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Undergraduate prospectus
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So you want to be a health professional. In theory anyway. But what about the reality? What will it actually be like, day in day out? The sooner you find out the better. As a student at St George’s, University of London, you enter your chosen profession on day one. St George’s is the only university in the UK to share its campus with a hospital. St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country. It serves a diverse community here in London. So, from the very beginning, you can combine the theoretical with the practical, the academic with the clinical; it’s the first step towards an extraordinary future in medicine or the health sciences.
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During the BSc element of my course, I had a lot of fun doing lab work. In particular, I enjoyed making friends exercise on a bike as hard as possible while observing the effects ‘VO2 max’ had on different concentrations of oxygen.
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There were some more serious rewards too. Once, while on call in my third year, I saw a patient who was experiencing headaches and personality change. I did some tests that led to the discovery of a frontal tumour. The experience of providing an explanation for someone’s mysterious symptoms made me want to go into A&E.
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There is so much about life at St George’s which I remember with fondness. I had some great moments on the football pitch, on the Rag Week committee and at the discos. But I suppose my best night was at a summer ball, where I got together with my future wife. Dr Rob Galloway Intercalated BSc and Medicine Graduated 2001
sgul.ac.uk Interprofessional education
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At key moments, students from every discipline come together to learn with, from and about each other in the classroom and in the patient care environment. Interprofessional education not only provides a ‘real-life’ clinical learning experience for students, but also the opportunity to work with peers from different backgrounds and specialisms. We find there’s no better way to enrich a healthcare education, encourage exemplary communication skills and optimise patient care.
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When I came to St George’s as an undergraduate, more years ago than I care to admit, I had little idea that I was setting out on an extraordinary career in medicine that would challenge and inspire me throughout my working life. Now that I lead the university, I can look back on my own student days and see clearly what has changed and what has stayed the same. The hospital, with which we uniquely share a single campus, is one of the UK’s largest teaching hospital’s, with an excellent international reputation. The facilities on site are some of the nation’s best. The research undertaken has global impact and particular relevance to patient care. Partnerships forged with the hospital, other NHS organisations, and with other universities add depth and breadth to the learning experience. And while our institution has a long and illustrious history, our teaching methods are designed to meet the needs of a modern, diverse population. No wonder St George’s alumni have such a particular impact on local, regional, national and international medicine and healthcare delivery. Indeed, the passion and pioneering spirit I found here as an undergraduate are still very much in evidence, and I believe firmly that there is no better place to start your career in health and medicine. I retain many happy memories of my own student days and trust that you will feel similarly in future, whatever your final choice. I wish you every success with your applications and encourage you to give very serious consideration to St George’s, University of London. It’s a decision you won’t regret. Professor Peter Kopelman Principal
sgul.ac.uk Courses on offer Through a combination of theoretical learning and work placements, our courses prepare students for careers in medicine and healthcare delivery. Strong links with major providers in London afford access to hands-on experience in a variety of settings and ensure that our teaching continually evolves to reflect current patient needs. St George’s courses Undergraduate degrees UCAS institution code: S49 Delivered and awarded by St George’s, University of London Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) UCAS code: B940 Open to international applicants Broadly covers the fundamental aspects of cell and molecular biology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. Prepares you to pursue a career in medicine or research, or specialise in fields like forensic medicine, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, clinical trials coordination or biomedical product marketing. Healthcare Science BSc (Hons) UCAS code: B120 Combines academic study with NHS placements to provide professional training in the medical and biological sciences. Leads to a career in clinical physiology, specialising in cardiac physiology or respiratory and sleep physiology.
