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Medical and Biomedical degrees and university preparation courses

2011/2012 University degrees, academic preparation and English language courses

Aim higherYour pathway to a world-class university starts here

No-one is investing more in your experience

If you are planning to study at a world-class university, an INTO study centre is the right starting point for you.

Together with St George’s, University of London and our other partner universities, we have created one of the world’s finest network of study centres that cater specifically for the needs of international students, creating distinctive student experiences for you.

This brochure tells you about the wide range of courses you can study with us, and what life is like at INTO St George’s, University of London. We are here to make your study experience enjoyable, successful and rewarding. Read on if you would like to find out more or contact us if you need any help with your application.

Our mission

Today’s leaders are internationally educated, globally mobile, at home in different countries and cultures; they help shape the future. The world is changing fast, and for young people who want ‘to be part of that change’, studying abroad opens up a world of opportunity.

INTO St George’s, University of London brings talented, ambitious international students together to take advantage of that opportunity – in a world-class study environment dedicated to your success.

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87% student satisfactionacross our INTO centres

£133m invested in the student experience across our INTO centres

89% student progressionto a degree of their choice at a UK university

1:9 teacher to student ratio and small classes deliver a first-class study experience

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Study medicine at a unique health sciences university in London

Distinctive degree programmes in medicine and biomedical science

A tradition of innovation in research and education that stretches back over 250 years

Cutting edge facilities including a fully-equipped clinical skills laboratory

The best student experience in London (Times Higher Education Survey, 2009 and 2010)

A compact and friendly campus with students from over 80 countries

Preparation for a career in medicine with our unique pre-university courses

Learning from clinical practice at one of the UK’s busiest hospitals

Welcome to St George’s, University of London and INTO St George’s, University of London. We are delighted that you are considering joining our student body.

Our students consider St George’s to be an incredible place to study. They acknowledge our teaching to be exceptional and value the closeness with the academic and administrative

staff – importantly, our students rate highly their facilities and social activities, and the many clubs, societies and sports available to them through the Students’ Union. Our students appreciate being part of a community that is so strongly committed to furthering knowledge and professional practice in the medical, biomedical and health sciences; a collegiate community that is simultaneously committed to making an important contribution to London society through our links with local schools, colleges and charities, as well as the international Tooting community.

Choosing a university and a degree programme require considerable thought – it is one of the most important and challenging decisions of your life, and we believe you will be making the right choice if you choose St George’s, University of London.

As an alumnus of St George’s myself, I harbour many, many happy memories of student life – I hope that you too will feel similarly in the future.

I wish you every success in your studies with us.

Professor Peter KopelmanPrincipal

For many students !nding your way through education presents a number of dif!cult choices, but for those who have their heart set on a career in medicine or a related profession the choice is more straightforward. The path is relatively well de!ned, although as you read through this brochure you will see that there are still choices to be made.

Choosing a good university with the right medical programmes is the !rst choice and St George’s, University of London makes that choice easy. It has the right programmes with the right staff to guide you to your chosen career.

Entering St George’s is now also straightforward with a clear pathway through the INTO St George’s centre. You will enjoy university approved teaching alongside INTO’s well developed systems for student support to help you along the road to success.

Welcome to the centre. Your success is our priority.

Steve WaltersCentre Director

Welcome

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Contents

St George’s University of London 6

World-class facilities 10

Choosing your course 14

International Medicine 18

International Graduate Medicine 22

Biomedical Science 26

The INTO Centre 30

Study in one of the world’s most exciting cities 34

Study in London: a truly international experience 36

Foundation in Medical, Biomedical and Health Science 38

English for Undergraduate Study 44

English for Postgraduate Study 48

Supporting you from arrival to graduation 52

Accommodation 56

How to apply 60

Application process 61

Application form for International Foundation and English language courses only 63

Terms and conditions 67

Dates and prices 69

Scholarships 70

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History, tradition and innovation in a thriving and supportive community

designed to offer the highest quality of student experience both in London and overseas. You will become part of the St George’s family, supported by highly committed staff along the length of your educational journey - from pre-Foundation English, through Foundation training, degree level study and on past graduation into your professional career.

