Based at St Mary’s University, the School of Medicine will open in September 2026.
Students will learn in the Centenary Building and take part in community placements from year one.
The school will train doctors to tackle health problems and inequalities both in the UK and around the world.
Following rigorous assessment, the General Medical Council (GMC) has confirmed that it is assured of St Mary’s progress in the early planning and development of the programme and that the university is on track to welcome its first cohort next year.
St Mary’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Anthony McClaran said, “This is a landmark moment for St Mary’s. Our new School of Medicine reflects our commitment, as an inclusive Catholic university, to combining academic excellence with social purpose. We are creating a medical school that will help shape the future of healthcare in the UK and beyond.”
Founding Executive Dean of the St Mary’s School of Medicine Professor Sonia Kumar added, “We are deeply grateful to the staff at St Mary’s, local and global partners, donors and the GMC for their support and commitment in getting us to this key milestone. We look forward to working with you all over the coming years realising our mission and vision to align our School to the 10-year NHS plan, addressing the priorities of our population, the needs of our health system and the skills and attributes needed by our health workforce”.