7 Medicine MBBS UCAS code: A100 Open to international applicants Designed for recent school or college leavers, this course provides the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes required to practise medicine in a patient-centred, multidisciplinary environment. Medicine MBBS (graduate entry) UCAS code: A101 Designed for graduates of any discipline, this course provides the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes required to practise medicine in a patient-centred, multidisciplinary environment. Paramedic Science Foundation Degree UCAS code: B780 Enables you to train as a paramedic, providing immediate assistance to patients in an emergency pre-hospital care environment. Combines learning in the workplace with academic study and is delivered jointly by St George’s, University of London, Kingston University and NHS Ambulance Trusts. Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) UCAS code: B160 Open to international applicants Combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Explores concepts, principles and theories of anatomy, physiolog y, movement, therapeutic exercise, electro-physical modalities and health promotion. Radiography, Diagnostic BSc (Hons) UCAS code: B821 Open to international applicants Teaches you to use equipment (X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT and MRI) to produce high-quality clinical images in order to detect and monitor disease processes and the effects of trauma. Radiography, Therapeutic BSc (Hons) UCAS code: B822 Teaches you to provide radiotherapy to patients with cancer. Equipment is used to target tumours with millimetre accuracy. Maximum doses are delivered with minimum impact on healthy tissue. Patient welfare, physical and emotional, is prioritised. Foundation degrees Please apply to St George’s, University of London Delivered and awarded by St George’s, University of London Breast Imaging Healthcare Practice Visit sgul.ac.uk /study E study@sgul.ac.uk T +44 (0)20 8725 2333
INTO St George’s courses Launched in 2011, INTO St George’s, University of London is a joint venture enabling international students to undertake internationally recognised medical or biomedical qualifications here at our Tooting campus in London. UCAS institution code: S49 Delivered by INTO St George’s and awarded by St George’s, University of London Foundation in Medical, Biomedical and Health Sciences Apply to INTO Offers personalised support in preparation for university level study. On successful completion, you may apply for International Medicine BSc/ MBBS, Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) and other health science courses delivered by St George’s. International Biomedical Science BSc UCAS code: J750 Delivers learning in a medical environment to emphasise recent developments in medicine and biomedicine. By providing broad coverage of cell and molecular biology, anatomy, physiolog y and pharmacolog y, it prepares you for a career in biomedical science or a range of medical and science-related fields. International Medicine BSc/MBBS UCAS code: A900 Delivers the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes required to practice medicine in a patient-centred, multidisciplinary environment. The final two years are spent in clinical practice in the USA working towards the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). This route into medicine is recognised internationally and results in medical registration in the USA. International Graduate Medicine MBBS UCAS code: A901 This four-year programme is designed for graduates, of any discipline, to pursue a medical career. Students work towards the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). This route into medicine is recognised internationally and results in medical registration in the USA. International applicants only: Visit intohigher.com/sgul E ukenrolmentservices@into.uk.com T +44 (0)1273 718640
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sgul.ac.uk Courses on offer
9 Kingston University courses St George’s established a unique partnership with Kingston University more than 15 years ago. Together we have created the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, which combines the expertise and facilities of both institutions and enables important collaborations. It’s a partnership that brings together a range of healthcare disciplines and people who work and study together with the common goal of improving healthcare provision. Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education UCAS institution code: K84 Delivered by Kingston University and St George’s, University of London and awarded by Kingston University Midwifery/Registered Midwife BSc (Hons) UCAS code: B720 Midwifery/Registered Midwife for Registered Nurses BSc (Hons) UCAS code: 4K56 Working with Children and Young People BA (Hons) UCAS code: L590 Social Work BA (Hons) UCAS code: L501 Nursing /Registered Nurse BSc (Hons) Apply direct to Kingston University Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)/AN UCAS code: B740 Children’s Nursing BSc (Hons)/CN UCAS code: B732 Learning Disability Nursing BSc (Hons)/LDNu UCAS code: B763 Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)/MHNu UCAS code: B765 Visit healthcare.ac.uk E preregadmissions@sgul.kingston.ac.uk T +44 (0)20 8417 5733 University of Nicosia course In 2010, St George’s joined forces with the University of Nicosia, the largest private university in Cyprus. Together we launched the country’s first medical training programme. Apply to the University of Nicosia Delivered by the University of Nicosia, Cyprus and awarded by St George’s, University of London Medicine MBBS (four-year graduate entry) Based in Cyprus for the first two years, students undertake clinical placements at leading hospitals in Cyprus. Third and fourth-years relocate to Israel and/or USA. International applicants only: Visit nicosia.sgul.ac.cy E admissions@nicosia.sgul.ac.cy T +357 22 471945
When I was at St George’s, we practiced a lot of problem-based learning in groups. As we were all graduates, we all had something different to bring to the educational experience. We had a lot of control over the way we learned, which was great, and could call on each other for support. One particular highlight was an elective in Uganda. I worked with the Mental Health Unit of the Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, treating patients with posttraumatic stress disorder and other problems resulting from local conflicts. This eventually inspired me to specialise in psychiatry, and I hope to do more work in East Africa. Wherever I go, I know I have several friends for life thanks to St George’s. We were a small year and the intimacy of the course added to the overall experience. One of the most memorable moments was Graduation Ball which was held on a boat on the Thames. Emily Sherley Medicine (graduate entry) Graduated 2010