Forging a new future

This exciting new partnership between St George’s, University of London, and INTO represents the latest chapter in our long history of educational innovation. Our educational and research excellence is now interlinked with INTO’s track record of success in preparing high quality international students for UK university study.

This means you have the opportunity to study in one of the world’s most exciting cities for a medical or biomedical quali!cation that is recognised worldwide, working alongside UK students to improve your knowledge and develop your skills. Additionally, those on either the International

Medicine BSc/MD or International Graduate Medicine MD programmes (see pages 18 and 22) are able to spend two years on international clinical placements in the United States of America (subject to validation). This presents the chance to experience different cultures as you progress through the programme, emerging on graduation prepared for a lifetime of professional employment.

Whether you progress to these degree programmes through the INTO St George’s, University of London Foundation programme, or move directly into degree level study, you will !nd a friendly and welcoming environment,

discipline, and through this we have a well deserved world-wide reputation for the development of Problem Based Learning and student-centred curricula.

Our innovations in curriculum development include the use of new technologies, where our work in the development of virtual patients and virtual clinics goes from strength to strength. This was recently recognised with the Times Higher Education award for Outstanding ICT Initiative of the Year 2009. Our efforts to support, inform and encourage the educational development of those in our local community has also been many times recognised with regional and national awards.

Today we are leaders in medical and science education and at the forefront of research and Government policy making. Among our team of highly respected and internationally renowned staff, you will !nd professors who have held presidencies of Royal Colleges, chairs of highly in"uential review bodies and boards, and those at the cutting edge of medical research.

Our impulse to lead the way in medical, biomedical and health sciences, as well as our innovation in medical and community education, are very much alive and well today.

A living heritage

With a history stretching back over 250 years St George’s, University of London truly embodies a living heritage.

Among our alumni we can lay claim to both the ‘father of modern surgery’ and the ‘father of modern immunology’. John Hunter (1728-1793) pioneered an experimental basis for surgical practice and during his career not only was he surgeon at St George’s, but also Surgeon General to the British Army and personal surgeon to King George III. Edward Jenner (1749-1823) was the pioneer of immunology whose work on developing the smallpox vaccine, the !rst successful vaccine developed anywhere in the world, has been credited as having saved more lives than the work of any other person.

Henry Gray (1827-1861) was Anatomy Lecturer at St George’s when he started writing an inexpensive and accessible textbook for medical students. Along with his St George’s colleague Henry Vandyke Carter (1831-1897), he completed the Anatomy Descriptive and Surgical, more commonly known as Gray’s Anatomy, a textbook that is today in its 40th edition.

At the forefront of medical advances

Throughout our long and illustrious history we have been at the forefront of medical advances. It is with that spirit of enquiry that, in 2010, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the eradication of smallpox, and in 2011 the 40th anniversary of the world’s !rst computerised tomographic (CT) head scan, carried out on a patient within our partner hospital with which we share a site and clinical resources. In 1958 St George’s was the !rst hospital in the UK to carry out the insertion of a heart pacemaker, performing the UK’s 500,000th pacemaker operation just over 50 years later. We continue Jenner’s work in infection and immunity, as well as undertaking world-class research in cardiology, stroke, epidemiology, cell signalling, and genetics. Globally we focus on the !ght against HIV and infectious disease, and locally we pursue the application of advances in child health and cardiology.

2010 also saw the 10th anniversary of our graduate entry medicine programme, the inspiration for our innovative International Graduate Medicine MD (details of which can be found on pages 22 – 25). St George’s was the !rst UK university to introduce this new route into medicine for high achieving graduates from any academic

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Hands-on learning

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Immersed in the clinical environment

St George’s Hospital

We share our campus with St George’s Healthcare Trust, one of the UK’s busiest hospitals, and are neighbours with the South West London Mental Health Trust. These two National Health Service (NHS) Trusts comprise the hub of an extensive network of acute hospital, primary care, and social services provision that constitute what is referred to as the South West London Academic Health Sciences Network. This special combination of supportive learning environments with a wealth of local clinical experience contributes to the distinctiveness of the courses we offer and ensures that the training experience you receive is one immersed in the clinical environment.

