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Important: In 2025, St George's, University of London merged with City, University of London to form City St George's, University of London. This page reflects the combined institution's medicine programmes.
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Last reviewed: October 2026 · Entry year covered: 2027
Considering City St George's Medicine? Here's a complete breakdown of entry requirements, admissions criteria, and the application process for 2026 entry.
City St George's, University of London is home to one of the UK's most clinically focused medical schools. Based at St George's Hospital in Tooting, one of London's largest teaching hospitals and a major trauma centre, students benefit from exceptional hands-on clinical experience from the very first year of study.
The school has a long history of training doctors, with St George's Hospital Medical School dating back to 1733, making it one of the oldest medical schools in England. Following the 2025 merger with City, University of London, the combined institution now offers enhanced research opportunities and broader academic resources while maintaining the strong clinical focus that St George's has always been known for.
City St George's is particularly notable for its commitment to widening participation and its supportive learning environment. The school has a reputation for being accessible to students from diverse backgrounds and for fostering a collegial atmosphere where students support each other.
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UCAS Code: A100 | 5 years
The standard 5-year undergraduate medicine programme for school leavers and graduates. Requires UCAT. Open to UK and international applicants.
You are viewing this courseUCAS Code: A101 | 4 years
Accelerated programme for graduates from any discipline. Requires GAMSAT. Home fee status applicants only. Approximately 70 places.
View full entry requirementsThe following requirements apply to the standard 5-year Medicine MBBS programme (A100). For the Graduate Entry programme, see the dedicated GEM page.
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A-Level Grades | AAA including Biology and Chemistry |
| Required Subjects | Biology and Chemistry (both at Grade A) |
| Third Subject | Any subject (except General Studies or Critical Thinking) |
| Science Practicals | Practical endorsement required where applicable |
All applicants to the 5-year programme must sit the UCAT in the same year they apply. City St George's applies a minimum section score and a separate overall cut-off that it recalculates every year from the scores it actually receives.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Section Score | Minimum 500 in each individual section |
| Overall Cut-off Score | Set each year. "Each applicant that meets our entry criteria is ranked by their UCAT score. Interview places will be allocated to applicants who have the highest UCAT scores, until all of our available interview places are filled." |
| SJT Consideration | For 2027 entry, City St George's states it "will be considering the 'Situational Judgement' SJT Banding scores in our decision making" |
| Extenuating Circumstances | "We will not consider any extenuating circumstances in relation to UCAT test scores." |
| Submitting Your Score | No need to put it on UCAS — scores come directly from Pearson and UCAS. Register for the UCAT under exactly the name on your UCAS form. |
City St George's publishes its overall cut-offs after each cycle on its own admissions statistics page. Clearing scores, where different, are in brackets. Note the scale change: Abstract Reasoning was removed from the UCAT in 2025, dropping the maximum total from 3,600 to 2,700, which is why the 2026 figures look so different.
| Cycle | Non-graduates (Home) | Non-graduates (Overseas) | Graduates (Home) | Graduates (Overseas) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2710 | 2710 | 2810 | 2810 |
| 2023 | 2630 | 2630 | 2690 | 2690 |
| 2024 | 2690 | 2700 | 2690 | 2700 |
| 2025 | 2600 (2550) | 2750 (2550) | 2600 (2550) | 2770 (2550) |
| 2026 | 1880 | 1640 | 1880 | 1630 |
City St George's own warning is worth repeating: "It is not possible to predict what the UCAT thresholds will be in any individual year, nor to use data from previous years to predict subsequent years' thresholds."
"City St George's is one of the more accessible London medical schools in terms of entry requirements, but don't let that fool you, it's still competitive. The key advantage is their holistic approach. If your UCAT isn't exceptional, a strong academic profile and genuine commitment to medicine can still get you an interview. It's a great choice for students who want excellent clinical training without the AAB academic pressure of some other London schools."
— Dr. Ash, Future Doc
Note: The UCAT format changed in July 2025 with the removal of Abstract Reasoning, reducing the maximum score from 3,600 to 2,700. Cut-off scores and statistics from previous years may not directly apply to the current format.
