Join an international community of innovative student doctors in the UK’s capital.
At St Mary’s (SMU), you’ll train to become ‘the complete doctor’, integrating medical expertise, compassionate care, and ethical practice.
Gain practical experience from year 1, with placements in diverse community settings to develop your knowledge and skills across all types of healthcare.
You’ll develop professionally and personally, with small class sizes and one-to-one support throughout your time with us.
At SMU, you’ll be joining a community of talented, driven, diverse, and compassionate people who want to achieve for themselves and make a difference to society.
Why study with us?
Digitally innovative
Use the latest medical technology for digital health alongside clinical practice.
Human-centred
Understand the importance of compassion and ethics in medicine.
Excellent teaching
Established in 1850, we are top 5 nationally for teaching quality and top 10 for student experience (2024 Sunday Times Good University Guide).
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Your course
You’ll be taught the latest medical curriculum, to equip you with the skills to meet society’s healthcare needs. You’ll get experience working with diverse people and social structures on a range of placements, so you’re practically and professionally ready for your career. We offer:
- a five year degree in medicine (MBBS)
- a blended curriculum with clinical placements from year 1
- small classes sizes
- one-to-one support – academic and wellbeing.
We focus on treating, and training, the whole person – you’ll get the skills to protect your wellbeing and prevent burnout, so you can lead with compassion and ensure the best outcomes for your patients.
Our university
SMU is based in London’s famous (and safest) borough, Richmond. Our campus is set in the grounds of the gothic Strawberry Hill House, surrounded by greenspace and close to the river.
We’re only 30 minutes from the centre of London, so you’re close to the city and have beautiful green surroundings – the best of both worlds.
There’s a strong sense of community at SMU and we have a huge support network for whatever you need. We’re here to make sure you get the most out of your time with us.
Our innovative approach to learning
We offer a variety of health science and education courses that develop skilled healthcare professionals. Our research centres also advance understanding of healthcare, bereavement, and bioethics. You will benefit from co-learning and working with multi-disciplinary teams, to grow your knowledge, experience and expertise.
With SMU, you’ll become the complete doctor.
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