Learning and teaching

Our staff and students work together in small, interactive groups, meaning that your voice will be heard, your opinions will matter and you will be fully engaged in your studies, your research, with your teachers, peers and patients, and with the community to which we all belong.

A signi!cant feature of our approach to learning is the use of Case Based and Problem Based Learning. Students work in small groups on real life problems, researching the answers in a systematic fashion under the guidance of teaching staff. In the early years of your training these Case Based scenarios are supported by structured lectures and other formal teaching, with a shift towards more self directed Problem Based scenarios as your study skills and autonomy grow. This approach provides an excellent preparation for, and replication of, the demands of medical and healthcare careers in the real world.

St George’s, University of London (SGUL)

St George’s, University of London is committed to ensuring greater access for international students to a range of medical and biomedical degree programmes and professional training. St George’s, University of London, works to the highest standards of excellence in teaching and student support. To ensure greater access for international students INTO and St George’s have created INTO St George’s University of London (INTO SGUL).

INTO St George’s, University of London (INTO SGUL)

INTO St George’s, University of London offers both university preparation, through English Language support and Foundation level training in medical, biomedical and health sciences, as well as degree level programmes leading to medical and healthcare related careers. The training offered on the foundation level programmes is the perfect preparation for those students looking to progress to one of the degree programmes offered by INTO SGUL.

Inter-disciplinary collaboration

Creating distinctive student experiences

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Access to state-of-the-art technology

World-class facilities that entails. You will be in very good company; the Student Union membership includes students from a range of medical and healthcare courses, including physiotherapy, radiography, nursing, midwifery, medicine, biomedical science and a variety of postgraduate programmes – all of whom regularly use the Union’s facilities, mixing easily with University and Hospital staff. These facilities include a large bar, games and pool room, music room, dance studio, café, and other common rooms and of!ces.

You also get the added bene!t of being part of the National Union of Students (NUS) and University of London Union; not only for the support and advice they can offer, but for the social events you can take part in at their central London facilities, only 30 minutes away.

Sport

If you are into sport, you will be spoilt for choice. Our hockey, rowing, football, netball, rugby union, cricket, fencing and many other teams are always on the lookout for new members.

Whether you are international standard or have never played sport in your life, we have teams to suit your abilities. The majority of our sports teams play in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) and University of London Union (ULU) leagues and cups. There is also the added competition of the historic inter-medical-school battles in the United Hospitals and National Medical Schools competitions.

The Robert Lowe Sports Centre on site boasts three squash courts, aerobic training rooms, and two well-equipped weight-training rooms, including free weights. In addition, a large sports hall is used for badminton, volleyball, netball, !ve-a-side football, cricket and other training activities.

Away from site, rowing is available at Chiswick on the River Thames, and sailing is based at the Royal Victoria Dock.

Students’ Union

The great majority of the social and leisure activities revolve around the Students’ Union (SU), which supports a number of student societies and offers regular events such as comedy nights, !lm nights and discos.The Students’ Union represents a wide range of interests; the arts are well represented by musical, drama and revue societies, which produce regular shows and performances. Other societies include: Islamic, Hindu, Christian, Jewish, Adventure Sports, Modern Languages, Film and Photography; and we also have active societies for students who are interested in voluntary work within the local and wider community.

As a student at St George’s, you automatically qualify for Union membership, with all the bene!ts

Laboratories

Fully equipped clinical-skills laboratories on site give you plenty of opportunity to practise and perfect your skills in procedures such as taking blood pressure and pulse, checking for vital signs, and resuscitation techniques.

Different scenarios can be safely repeated using the latest patient simulators to mirror real-life health problems and symptoms. You are also encouraged to practise and hone these basic skills and techniques on your fellow students.