City St George's uses the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format. This consists of several short stations, each testing different competencies required for a career in medicine.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | MMI with multiple stations |
| Duration | Approximately 2 hours total (including waiting time) |
| Number of Stations | Typically 7-8 stations |
| Interview Period | December to March |
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| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Places available (A100, 2025/6 entry) | 165 Home, 19 Overseas |
| Main cycle applicants (A100, 2025/6 cycle) | 1,279 Home standard entry (plus 14 deferred); 318 Overseas standard entry (plus 18 deferred) |
| Main cycle interviews (A100, 2025/6 cycle) | 773 Home standard entry (plus 9 deferred); 121 Overseas standard entry (plus 9 deferred) |
| Main cycle conditional offers (A100, 2025/6 cycle) | 369 Home standard entry, 207 Home deferred; 27 Overseas standard entry, 36 Overseas deferred |
| Waiting list (A100, 2025/6 cycle) | 205 Home, 35 Overseas |
| Enrolled (A100, 2025/6 entry) | 143 Home standard entry, 19 Home deferred; 17 Overseas standard entry, 4 Overseas deferred |
| Graduate enrollers on A100 (2025/6 entry) | 40 Home standard entry, 11 Home deferred; 4 Overseas standard entry, 3 Overseas deferred |
All figures above are City St George's own published admissions statistics for the five-year MBBS. They are historic; the school cautions against using them to predict future cycles.
City St George's expects applicants to have gained experience that demonstrates their understanding of healthcare and commitment to medicine. While there is no strict minimum hours requirement, they look for:
The school recognises that clinical experience may have been difficult to obtain due to COVID-19 or personal circumstances. Alternative evidence of commitment to caring for others is accepted.
Yes
City St George's considers applicants who have retaken A-Level qualifications. However, you must achieve the required grades within two years of starting your A-Levels. Contact admissions if you have exceptional circumstances.
Yes
Re-applicants are welcome. You should demonstrate how your application has improved since your previous attempt, including any additional experience or achievements.
A100 only
| Programme | International Students |
|---|---|
| Medicine MBBS (A100) | Accepted |
| Graduate Entry Medicine (A101) | Home fee status only |
English Language: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 7.0 in each component, or equivalent.
A contextual offer is an adjustment a university makes for applicants whose circumstances have made their education harder than the grades alone suggest. Universities use them because they recognise that two students with the same predicted grades have not always had the same run at them. They are a formal, published part of the admissions process — not a favour, and not something you have to argue for.
What the adjustment actually is varies by school, and it matters more than most applicants realise. Depending on where you apply, qualifying can mean: a lower grade offer; being ranked against other widening participation applicants rather than the whole field; a guaranteed or prioritised interview; a lower admissions test threshold or extra shortlisting points; relaxed GCSE or subject requirements; or access to a separate gateway or foundation year route.
To be eligible for a City St George's contextual offer you must be a Home-fee paying student applying for the first year of an undergraduate degree through UCAS, and meet one or more of:
If you meet any of those conditions, City St George's may lower the grades it asks of you — by one grade for a single criterion, and by up to two grades if you meet more than one.
| How it helps | What that means for you |
|---|---|
| A reduced grade offer — one criterion | One A-level grade (or one BTEC grade, or up to 16 tariff points depending on the qualification). Against the standard AAA for the five-year MBBS, that is AAB. |
| A reduced grade offer — two or more criteria | Up to two A-level grades (16 tariff points). An applicant taking a BTEC Extended Diploma with two contextual factors gets one BTEC grade, because a BTEC grade is worth 16 tariff points on its own. |
| Care experience is treated separately | "Applicants who have been In Care are always given a reduced offer of two A level points or 16 tariff points" — you do not need a second criterion to get the full reduction. |
| International Baccalaureate applicants | A reduction of up to two points from the overall total, rather than a tariff adjustment. |
| Applied automatically | The reduction is usually applied automatically from your UCAS form, though City St George's may verify some information with you directly. Your offer letter will say it is contextual. |
| Pre-application support | Widening participation applicants can access travel bursaries to attend open days at the Tooting campus and invitations to widening participation activities. This is outreach support, not an admissions advantage. |
Every school does this differently, and the differences are worth knowing before you build your shortlist — see every UK medical and dental school's widening participation scheme.
