St.George's, University of London pathway
Established in 1733 and initially based on Hyde Park Corner, St. George's University of London has a long history of excellence in the Medical Sciences.
St George’s is the only university in the UK based inside a hospital and it has a dynamic research culture, with teams working to improve the health of people of all ages, from children to the elderly, in populations locally and globally.
Key features
- Ranked #3 university in the UK for graduate prospects (The Complete University Guide 2024)
- Ranked Top 10 university of research impact (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
- Ranked #6 UK university for Pharmacology (The Guardian University Guide 2024)
- St George’s has a 12.8 student to staff ratio
- Located in multicultural Tooting in South London, it holds a coveted Athena SWAN institutional ‘Silver’ Award from Advance HE in recognition of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion for the whole University community.
- Over 5,500 students and 800 staff
- High-end accommodation
- Robust supporting mechanisms such as dedicated tutors, careers advice and Student Success team
Pathway at a glance
- Kings Bournemouth
- Kings Brighton
- Kings London
- Kings Oxford
- January 2025
- September 2025
- Completed 11 – 12 years of schooling
- Minimum IELTS 5.5
- Degree Pathway Programme: 1 academic year (3 terms)
- A-levels: 2 academic years (6 terms)
- Average 21 hours per week, plus homework and private study
Learning outcomes
- Raise English to university level
- Develop learning and self-study skills for degree level
- Develop relevant working experience required for entry into St. George's University of London
One-year Degree Pathway Programme
The Degree Pathway Programme comprises four components:
A. English language development (including specialist IELTS preparation)
B. Core study skills modules: Data Handling/Statistics and Communication/Study Skills
C. Subject-focused modules: you will study Biology or Chemistry, plus a minimum of one further Science (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics)
D. Academic enhancement activities
Together, they provide a complete learning experience that expertly prepares international students for the rigours of university study in the UK.
Two-year A-level pathway
You will study Biology and Chemistry at A-level, as well as either Maths or Physics.
St.George's University of London entry criteria
For the MBBS at St.George's, students will need to complete two years of A-levels with us.
- Academic: A Level AAA
(Including Biology &
Chemistry)
- English: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in Writing and 6.5 in all other components
For degrees in Allied Health Sciences (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiotherapy and Radiotherapy & Oncology)*:
- Academic: Degree Pathway Programme with a minimum of 60% overall including at least one Science; A-levels with grades BBB, including one science.
- English: no need for IELTS if our Communication and Study Skills module is passed with overall 70% and at least 70%
in writing and 65% in
other 3 components
* Academic and English grades might change slightly depending on the specific degree.
For degrees in Life Sciences (Biomedical Science and Clinical Pharmacology)*:
- Academic: Degree Pathway Programme with a minimum of 60% overall including Biology for Biomedical Science and Biology or Chemistry for Clinical Pharmacology; A-levels with grades BBB, including one science.
- English: no need for IELTS if our CSS module is passed with overall 65% and at least 65% in writing and 60% in other 3 components
* Academic and English grades might change slightly depending on the specific degree.