Three newly refurbished ‘wet’ laboratories (with capacity 60-80 students each) allow the delivery of a wide range of practical classes in the biological sciences, complementing the information derived from other teaching sessions, as well as giving direct experience of experimental and diagnostic techniques.

The substantial level of world-class research on the site underpins the wide spectrum of research project opportunities available to undergraduate students, including access to state-of-the-art technology within individual research groups and in central research facilities, such as the Medical Biomics Centre.

Library

Our healthcare and biomedical collection comprises more than 42,000 books and multimedia resources. We subscribe to over 10,000 journals (mostly electronic), and a wide variety of medical and healthcare databases. And if you’d like to brush up on your information-!nding skills, we run regular courses in Information Literacy.

Library opening hours are extensive, and it makes a great place for individual, self directed study. It is also conveniently located near the IT suites, the teaching rooms and our state-of-the-art lecture theatres.

Information Technology

Of our three IT suites, two house more than 100 workstations. One of these suites can be used at any time night or day, and to accommodate open-access or formal group-teaching sessions. Network access is provided in all halls of residence common areas, with numerous wireless hotspots throughout the campus.

Our library collections comprise of over 42,000 books and 10,000 journals

State of the art laboratory facilities

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St George’s is always keen on making you feel one of them. It is amazing how many activities you can be involved in throughout your academic year. You also have the special opportunity to know people coming from all around the world.

Marco Foti, United Kingdom Physiotherapy, first year


product licensing, as clinical trials coordinators, or in biomedical product marketing. Additionally it is possible for the best performing students from this programme to move into the clinical transition year of the International Medical course (the fourth year of six) and progress towards quali!cation as a doctor.

Employment prospects

As a healthcare specialist university we provide training for students looking to move into a professional role within the medical, biomedical or healthcare !eld. The training we provide is designed speci!cally to produce graduates of a very high quality who are suitably prepared to move into their chosen profession.

For those on either the International Medicine (BSc/MD) or the International Graduate Medicine (MD) programmes, the course offers London based science and clinical practice training combined with specialist clinical practice in the United States of America (subject to validation).

Students will spend two years on clinical rotations (St George’s, University of London quality assured placements) in US hospitals. They will also take the US Medical Licensing Examination (USLME) allowing them to practise in any branch of specialist medical training in the United States and other territories where the USMLE is recognised.

Those who graduate from the Biomedical Science (BSc) programme will be suitably prepared for employment within a variety of basic science disciplines, clinical laboratory work, forensic medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, technology transfer and

Move into any branch of specialist medical training

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Theoretical and clinical practice go hand in hand

Dr Lebur “Boz” Rohman, class of 2009

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After finishing here I would like to work as a physiotherapist in a clinical environment. I’d like to help people get back to their best physical shape! I also would like to teach anatomy, possibly in a dissecting room.

Sanil Gulati, Canada Medicine, second year

Assured progression to leading universities


International Medicine (BSc/MD)

If you have completed 13 years of secondary education, have good grades equivalent to A-level grades of AAA, and have a good standard of English, then you may apply to the International Medicine (BSc/MD).

The !rst four years of this course are based at St George’s, University of London. In years one and two clinical science is the focus with biomedical science in year three. At the end of this year you graduate with a BSc (Honours) in Medical Science. In the fourth year you transition into clinical practice and this prepares you for the !nal two years (!ve and six) which are spent in clinical practice in the United States.

International Graduate Medicine (MD)

If you have a degree in any subject equivalent to a lower second class honours in the UK system, or a higher degree such as a masters or a doctorate, you may apply for this course.

The !rst two years are spent at St George’s, University of London, comprising clinical science in year one and transitional clinical practice in year two, with the !nal two years (three and four) spent in clinical practice in the United States.

Biomedical Science (International) (BSc)

If you have completed 13 years of secondary education, have good grades equivalent to A-level grades of BBB, and have a good standard of English, then you may apply to the BSc (Honours) Biomedical Science (International).

In the !rst two years the training programme offers a broad coverage of topics in the biomedical !eld, ranging from fundamental aspects of cell and molecular biology, through systems-based anatomy, physiology and pharmacology to advanced basic science and clinical laboratory techniques.