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St George’s has an illustrious history stretching back to 1733 when the Hospital opened. Beginning as it does, more than 250 years ago, our story features some extraordinary alumni. Here are just a few of them: John Hunter (1728 to 1793) studied and worked at St George’s, pioneered an experimental basis for surgical practice, and became known as the ‘father of modern surgery’. The ‘father of immunology’ is an alumnus too. By creating the smallpox vaccine, Edward Jenner (1749 to 1823) is said to have saved more lives than anyone else in history. Renowned surgeon Henry Gray (1827 to 1861) trained here and went on to write Gray’s Anatomy, a text, now in its 57th edition, that is still on every medic’s reading list. Patrick Christopher Steptoe (1913 to 1988) completed his medical studies at St George’s and began his career in obstetrics and gynaecology here. He went on to pioneer fertility treatment, developing the technique of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) alongside biologist and physiologist Robert Edwards. Steptoe was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in March 1987 and awarded the Gold Medal of the British Medical Association. Aubrey Leatham (1920 to 2012), meanwhile, worked as head of cardiology at St George’s for 30 years. Recognised all around the world for his pioneering work in cardiac auscultation and pacing, Leatham successfully implanted the first ‘indwelling’ pacemaker in the UK and invented the ‘Leatham stethoscope’. More contemporary alumni include Mr Frank Chinegwundoh (MBBS 1984), Dr Lucy Mathen (MBBS 1994) and Dr Edward Coats (MBBS 2005). After leaving St George’s, Frank Chinegwundoh went on to become consultant urological surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust and Harley Street, London, and has been awarded an MBE for his service to the NHS in the Queen’s birthday honours list. Lucy was a reporter on the BBC’s Newsround until an interview with a doctor in Afghanistan inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. After graduating, she specialised in ophthalmology
and her charity, Second Sight, aims to eliminate cataract blindness in poverty-stricken regions of rural north India by the end of the decade. At the BMJ Group’s 2012 Improving Health Awards, Lucy was presented with the inaugural Karen Woo award. Keeping the pioneering spirit alive, Ed Coats accompanied TV presenter Ben Fogle. and Olympic rower James Cracknell when they journeyed to the South Pole in 2009. Now juggling an obstetric career with a bewildering array of extreme challenges, Ed is also a county president and ambassador for the scouting movement in the UK. Although we can’t guarantee that your exploits, like Ed’s, will become the subject of BBC documentaries, if you choose to study at St George’s you’re bound to make lifelong friends and establish contacts that may generate career opportunities in the future. Whatever else they achieve, our alumni go on to play a vital role in the healthcare profession, and perhaps you will too. To help you keep in touch and share your achievements when you leave, you will automatically become a member of our Alumni Association at graduation. For a quick preview, please visit sgul.ac.uk/alumni
My course provides an excellent grounding in academic and practical training, integrating the two perfectly. As students, we have access to passionate professionals from diverse disciplines, including doctors, surgeons and guest speakers. The range of teaching methods is also unique. For example, we’re taught anatomy in the lecture theatre and can then consolidate our understanding using cadavers, which is a rare opportunity for biomedical science students. The social life at St George’s is also fantastic. I’ve really enjoyed being involved in the Students’ Union as part of the Amnesty International society and ladies’ football team. There are so many events to choose from. Living in Tooting is wonderful, too. Everything’s on your doorstep and central London’s only 25 minutes away if you want more. Joanna Ashby Biomedical science Second year
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Access all areas / Dissection facilities All undergraduates have direct access to on-site dissection facilities, which is unique among UK medical schools. As part of our interprofessional education programme, different disciplines come together to share knowledge and expertise and learn the importance of collaboration and teamwork. Up to 1,000 students a week also undertake self-directed study here, making good use of cadaveric material, models, 3D reconstruction and plastinated specimens. To make sure the learning experience at St George’s is second to none, we have made, and continue to make, ongoing investment into some extraordinary on-site resources. Clinical experience As we share our site with one of the UK’s largest teaching hospitals, you won’t have to go far to interact with healthcare in action. A large urban population and a substantial caseload mean you get involved in routine procedures straightaway. Later on, access to diverse clinical study material adds depth to your learning experience, as do placements at other local hospitals.
My course remained interesting because we covered such a wide range of subjects within clinical science. I enjoyed choosing specific modules in my final year, my favourite being Provisions for Research Projects as I liked the whole process of choosing titles, performing the lab work and printing the report. I also loved the anatomy sessions during second year, when our learning was improved by seeing all the structures and body parts in the flesh. Moodle, the online learning system, was also useful as a place we could go to catch up on slides and access other resources. The surrounding area was good for socialising too. I loved the small community of St George’s and enjoyed going for dinner with friends in the many restaurants nearby. Roqeyah Rahman Biomedical science Graduated 2012
In our clinical skills laboratories you can perfect basic skills, such as taking blood pressure and pulse, checking for vital signs, and resuscitation techniques. Using the latest patient manikins, or your fellow students, you recreate and learn to solve health problems you’re sure to encounter when you begin to practise. Research facilities
Our dissection facilities are also used by core trainee surgeons from the London Deanery of Surgeons. As part of their training, they help to train you, alongside St George’s anatomy demonstrators and more experienced students participating in our peer tutor scheme. IT facilities We have five computer suites housing 250 workstations. One of these has 24-hour access. In every room in our halls of residence there is access to the internet and to our academic network. There is wireless network access in all common areas, and a virtual patient app created by our e-learning unit means you can use your tablet or smartphone to test yourself on the move. If you need it, support from the IT department is available, and we can train you to use the email system and other IT services. The library runs excellent training courses and it’s easy to access our virtual learning environment, Moodle, where you’ll find course materials, feedback and discussion boards.
Our internationally-recognised research programme delivers cutting-edge scientific analysis and investigation through three specialist institutes. These institutes focus on biomedical and scientific discovery, advancing the prevention and treatment of disease in the fields of public health, heart disease and infection – three of the greatest challenges to global health in the 21st century.
