Hertfordshire Medical School is opening in 2026 to meet the growing demand for medical professionals in the region and across the UK. With cutting-edge facilities and a truly global community, you will receive training designed to set you apart in the medical field. From year one, you'll engage in hands-on clinical placements, gaining real-world experience as you learn to make an impact.
In September 2026, Hertfordshire Medical School will welcome its first cohort onto a new five-year undergraduate Medicine degree, leading to the award of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) delivered with support from City St George’s, University of London.
Initially the MBBS degree will be available to international students only, with plans to open to UK fee-paying students soon after. With a longstanding reputation in medical sciences, ranked in the top 10% nationally (National Student Survey, 2024), Herts is well-positioned to address the growing demand in this field.
The MBBS degree at Herts will be taught through a combination of lectures, small group sessions, and clinical teaching. The course features a hybrid of case-based and problem-based learning, along with comprehensive clinical skills and simulation training. You'll have the chance to intercalate during your studies, earning an additional qualification. A key highlight of the course is the opportunity to engage with patients and participate in clinical placements as early as your first year.
Why choose Herts?
Advanced facilities
Equipped with virtual reality and AI technology
Worldwide recognition
Gain worldwide recognition in a truly global community
Clinical placements
Get real-world experience from first year onwards
On-campus accommodation
Guaranteed on-campus accommodation for the duration of your degree
Advanced facilities equipped with virtual reality and AI technology
You will be based in our newly refurbished, state-of-the-art Hertfordshire Medical School building on the College Lane campus, a multi-million-pound investment. This bespoke building has been designed to deliver excellence in medical education. It includes a cutting-edge facility and dedicated space for education and training of medical students, whilst fostering interdisciplinary learning and simulated practice. Features include a purpose-built simulated ward with high-fidelity mannequins and modern critical care equipment. Learning will be enhanced through artificial intelligence and virtual reality software for interactive, team-based education.
Gain worldwide recognition in a truly global community
Join 36,000 students from 140 countries, living and learning in an international environment. Our globally focused curriculum is designed to equip you with transferable skills for today’s fast-paced world, preparing you for opportunities that extend beyond your home country or the UK.
Clinical placements
Contact with patients and clinical placements begins in your first year. Clinical placements will take place locally and across the east of England, offering you exposure to a wide and diverse patient population. This hands-on experience is essential in developing the skills needed to become a resilient and compassionate doctor. You’ll actively participate in patient care applying your clinical knowledge in real-world situations. Placement sites are within commuting distance of the University, and through strong partnerships with the National Health Service (NHS), these local and regional placements increase your chances of securing employment in the area should you choose to remain in the UK after graduation.
Confirmed placement providers include several local, key, NHS partners, including East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust and Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Board (HWE ICB); and primary care partners with many local GP practices.
Guaranteed on-campus accommodation for the duration of your programme
All of our halls of residence are conveniently located on campus, so you'll always be within a 10-minute walk from our teaching, social, and sports facilities. Hertfordshire is recognised as one of the top five safest counties in the UK1, so you can enjoy your time here with peace of mind. Our on-campus accommodation makes it easy to save on commuting costs, stay active, and build friendships. We also offer the University’s own bus service, Uno, which connects our campuses to areas across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and North London, providing easy access to nearby cities and communities.
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