The !nal year provides in-depth study of a wide range of modern topics in the biomedical !eld, with the opportunity for specialisation according to your interests and future career intentions.

The course prepares you for a range of medical related careers, or alternatively, with good grades you can go on to apply to study medicine.

These three programmes are parallel to existing St George’s programmes but are subject to formal internal validation.

Medical graduates

The aim of both the medical courses is to produce medical graduates with the essential knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes required to practise medicine competently and professionally in a patient-centred, multi-professional environment, and to equip you for a career of life-long learning and professional development.

In particular these courses provide a strong emphasis on professional and clinical practice with guided support and year on year progress testing towards the United States Medical Licensing Examination rather than (provisional) registration in the UK.

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INTO St George’s, University of London offers a wide range of academic programmes and English language courses designed specifically for international students. The pathway and language courses help prepare you for entry to university, and acclimatise you to living and studying in a university environment. You should read the course details and entrance requirements carefully to ensure that the course you choose is appropriate for your future field of study.

Choosing your course

Medical programmes

A wide range of innovative courses


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Foundation programme

International Foundation

If you have completed secondary education in your home country, the International Foundation programme provides academic preparation for !rst year undergraduate entry and ensures that you meet the English language requirements for your chosen degree programme. The programme combines academic study, intensive English language preparation, study skills and cultural orientation.

At INTO St George’s, University of London the focus is on medical study and the International Foundation programme has been developed to meet the needs of students wanting to follow a career in Medical, Biomedical and Health Sciences.

The pathway focuses on Chemistry, Biology and Human Physiology, as well as Mathematics, Physics, English and Study Skills.

Students who successfully complete the International Foundation programme, subject to achieving the speci!ed grades for progression to their chosen degree, passing an interview and successfully completing an aptitude test will be considered for entry to the !rst year of the International Medicine or Biomedical programme.

The three-term International Foundation programme starts in September and leads into the !rst year of an undergraduate degree programme starting the following September.

For further information, please see page 38.

English language courses

Our courses enable you to practise your developing language skills in a vibrant learning environment where you can take advantage of the University’s additional learning facilities and mix with both UK and other international students. The courses are also designed as part of your preparation for future university study.

To enter any undergraduate or postgraduate degree course in the UK, you must satisfy speci!c English language requirements, and in our experience, the most successful students are those who take the time to improve their level of English language beyond standard entry requirements.

English for Undergraduate Study

This course is suitable for students who want to improve their level of academic English to gain entry to the International Foundation offered by the Centre, or meet the English language requirement for a degree programme at INTO St George’s, University of London. You can enrol on this course at the beginning of each term and must study for a minimum of one academic term.


English for Postgraduate Study

This course is suitable for students who want to improve their level of academic English to meet the English language requirement for entry to a postgraduate programme offered at St George’s, University of London. You can enrol on this course at the beginning of each term and must study for a minimum of one academic term.


Progression routes

Our courses provide you with the progression routes that you need, from English language training to academic preparation and on to your !nal degree programme. The chart below gives you an overview of all of our courses to help you see which English and academic programmes will be suitable for you. Please refer to the course description pages for full details.

Progression subject to academic criteria

Progression subject to academic PLUS additional selection criteria

Becomes active for 2012 entry

Graduate Medicine

Year 1

INTO English for Undergraduate Study

FoundationThose without a first degree

Those with a first degree

Bio-Medical Scientist

Option for professionaltraining in Physiotherapy,Diagnostic Radiography

or Therapeutic Radiography

Doctor

Medical Scientist

Biomedical ScienceYear 1

MedicineYear 1

MedicineYear 2

MedicineYear 3

Clinical Transition

Year 4

Clinical Transition

Year 2

US Clinical TrainingYear 5






Progression subject to academic criteria

Progression subject to academic PLUS additional selection criteria

Becomes active for 2012 entry

Graduate Medicine

Year 1

INTO English for Undergraduate Study

FoundationThose without a first degree

Those with a first degree

Bio-Medical Scientist

Option for professionaltraining in Physiotherapy,Diagnostic Radiography

or Therapeutic Radiography

Doctor

Medical Scientist


MedicineYear 1

MedicineYear 2

MedicineYear 3

Clinical Transition

Year 4

Clinical Transition

Year 2







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INTERNATIONAL MEDICINE (BSc/MD)

What is special about the programme?