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Opening hours are extensive and silent study, group study and social learning spaces are available. The library is also conveniently located near to the IT suites, the teaching rooms and our state-of-the-art lecture theatres.
At our shared Advanced Patient Simulation Centre we train 3,000 students and healthcare workers a year. Hi-tech, computer-controlled manikins accurately replicate a range of medical conditions, including heart failure and lung problems. An optional one-day surgical skills course, run by the Royal College of Surgeons, enables you to practise removing cysts and lesions, suturing, hand-tying, and administering local anaesthetics in a state-of-the-art, artificial setting.
Our healthcare and biomedical collection comprises more than 42,000 books, ebooks and multimedia resources. We subscribe to more than 10,000 journals, mostly electronic, and a wide variety of medical and healthcare databases. If you would like to brush up on your information-finding skills, we run regular, free courses on information literacy.
INTO St George’s Centre Having undergone a multimillion pound renovation, this Centre provides a modern space that supports the learning of students on the preparatory International Foundation course.
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Dive in / Voluntary service
Student ambassadors
Students’ Union
We value our strong links with the community, and you can get involved in a huge range of voluntary service initiatives. You might learn first aid skills with the St John Ambulance Service; support poorly children at the Teddy Bear Hospital; raise awareness through the national bone marrow donation programme; or raise funds for medical research through some of the charities represented here on-site.
As a student ambassador, you would represent St George’s at open days and on campus tours, at higher education fairs and other events. You might also participate in community outreach activities; including clinical skills days, roadshows or mentoring programmes for students at local schools and colleges.
With over 120 clubs, societies and community projects on offer, and a packed programme of events, you’ll never be short of opportunities to mix with others. Almost a whole floor is devoted to the Students’ Union, which exists to represent your interests, look after your welfare and enrich your social life. A spacious bar hosts regular club and band nights, quizzes and sports and film screenings. We also have a games room, a music room, a café, a dance studio and several counselling and welfare rooms.
Sports An on-site sports centre, complete with gym, sports hall and squash courts, is available to students at heavily subsidised rates. It also runs regular day and evening classes in spin, zumba, martial arts and circuits. The Students’ Union runs a number of sports teams. Some play for fun and others compete at the highest levels. All angles are covered; including basketball, hockey, rugby, netball, rowing, football, lacrosse, surfing and wakeboarding.
SU sabbatical officers sit on most St George’s committees, making sure the student voice is heard. Becoming a year or course representative means you can make a real difference to the lives of your fellow students and develop some leadership skills for yourself. sgsu.org.uk
I loved sharing the first year anatomy sessions with students from six other healthcare backgrounds. The sense of camaraderie was enjoyable and I achieved much wider learning beyond my own specialism. Learning to communicate effectively is such an important part of studying at St George’s. I have a particularly fond memory of watching a placement mentor put a geriatric couple at ease by describing a woman’s leaky heart valve – a condition called Mitral Stenosis – as a vintage car: ‘A marvellous thing that some may call a tad old but will still get you to Brighton and back no problem.’ I’ve also enjoyed plenty of involvement with student social events. Last year, I helped organise the first Sports Ball in St George’s history and it was a fantastic night. Mo Amer Students’ union president 2013-14
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Take it in / 2011 1995 1733 St George’s Hospital opens in Hyde Park Corner
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Medical school established
1868 Medical school incorporated into the Hospital
1980 Medical school opens in Tooting
St George’s and Kingston University create joint Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education
ALUMNUS HENRY GRAY WROTE FIRST ANATOMY BIBLE (STILL THE ONLY ONE WORTH HAVING!)
First UK medical course opens to graduates of all disciplines
Name changes from St George’s Medical School to St George’s, University of London
First INTO St George’s students commence study
£350,000 training facility opens (capacity: 3,000 trainees a year) £1.1M library refurbishment creates more silent study areas
COMMUNITY PROJECTS RUN BY OUR STUDENT’S UNION
EMELI SANDE MUSIC VIDEO FILMED ON-SITE IN 2012 (MY KIND OF LOVE IN CASE YOU’RE WONDERING)
ALUMNUS EDWARD JENNER CREATED FIRST SUCCESSFUL SMALLPOX VACCINE
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St George’s medicine programme launches at the University of Nicosia
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STEP IS ALL IT TAKES TO GET FROM THE UNIVERSITY TO THE HOSPITAL
EPISODES OF LAW & ORDER UK FILMED ON CAMPUS IN 2012
UCAS FAIRS ATTENDED EVERY YEAR
AWARDS WON FOR HELPING TO MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THROUGH UCAS IN 2013
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PERFORMANCES (THREE OF THEM SELLOUTS) OF ST GEORGE’S REVUE AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE
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DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES REPRESENTED WITHIN THE ST GEORGE’S COMMUNITY
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Just ask / Careers service As you train, you should always be looking ahead, and part of our job is to look ahead with you. Our careers service works to support current students and recent graduates, and help everyone find and maintain the healthcare career of their dreams. We work with careers tutors in each programme area to ensure that careers activities specific to your programmes and future profession come to you. Counselling service
As part of my course we do a portfolio module that demonstrates how much we’ve developed over the year. My clinical work has improved significantly as a result of my expanding knowledge in paramedic practice. It’s a great feeling when you’re out on the road; all that theory helps you treat patients in real life scenarios. The most rewarding jobs aren’t always the big medical emergencies. Sometimes we can improve someone’s life for the better – like an elderly person who has fallen – just by referring them to other health professionals. Those achievements are extremely humbling. The lecturers at St George’s have a genuine desire to see you succeed. They encourage us to ask for advice whenever necessary and find support in our fellow students. The friendships you make at St George’s make it even more enjoyable. Knowing others are experiencing similar situations is very reassuring. Rosie Conmy Paramedic science Second year
Should you feel the need to seek advice on more personal issues, a confidential student counselling service is available. Disability and dyslexia support
Student Centre Our Student Centre team can help you with almost any aspect of student life: finances, accommodation, exams and assessment, appeals and complaints, admissions, international queries, careers, disability and wellbeing, even finding your way around or whatever it takes to make you feel at home.
