- Online support to plan your next steps and apply for opportunities
Services
Housing services
- St George’s has its own Halls of Residence, Horton Halls, within a 15-minute walk of the university.
- Each flat accommodates four to eight students, sharing a well-equipped kitchen and dining area. All bedrooms have their own ensuite bathroom.
- First year students are prioritised for Horton Halls, with students in subsequent years expected to make their own accommodation arrangements in the private rental sector.
Library services
The library is open 24/7 and offers access to a wide range of information resources to support your learning, research and practice. You can find e-books, books and journals, as well as access to specialist healthcare databases and search engines.
The library also offers an 'On Call' Librarian service offering help with finding articles, accessing resources and for guidance on referencing.ICT services
- IT support staff can provide advice or help with passwords, laptops, mobile devices, Wi-Fi etc. on a drop-in basis at the IT Helpdesk.
Medical services
Our counselling service is available to all students. We also have a team of staff trained as mental health first aiders who can help assess situations and get individuals the help they need.
Our occupational health team can also support with health issues you may encounter while studying or undertaking clinical work. They also undertake risk assessments and suggest adaptations that can help you.Student Life
Campus life
St George's, University of London is based in Tooting, the heart of South West London, sharing our campus with St George's Hospital.
As well as being fully equipped with the most up-to-date educational facilities, we also have a dedicated Students' Union.
The Students' Union is home to a variety of spaces, including a music room, games room and welfare room. The Dragon Bar in the Students’ Union is the main social space for students at St George’s and holds a range of events throughout the year.
There's no shortage of places to go for food and drink in and around St George's. On site there's two coffee shops, an M&S shop and café, as well as two further cafés and one restaurant.Sports facilities
St George’s offers teams to suit your abilities. The majority of our sports teams play in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and The London Universities Sport Leagues (LUSL) cups. Run by students for students, our teams and groups strive to provide the best possible choice of social and sporting activities. Our sports teams train across the week in a variety of sporting venues.
St George’s students also have access to The Robert Lowe Sports Centre on campus. A major sports centre and gym, it contains a range of facilities, including squash courts, changing rooms and a weights room. It also it offers a range of fitness classes.
Student clubs
At St George’s, we have a wide array of societies, ranging from performance societies to cultural, religious and educational societies. Joining a society is a great way to make friends and meet people who share the same interests as you!
Take a look at the clubs and societies that we currently have at St George’s.
The arts are well represented by musical, drama and comedy societies that produce regular shows. Other societies include Islamic, Hindu, Christian, Jewish, Adventure Sports, Modern Languages, Film and Photography. We also have many highly active and exciting societies for students who are interested in voluntary work within the local and wider community.
Accreditation
Our Genomic Medicine course follows a curriculum designed by Health Education England (HEE).
Other programmes from this organisation
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