| Fee Status | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Home (UK) | £10,050 |
| International | £47,380 |
Both figures are published by City St George's on the Medicine MBBS course page under "Fees for year 2027 / 28". The university adds: "Our undergraduate fees are set in line with the maximum permitted by the UK Government and may increase in subsequent years in line with government policy." Fee waivers are available for this course, and you may be eligible for NHS Bursary support from Year 5.
The MBBS programme at City St George's is designed to integrate clinical experience from the very beginning, preparing students to become competent and compassionate doctors.
Foundation in biomedical sciences with early patient contact. Students begin clinical skills training and have regular exposure to patients in hospital and community settings. The curriculum is delivered through a combination of lectures, small group teaching, and practical sessions.
Integrated teaching organised around body systems, combining scientific understanding with clinical application. Increased time in clinical environments with more hands-on patient interaction.
Full clinical immersion with rotations across medical and surgical specialties. Students work as part of clinical teams in hospitals and community settings, developing the practical skills needed for foundation training.
An optional intercalated BSc/MSc is available, typically taken between Years 2 and 3, or Years 3 and 4. This allows students to study a subject in depth and develop research skills.
Students are based primarily at the Tooting campus, with clinical teaching across South West London and Surrey:
"What makes City St George's special is the clinical exposure. St George's Hospital is one of London's busiest trauma centres, you'll see things that students at other medical schools might not encounter until they're qualified. The atmosphere is supportive and collegial. It's a medical school that really prepares you for the realities of being a doctor."
— Dr. Ash, Future Doc
Applying to medical school requires more than meeting the minimum entry requirements. Here are practical steps to strengthen your application:
For an overview of all UK medical schools and how they compare, see the UK Medical Schools hub page.
You need a minimum of 500 in each UCAT section. There is no fixed overall cut-off published in advance: City St George's ranks every applicant who meets the entry criteria by total UCAT score and fills its interview places from the top down, so the cut-off lands wherever the places run out. It publishes the figure afterwards. For the 2026 cycle the overall cut-off was 1880 for home applicants (graduate and non-graduate) and 1640 / 1630 for overseas applicants. Remember that Abstract Reasoning was removed from the UCAT in 2025, so pre-2026 cut-offs are on a different scale and cannot be compared directly.
In 2025, St George's, University of London merged with City, University of London to form City St George's, University of London. The medical school continues to operate from the same Tooting campus with the same programmes and teaching hospitals. The merger brings additional research opportunities and resources from City.
City St George's uses the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format with 7-8 stations. Each station lasts a few minutes and tests different competencies. This format allows you to demonstrate a range of skills and recover if one station doesn't go well.
Yes, the Graduate Entry Medicine programme (A101) accepts graduates from any discipline, including non-science degrees. You'll need a 2:1 or above and must sit the GAMSAT. See our dedicated GEM page for full details.
International students can apply to the 5-year Medicine MBBS (A100) programme. The school offers a supportive environment and London location that many international students find attractive. However, the Graduate Entry programme is only open to Home fee status applicants.
Focus on achieving strong academics (AAA with solid GCSEs), prepare thoroughly for the UCAT to score competitively, and gain meaningful healthcare experience that you can reflect on thoughtfully. Most applicants treat these as separate tasks, which is why the national success rate is just 16%. Future Doc's Predictable Offer Protocol coordinates every element as one interconnected system, which is why 93% of their students receive at least one offer.
Yes, City St George's is a well-respected medical school with excellent clinical training. Based at St George's Hospital, a major trauma centre, students gain exceptional hands-on experience. The school is known for its supportive atmosphere and commitment to widening participation. The 2025 merger with City brings additional research opportunities.
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Last updated: February 2026. Information verified against City St George's admissions pages and Medical Schools Council guidance.
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