At the conclusion of the course you will have:

a knowledge and understanding of the sciences underlying medical practice, of health and its promotion, and of disease, trauma and disability and their prevention, diagnosis and management. This is in the context of the individual and their place in the family and society and of the population as a wholedemonstrated pro!ciency in basic clinical skills, including gathering information systematically, sensitively and effectively from patients, undertaking comprehensive physical examination of patients, choosing appropriate diagnostic procedures to be carried out on patients, rationalising that choice and interpreting the results of such investigations, selecting appropriate treatment options for patients with speci!c conditions, and recognising and managing life-threatening conditionsacquired and demonstrated attitudes necessary for the achievement of high standards of medical practice and patient care, including adherence to ethical and legal principles, application of an evidence based approach to patient care, responsiveness to the needs and concerns of patients, and understanding of the contribution of genetic, historical, social, environmental, political, occupational and behavioural factors on health, disease and illnessdemonstrated intellectual curiosity and a capacity for critical understandingdeveloped an understanding of the work of other healthcare professionals partly through a co-operative approach to patient care on a training wardthe potential to undertake further training in any branch of medicine or medical sciencean understanding of the need for life-long learning, enquiry and research.

Key course facts

Start dates

September 2012

Course dates

Course !rst runs in Autumn 2012 – start date to be con!rmed by January 2012

Programme length

Six years full time

Class hours (p.w.)

Notional 40 hour learning week with approximately 20 hours contact teaching.

Academic requirements

Overall score of 75% in the INTO Foundation in Medical, Biomedical and Health Sciences, with a minimum of 68% in Academic English, and no module less than 60%

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High school quali!cations equivalent to UK A level grades of AAA.

For international equivalencies please visit www.intohigher.com/sgul

Other entry requirements

In addition to academic grades, applicants will be assessed on the quality of their written application, their work or voluntary experience, their performance in the UKCAT examination, and their performance in the medical selection Multi Mini Interview (MMI).

Acceptance on the programme is also subject to satisfactory police and health clearance.

English language entry requirement

IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in each subskill) or equivalent.

Age requirement

No age restrictions (though students must be at least 18 years of age in order to undertake certain clinical placements, for example, Paediatrics).

Tuition fees

Years 1-3: £18,000 per annum Year 4: £29,000 per annum Years 5 and 6: £36,000 per annum

Prices are indicative only and subject to change. Years 5 and 6 are on clinical placement in the US.

Tuition fees do not include:

Text books - these are available electronically or from the library and purchase is optionalUSMLE exam fees.

Why choose this programme?

This programme starts in September 2012 and is ideal for those enrolling on the Foundation programme with a view to following a medical career.

It is a truly innovative programme with a strong focus on interprofessional training and clinical placements right from the beginning. The curriculum provides an emphasis on professional and clinical practice with guided support and year on year progress testing towards the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). Additionally, the programme makes innovative use of virtual patients and virtual clinics to supplement the more experiential, hands-on clinical practice.

Your !rst four years are based at St George’s, University of London. This comprises clinical science in years one and two and biomedical science in year three, utilising a Case Based Learning curriculum, supplemented by lectures and small group learning. At the end of this year you graduate with a BSc (Honours) in Medical Science. In the fourth year you transition into clinical practice with a Problem Based Learning curriculum, representing a shift in emphasis from structured to self-directed learning. This prepares you for the !nal two years (!ve and six) which are spent in clinical practice in the United States.

The aim of the course is to produce medical graduates with the essential knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes required to practise medicine competently and professionally in a patient-centred, multi-professional environment, and to equip you for a career of life-long learning and professional development.