The disability service is the first point of contact for any student, current or prospective, who has a disability or specific learning difficulty like dyslexia. Equality and diversity Our equality and diversity team supports the student and staff community. It sustains an active network of staff who create and maintain an accessible and welcoming environment for everyone.
Student learning support
International student support
We also offer a range of services to enhance your study skills, including language support for non-native speakers of English, and maths, language and writing support for any student who needs it.
We help with everything from visas and money to English language skills, and how to register with a doctor in the UK.
Personal tutors All students are assigned a personal tutor; an invaluable point of contact and source of academic support.
Mature student support While the rewards speak for themselves, leaving the world of work to return to the classroom can be daunting. So you might like to know that 70 per cent of our student body is ‘mature’ i.e. 21 or over when they start and many have family and caring responsibilities. You won’t be alone!
Student mentors We do everything we can to help you settle into the St George’s community. Our ‘Mums and Dads’ scheme for example, sees every new student ‘adopted’ and assisted by ‘parent’ students on the same course.
Chaplaincy and faith support Most faith communities are represented on campus and there is a Multi-Faith and Quiet Contemplation Room on site. Pastoral support is available to all who seek it.
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Home/EU tuition fees Your tuition fees cover registration, tuition, examination and graduate charges, and are payable for each year of your degree. You need not pay any tuition fees upfront. Annual undergraduate course tuition fees* Biomedical Science BSc £9,000 (tuition fee loan available from Student Finance England) Healthcare Science BSc £9,000 (tuition fee loan available from Student Finance England) Medicine MBBS and Medicine MBBS (graduate entry) £9,000 (tuition fee loan available from Student Finance England for some years, tuition fee grant available from the NHS for the other years) Paramedic Science Foundation Degree £8,000 Physiotherapy BSc (tuition fee grant available from the NHS) Radiography, Diagnostic BSc (tuition fee grant available from the NHS) Radiography, Therapeutic BSc (tuition fee grant available from the NHS) *Based on 2014 and subject to change. Student loans Tuition Home/EU students need not pay anything for tuition upfront. This cost is covered by a tuition fee loan, which you only start to repay after you have completed your course and are earning more than £21,000 per year. Repayment is based on what you earn and not what you owe, and any outstanding debt is written off after 30 years.
Means-tested maintenance grants and scholarships > Students from households with an annual income of less than £42,600 may be eligible for a partial grant between £50 and £3,250* > Students from households with an annual income of less than £25,000 may also be eligible, through the National Scholarship Programme, for up to £3,000* towards accommodation and living costs > Extra financial help is also available for students with a disability or who have children or adult dependants to support. *Based on 2014 and subject to change. Further exceptions
> MBBS (graduate entry) students are eligible for Note for graduates: If you have already a partial tuition fee loan in all years of the completed a first degree you may not be able programme, even though they have completed a to secure funding for some or all of your second first degree degree. Please check your eligibility with Student > Students on physiotherapy and radiography Finance England. courses can apply to the NHS for a meansLiving tested bursary for living costs in all three years Student Finance England provides maintenance of their course loans to assist with the day-to-day costs of living > Students on MBBS courses can apply for a while attending university. To guarantee payment means-tested NHS bursary for living costs for of the first loan instalment at the beginning of certain years of their course your first term, we advise you to apply as soon > as possible after application prior to a September St George’s offers numerous prizes to students commencement and before the advised deadlines undertaking the MBBS degree. These are as advertisied by Student Finance England. You awarded throughout the course and are based must repay this loan after you have completed on examination performance. All MBBS students your course. are eligible to enter.
