The UCL Medical School is located in the heart of London. Many of our alumni have gone on to become high-profile figures and leaders of the medical profession across the globe, including Presidents of the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Surgeons and Chair of the General Medical Council.
Discover the history, leadership, and values that define UCL Medical School’s commitment to excellence in medical education and practice.
About our division
About Us
UCL has educated doctors since 1834 and the medical school sits in the heart of London.
People
Information for Division staff, plus academic and research staff profiles.
Athena SWAN
The Athena Swan Charter recognises institutions for their work in promoting a supportive and inclusive environment for staff and students.
Medicine MBBS BSc
Learn about our Medicine MBBS degree, and the curriculum review that is currently underway.
Undergraduate
UCL Medical School is one of the largest in the country with a yearly intake of 334 undergraduate students on the MBBS programme. It has the one of the widest ranges of intercalated BSc opportunities.
MBBS curriculum review
We have completed a full review of our MBBS programme. Four key themes which emerged as priorities: reducing complexity, streamlining content, enhancing primary care and enhancing clinical relevance.
MBBS Teaching Portal
If you are or would like to be involved with the teaching of UCL medical students.
Medicine MBBS BSc Prospectus
Come to UCL as a MBBS undergraduate and get a world-class education in one of the most vibrant cities in the world.
Visit prospectusPostgraduate study and research
Postgraduate
UCL Medical School offers a range of learning opportunities for all healthcare professionals looking to advance their careers in clinical and professional education and develop.
Research Degree in Medical Education
UCL Medical School offers PhD supervision which covers a wide range of education interests.
Research Department of Medical Education
The Research Department of Medical Education (RDME) at UCL Medical School is one of the UK’s top medical education research departments.
Additional opportunities and support
Engage with our research initiatives, widening participation efforts, and alumni community. Learn how we’re shaping the future of medical education.
Target Medicine
Explore our Widening Participation programmes and the opportunities available to young people interested in medicine.
Education Consultancy
We work with clients to develop new and existing medical education programmes, organisational systems, faculty, learning environments and the student experience.
Alumni
Find out about the benefits and support of our global alumni community, from events and networks to inspirational stories from past graduates.
Sharing knowledge across medical education
UCL Centre for International Medical Education Collaborations
We work with clients to develop new and existing medical education programmes, organisational systems, faculty, learning environments and the student experience.
Find out moreGot questions? Get in touch.
Contact us if you'd like more information about our degree programmes and CPD short courses, or if you have a general question.
Postgraduate
Click to email. uclms.postgraduate@ucl.ac.uk
Research and PhDs
Click to email. medsch.rdme@ucl.ac.ukNews
UCL clinician-scientists identify brain network linked to deadliest childhood brain cancer
A human brain network associated with survival in children with diffuse midline glioma (DMG), the deadliest childhood brain cancer, has been identified by UCL medical students.
15 Jun 2026
Dr Sarah Bennett wins UKAT award
Dr Sarah Bennett has been awarded the 2026 UKAT award for Innovation in Advising
19 May 2026
UCL medical student selected to present clinical case at major European conference
UCL medical student Rohan Patel presented a clinical case at the Clinical Grand Round at ESCMID Global, the European infectious diseases congress, in Munich in April.
12 May 2026