International MedicineStarting in 2012, this six year course aims to meet the high demand for qualified doctors by offering a combined Bachelors and Medical degree programme for those with high school or equivalent qualifications wishing to progress directly into medical training.

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Perfecting clinical skills

The great thing about St George’s is the sheer diversity of it. Here you’ll find people from all corners of the world; everyone knows everyone else and it’s extremely easy to make friends. What I like most about my course is how hands-on it is. You learn by doing. In fact, the three-step protocol we have for medical procedures is: watch someone else do it; do it yourself; and teach someone else how to do it!

Aisha Fazleen, Maldives Medicine, fifth year

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Directed self-learning – where the teacher sets objectives but you take responsibility for deciding how and when to achieve them, thus ensuring you are an active participant.

Stimulating – teaching methods and teacher roles are designed to stimulate enquiry, not be a substitute for it.

Integrated – giving clinical relevance to all that you learn, as well as making the process of learning relevant and interesting. Thus ensuring that clinical skills and practice are underpinned by a rigorous understanding of the basic sciences in a way that encourages ‘deep learning’.

Clear learning objectives – to act as a means of communication between course organisers, teachers and you, and allow co-ordination between course outcome, what is taught, and the assessment of learning.

Spiral curriculum – designed to help you revisit, deepen and extend your knowledge, skills and understanding.

The BSc year

The third year provides advanced coverage of a variety of topics and the opportunity to undertake in depth research, resulting in the award of a Bachelor of Science degree (with Honours). You will be supervised by academic and research staff in the individual research laboratories and other sessions within St George’s, University of London. You choose from a variety of taught courses (examples given below) and will be able to undertake your research project in a related area:

Biology of CancerClinical NeuroscienceDevelopment and DiseaseEmerging Technologies in Diagnostic MicrobiologyImages of AnatomyImmunity and InfectionMetabolic Consequences of Acquired and Genetic DisordersScience of ReproductionTherapeutics: Protein to PatientClinical Aspects of Birth DefectsClinical Aspects of Cancer GeneticsCloning, Stem Cell Research and Regenerative MedicineForensic and Clinical ToxicologyGenes and Gene Expression in Eukaryotic CellsHealth PsychologyHuman Cardiovascular and Respiratory PharmacologyHuman Genetics.

Approaches to learning

The curriculum adopts a learner-centred approach where the emphasis is on both learning and teaching. The overall objective is to increase your understanding and your skills. Starting with a structured approach to learning that incorporates clinical placements, the approach shifts in emphasis through the clinical transition year (year four) towards a more self directed model, re"ecting your development as a learner. The methods of learning devised to help you include:

The learning week – Case Based and Problem Based Learning around a central case as a starting point to allow you to understand the relevance of your learning to your future clinical practice as a doctor. Other learning activities, such as lectures, lab work, clinical demonstration, clinical and communication skills, medical law and ethics, are related to the week’s central case.

The course is sub-divided into the following six modules:

Life Cycle - Reproduction and Development - Child Health (Paediatrics) - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Sexual Health - Ageing - DeathLife Maintenance - Nutrition - Alimentary System, including liver - Gastroenterology - Endocrinology - Renal Medicine - UrologyLife Protection - Immunology - Infection - Haematology - Oncology - Preventive Medicine - Public Health MedicineLife Structure - Musculoskeletal system, including

connective tissue - Rheumatology - Orthopaedics - Traumatology - Plastic Surgery - Skin and DermatologyLife Support - Cardio-respiratory system - Cardiology/Cardiovascular Surgery - Respiratory Medicine - ENT Life Control - Nervous system - Neurology/Neurosurgery - Vision and Ophthalmology - Psychiatry - Psychology


acquired the following additional skills and experiences: - teaching including presentation

and mentoring - personal/time/resource

management - IT literacy - ability to work within a team - good record keeping - understanding of the principles

of audit - information literacy.

gained the following additional qualities: - psychological robustness with

ability for self-care - thoroughness - a realistic grasp of your own

limitations - adaptability and ability to cope

with change and uncertainty - open-mindedness - motivation for learning - re"ectiveness - sensitivity to cultural issues.

