St Mary’s London School of Medicine to Open in September 2026

St Mary’s University, London is proud to announce it will open a new School of Medicine in 2026, with applications now open.

Driven by scientific and digital excellence, human values and social purpose, the School is set to be one of the UK’s first socially accountable medical schools. It will focus on preparing the next generation of doctors to address 21^st Century health and health system challenges and inequalities locally and globally, nurturing a new generation of socially engaged doctors.

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 in 2026. Medical students will be based in the University’s new Centenary Building in Twickenham, featuring state-of-the-art digital and simulation facilities, alongside community placements from their first 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”.

Students will learn both on campus and on placements from year 1, learning through care and service to those who need it most. From year 1, students will experience being at the centre of their learning and local communities, actively learning through social action projects, health coaching, patient advocacy and music therapy,

Through collaboration with local and international partners from across Australia, Canada, India, Europe, and the United States, the School will strive to advance its innovation and research, reinforcing its commitment to being both locally engaged and globally oriented.

Applications for 2026 are now open.