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Updated: Jan 25, 2023
About St. George's Medical School (2023)
St. George's Medical school is a supportive, helpful and diverse community.
As the only UK university to share a campus with a teaching hospital, where the television series '24 hours in A&E' is filmed, you are immersed in a professional environment from day one.
It is a specialist health university, providing students a unique position to get a real taste of their future. An integrated teaching style of science and placement gives an all-rounded development and experience.
For SGUL it is worthwhile to learn more about different topics in medicine – both key events in the past and current developments.
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The campus being situated inside the hospital itself drives easy integration into a clinical environment. Case-based learning for the first two years establishes a strong foundation for the clinical years. Anatomy is led by a whole-body prosection however a Summer dissection programme is available. Facilities like Clinical Hub Cubicles, a Dissection Room, advanced patient simulation centres and Pathology museums provide excellent opportunities. Intercalation is optional between years 3 and 4. Situated in South-West London, it provides the advantages of living in one of the most exciting cities in the world, London, without all the cost!
SGUL is a small university with only about 5500 students making it a tight-knit community. The curriculum is organised into integrated learning weeks, supported by case and problem-based learning tutorials, and typically includes lectures, tutorials, practical sessions and self-directed study. On top of this, Tooting, where St George’s is based is a thriving, multicultural hub. Central London and all its attractions are just 25 minutes away on the tube. The halls of residence are a 15-minute walk from the university. Students here have access to a wide range of educational and research facilities as well as spaces for socialising or extra-curricular activities. All resources needed from the SU to student services are at an arm's length.
At St. George's everyone knows. The Students’ Union organises events and allows students to create societies dedicated to sports, cultures or specialisms. Tooting was also voted one of the 10 coolest neighbourhoods on earth! There are sports clubs, societies like musical, comedy, Islamic, Adventure Sports, and opportunities to fundraise. You also get the added benefit of being part of the National Union of Students (NUS) and University of London Union (ULU), which offers support and advice, along with social events you can take part in at its central London headquarters just 30 minutes away. We have George’s families too, who will help you find your feet and let you know what things in the social calendar you should be attending!
Medical Societies at St. George's are a cumulation of multiple societies ranging from academic Societies, cultural, performance, religious, special Interest and welfare Support Groups. The societies run various events throughout the year to ensure that you make the most of your time as a student. The Students’ Union has a VP Education and Welfare who is there to support students, and SGUL Alumni have been funding an Education and Welfare Support Officer within the SU too.