For more information: sgul.ac.uk/finance Student Loans Company: slc.co.uk Department of Health: gov.uk NHS bursaries: nhsbsa.nhs.uk Student Finance England: gov.uk/browse/ education/student-finance If you usually live in the Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales, or in another country outside the UK but within the EU or EEA, different rules apply. Please contact the relevant organisation for further information: Channel Islands, any country outside the UK but within the EU or EEA: Student Finance England: gov.uk/browse/ education/student-finance Northern Ireland: studentfinanceni.co.uk Scotland: saas.gov.uk Wales: studentfinancewales.co.uk Overseas (outside the EU) tuition fees Fees for international students are different. Ours are published at sgul.ac.uk /international/
I came to St George’s because I wanted to work in a small university where I could get to know people well – especially the students. I wanted to be in a place that valued excellence in teaching and supported innovative, student-centred learning. St George’s has not disappointed. You can’t learn through books alone, and our approach enables students to understand experientially in preparation for clinical practice. What’s more, you’ll have access to a busy hospital and vibrant local community that provide real life learning opportunities. Our clinical and academic staff also collaborate to deliver lessons that are fresh and authentic. In fact, it’s my job to ensure your academic experience is rewarding and that your views are championed at all times – it’s a task I’m hugely committed to. Dr Jo Brown Academic director of the student experience
sgul.ac.uk Accommodation
23 When it comes to living here, you have plenty of options, all of them comfortable, practical and affordable. Halls of residence
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Less than a mile from St George’s, Horton Halls are easily reached on foot, by bike or by bus. They house 486 students in self-catering single study/bedrooms with ensuite facilities. Each study/bedroom is fully furnished and equipped with a telephone and internet access. There is also specially designed ground floor accommodation for wheelchair users. Every apartment comprises four to eight bedrooms sharing a well-equipped kitchen and dining area. In total, nine accommodation blocks are grouped around a central courtyard. Each has its own entrance, stairs, lift, vending machines and wireless internet access. There are laundry facilities on-site, secure storage for 200 bikes and everything is closely monitored by our security team. The reception desk is open 24 hours a day. Offering real value for money, Horton Halls are among the newest, most competitively priced student residences in or near London. Fees cover utilities and internet access. Room rental periods usually begin the weekend before a course starts and include vacations. If you accept the offer of an undergraduate place at St George’s and apply for a room in your first year by the specified deadline, your request will be prioritised. You can take a virtual tour of Horton Halls at sgul.ac.uk/tour and there’s plenty of general information at sgul.ac.uk / accommodation Intercollegiate halls
The hands-on learning tools used in my course are particularly effective when studying anatomy. Working with cadavers is an effective way to become familiar with the most intricate details of the human body. Our early interaction with patients is also beneficial. For example, we do GP visits in the first three months to gain an insight into the various conditions patients suffer from and how their treatments have evolved during the years. I’ve also been welcomed into the supportive St George’s community. All the courses are specifically related to healthcare, so everyone really bonds over shared interests. First years are also paired with a guardian from the year above – a ‘parent’ of sorts who you can go to for advice during your time at St George’s. Antony Pulikal Medicine (5 year) First year
The University of London has eight intercollegiate halls of residence in the city for its full-time students. If you’d prefer to live in one of these, please visit halls.london.ac.uk Private housing If you opt to live in rented accommodation, you’ll find there are a great many reasonably priced rooms, flats, maisonettes and houses available in and around Tooting. As St George’s is such a close community, shared flats and houses are often passed on from student group to student group. It’s never hard to find out what’s on offer, and most of our students end up living within a 15 to 20-minute walk. Housing services Our Student Accommodation Advisor is on hand with help and advice, whether you’re staying in Halls or a private flat. We also work very closely with the University of London Housing Services (ULHS). They maintain lists of registered private landlords and private halls of residence, and operate a contact list for students offering or wanting somewhere to live. ULHS also assists with tenancy agreements, and deposit and rent queries. To find out more, please visit housing.london.ac.uk
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One of the world’s greatest cultural capitals is on our doorstep, but if you feel like staying local, Tooting and south-west London have plenty to offer. The neighbourhood is a thriving cultural melting-pot and a fantastic place to live, with fresh food markets, good cheap eats and great bargain shopping. There’s also plenty on offer locally if you’re feeling active. Tooting Bec lido is legendary: the largest open air swimming pool in the UK by surface area! The Central London Golf Centre is nearby too, plus there are stables for those who like horse-riding, an athletics track and plenty of green open space. The university and the hospital are a five-minute walk from Tooting Broadway tube station – 680 steps to be precise – and the Northern Line takes you to London Bridge in about 25 minutes.
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sgul.ac.uk London life
27 Markets, museums, galleries, theatres, shopping centres and internationally-acclaimed sporting venues – there’s so much to see and do in London. If you choose to study at St George’s, you’ll get the total ‘London experience’ and benefit from all the excitement and opportunities on offer within this modern multicultural city. London is home to renowned science and medical museums and research institutions; so if you want to delve deeper into your field of study, there is no shortage of fascinating exhibitions and research opportunities. There is no shortage either of relaxing green spaces, almost 5,000 acres in central London alone. Of course, your Students’ Union card entitles you to significant discounts and concessions at a wide range of shops, clubs and cinemas. So the price of tickets shouldn’t be prohibitive and London life, in all its diversity, should be within your reach.
