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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

SGUL pathways

Pathway at a glance

Colleges:

  • Kings Bournemouth
  • Kings Brighton
  • Kings London
  • Kings Oxford

Start dates:

  • January 2025
  • September 2025

Entry requirements:

  • Completed 11 – 12 years of schooling
  • Minimum IELTS 5.5

Minimum age:

  • 16.5

Length:

  • Degree Pathway Programme: 1 academic year (3 terms)
  • A-levels: 2 academic years (6 terms)

Lessons:

  • 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
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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.

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The Kings Admissions Team