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KING’S CROSS
REGENT’S PARK
COLUMBIA ROAD MARKET
WELLCOME COLLECTION
SHOREDITCH SPITALFIELDS
BRITISH MUSEUM OXFORD CIRCUS
HYDE PARK
COVENT GARDEN
HUNTERIAN MUSEUM ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
TATE MODERN GREEN PARK
ST JAMES’ PARK
TOWER BRIDGE
BFI CINEMA BOROUGH MARKET
ROYAL ALBERT HALL
SCIENCE MUSEUM
VICTORIA
KNIGHTSBRIDGE
CAMDEN
STRATFORD NOTTING HILL
GREENWICH WIMBLEDON TOOTING Only 25 minutes by tube to central London
sgul.ac.uk Before you apply
Direct application For courses that do not specify a UCAS code, applications should be submitted directly to St George’s. Please visit the relevant course page on our website for an application form. UCAS application For courses that specify a UCAS code, please apply online at ucas.ac.uk For Home/EU entry, the following application closing dates apply.* 15 October - Medicine MBBS and Medicine MBBS (graduate entry) 15 January - All other courses *International only programme dates differ. Closing dates for these courses vary. You can find up-to-date information at ucas.ac.uk Before submitting an application, please read the list below. If your qualifications are not on the list, UCAS will explain how to add them to your application. Your UCAS application must include: > Full details of your Level 2 qualifications (GCSE or equivalent) with grades > Full details of all your Level 3 qualifications (A Level or equivalent) with achieved/predicted grades > Full details of degree subject and classification (if already awarded; if applicable) > A personal statement > A reference from your current or most recent academic institution with predicted grades, or if you are already working, from a recent employer > Information about any disabilities or special needs
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St George’s is committed to supporting disabled applicants and ensuring that the healthcare professions are accessible to all. If you have a disability or special needs we strongly advise you to contact us before applying to discuss any additional support you may require or to make a disclosure on your UCAS form and we will contact you. To help you make an informed decision, please contact disability@sgul.ac.uk There is more information on our website, which you may also request in large print, Braille or on CD. And there is a lot of useful advice at disabilityrightsuk.org Health matters To find out more about health issues that may affect your ability to apply for one of our courses, health checks you will have to undergo once you have a place, or immunisations you must have before and during courses, please check the entry requirements in the relevant course booklet. Equal opportunities We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those from sectors of society currently under-represented in the field of healthcare. We are also deeply committed to the fair and equitable treatment of all applicants. sgul.ac.uk/equality
International applicants Please note that some international and INTO St George’s course options have application closing dates that differ from those listed earlier. More details are available at sgul.ac.uk/international
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If you are not an EU, EEA or Swiss National, you will need ‘entry clearance’ or permission to enter the UK under Tier 4 of the immigration system, and this must be obtained before you travel. If you are unsure whether you need a student visa to undertake a degree or elective placement at St George’s please visit ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk We have Highly Trusted Sponsor Status under Tier 4, and members of our staff are trained to offer immigration advice. If you have any questions about the visa application process, please visit sgul.ac.uk/international or email visaadvice@sgul.ac.uk We also recommend reading the immigration leaflets published by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) at ukcisa.org.uk
St George’s provides a multiprofessional environment that is intellectually and scientifically exhilarating. I specialise in Medical Microbiology, providing diagnostic services to infectious disease physicians. I carry out lab-based research, develop new diagnostic devices and conduct genome sequencing to help control infections in our hospitals and communities. It’s great to know your work makes a difference – for example, helping to fight the problem of drug-resistant tuberculosis, which affects over half a million people worldwide. And through the St George’s microbiology and genetics curriculum, we’re passing on knowledge and skills that will enable students to exploit the explosion in gene information and carry on this valuable work. I cannot think of a more satisfying, versatile and rewarding job. In fact, it is more a lifestyle than a job. Professor Philip Butcher Professor of molecular medical microbiology, centre for infection and immunity
sgul.ac.uk After you apply
31 Thanks for your interest in St George’s and the courses on offer. We hope you choose to apply to us and that this prospectus helps you make an informed choice. To give you an idea of how your application will be assessed, here is an outline of the admissions cycle. 1 August/September onwards: UCAS open for applications.
5 February to April: offer holders on some programmes are invited to attend a Taster Day on-site to find out more about St George’s and their chosen course. 6 As soon as possible after an offer is made (no later than the start of June) prospective students confirm both their firm and insurance choices with UCAS.
2 October to January: St George’s sends an acknowledgement email and letter on receipt of your application. Assessment of applications begins.
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7 June: Regardless of results, to meet nonacademic conditions, prospective students with firm and insurance offers submit outstanding documents by June 1 of the year of entry. The University sends out information about funding, 3 December to May: Interviews are held on-site at courses, term dates and applying for halls St George’s, University of London unless you’ve of residence. applied for radiography, in which case interviews 8 Mid-August: UCAS sends the A Level results are held at Kingston University. to us. Non-A Level results (including degree 4 Decisions are published on UCAS Track certificates, IB and Access) are sent by schools throughout the year, and St George’s emails formal and colleges as soon as they are available. letters/information to successful applicants. Copies of non A level results should be provided to St George’s as soon as they are released. 9 End of August: We send out Welcome packs containing enrolment information. 10 September: You register and become an undergraduate at St George’s, University of London.
Interviews We conduct interviews for all our undergraduate courses except biomedical science. Healthcare science interviews involve a panel, usually of two staff. For medicine, paramedic science, physiotherapy and radiography we conduct Multi Mini Interviews (MMI) involving a series of activities rather than one long interview. Prospective students undertake a total of eight, five-minute tasks. You might be asked to engage in role-play with an actor, answer questions, explain your thinking, or undertake practical tasks. The key competencies we are assessing include intellect and a talent for effective learning; empathy; initiative and resilience; insight and integrity; an ability to communicate, organise and solve problems; and capacity to work well in a team. To find out more about what happens on the day, please visit sgul.ac.uk Transfers Please note that once enrolled on a programme you will not be permitted to change onto a different course. Similarly we do not accept transfers from other universities. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) All applicants, with the exception of biomedical scientists, must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to commencement. More information is sent to candidates holding an offer. Occupational Health (OH) All applicants, with the exception of biomedical scientists, must undergo an OH screening prior to commencement. You must be immunised against Hepatitis B and we also recommend immunisation against MMR, Meningitis, TB and Chicken Pox.
One of the learning experiences I’ve most enjoyed at St George’s is the opportunity to hear guest speakers present on their area of practice. Every talk has given me further insight into the future of the profession. Combining this knowledge with patient contact during ambulance placements helps cement my understanding. On one such occasion, I was able to look at an ECG and reassure a patient who was experiencing chest pain. And for the perfect release from a demanding day, I enjoy going into London to do a variety of things; from ice skating to eating curry to simply spending an evening at the pub. Ursula Cherry Paramedic science Second year
International visas Please note that you will not be able to apply for a visa until you have an unconditional offer to study at St George’s and there are no more than three months to go before the start of your first term. More advice is available at sgul.ac.uk/international or from our International Adviser visaadvice@sgul.ac.uk
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The best way to get a real sense of the culture at St George’s, its proximity to the hospital and how that will impact on your studies is to come to one of our undergraduate open days. At our Open Days you can expect us to: > give you a feel of the St George’s community > tell you about our courses > give you a tour of the facilities > provide you with insight into student life > give you a taster of clinical practices > offer you advice about financing your degree Campus tours If you’d like to see St George’s for yourself; why not join one of our monthly campus tours? For more information and to register for an open day or campus tour, please go to sgul.ac.uk /visit
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Some of the most effective learning experiences at St George’s involve working with other people. I’ve found ScenarioBased Learning sessions particularly helpful, where we work in a group to identify a medical condition based on information provided. Applying material from recent lessons really helps to reinforce new knowledge. We also apply our theoretical lessons in the lab. Working in a clinical setting has been the best way for me to remember facts, and as we work in pairs it’s also been a great way of getting to know other students. I’ve met other people through student societies, too. I’ve even set up my own Volleyball Society, which has been a social highlight for me as it’s introduced me to students from different courses and year groups. And since it’s so easy to get to Central London from Tooting, the social nights are always great. Kimi Citron Biomedical science Second year
sgul.ac.uk St George’s, University of London is the UK’s only university dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research. Sharing a clinical environment with a major London teaching hospital, our innovative approach to education results in well-rounded, highly-skilled clinicians, scientists, and health and social care professionals. As a constituent college of the University of London our students have access to a wide range of facilities and services beyond the campus in Tooting. We hope this prospectus opens a window onto who we are and what we do. In short, you can undertake a specialist undergraduate degree here on a hospital site in a thriving London location, leading, we trust, to an extraordinary future in the health professions. E study@sgul.ac.uk T +44 (0)20 8725 2333
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St George’s, University of London Cranmer Terrace London SW17 0RE Design and copy: Crescent Lodge Photography: Lee Funnell Print: Principal Colour The material contained in this prospectus is a guide only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that its content is correct and up-to-date at the time of printing, St George’s, University of London reserves the right, without prior notice, to cease to offer programmes of study, or to amend curricula, methods and modes of teaching and assessment, entry requirements and any other details. St George’s, University of London confirms its commitment to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities and endeavours to avoid discrimination against any person on the grounds of religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or politics. We strive to ensure that all members of the institution behave with courtesy towards each other and that students and staff can work in an atmosphere of mutual respect. We encourage applications from members of groups that are currently under-represented.