How is the programme validated and recognised?

The programme is accredited and quality assured by St George’s, University of London. Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of a St George’s, University of London Bachelor of Science degree (with Honours) and a full medical MD degree, allowing for direct progression into professional medical practice.

This programme does not lead to registration with the UK General Medical Council. The clinical years take place in the United States and students are prepared for and have to take and pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination.

Academic content

The course is underpinned by four themes:

Basic and Clinical SciencesPatient and DoctorCommunity and Population HealthPersonal and Professional Development

Basic and Clinical Sciences is the largest theme in terms of its content, as it incorporates the majority of the factual knowledge students require to qualify. However, all four themes are of equal importance in equipping you for a professional life as a medical practitioner.

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INTERNATIONAL MEDICINE (BSc/MD)

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Peer supported learning

Here at St George’s, I really cherish the fact that the Hospital is on-site, making it easy to go into theatre to observe and assist. I also think that because all the courses here are related to health sciences and everyone is in the same boat, it’s easier to settle, study and plan your career. I’m hoping to become a surgeon, having developed a great passion for plastics and reconstructive work.

Manaf Khatib, Jordan Medicine, fifth year


International Graduate MedicineStarting in 2012, this four year course aims to meet the high demand for qualified doctors while enabling graduates in any discipline to pursue a medical career. Making use of the innovative Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach to education, this programme places the student at the centre of their own learning.

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MEDICINE (MD)

the family and society and of the population as a wholedemonstrated pro!ciency in basic clinical skills, including gathering information systematically, sensitively and effectively from patients, undertaking comprehensive physical examination of patients, choosing appropriate diagnostic procedures to be carried out on patients, rationalising that choice and interpreting the results of such investigations, selecting appropriate treatment options for patients with speci!c conditions, and recognising and managing life-threatening conditionsacquired and demonstrated attitudes necessary for the achievement of high standards of medical practice and patient care, including adherence to ethical and legal principles, application of an evidence based approach to patient care, responsiveness to the needs and concerns of patients, and understanding of the contribution of genetic, historical, social, environmental, political, occupational and behavioural factors on health, disease and illnessdemonstrated intellectual curiosity and a capacity for critical understandingdeveloped an understanding of the work of other healthcare professionals partly through a co-operative approach to patient care on a training wardthe potential to undertake further training in any branch of medicine or medical sciencean understanding of the need for life-long learning, enquiry and research.

Key course facts

Start dates

September 2012

Course dates

Course !rst runs in Autumn 2012 – start date to be con!rmed by January 2012

Programme length

Four years full time

Class hours (p.w.)



A degree in any subject at a level equivalent to a lower second class bachelors honours in the UK system

or

A higher degree such as a Masters or a Doctorate.


In addition to academic grades, applicants will be assessed on the quality of their written application, their work or voluntary experience, their performance in the GAMSAT examination, and their performance in the medical selection Multi Mini Interview (MMI).

Acceptance on the programme is also subject to satisfactory police and health clearance.


IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in each subskill) or equivalent.

Age requirement

No age restrictions (though students must be at least 18 years of age in order to undertake certain clinical placements, for example, Paediatrics).

Tuition fees

Years 1: £18,000 per annum Year 2: £29,000 per annum Years 3 and 4: £36,000 per annum

Prices are indicative only and subject to change. Years 3 and 4 are on clinical placement in the US.


Text books - these are available electronically or from the library and purchase is optionalUSMLE exam fees.


As well as making use of a Problem Based Learning (PBL) curriculum, the programme expertly incorporates virtual patients and virtual clinics into the learning process to supplement the more experiential, hands-on clinical practice.

In particular the course provides a strong emphasis on professional and clinical practice with guided support and year on year progress testing towards the United States Medical Licensing Examination. The !rst two years are spent at St George’s, University of London, comprising clinical science in year one and transitional clinical practice in year two, with the !nal two years (three and four) spent in clinical practice in the United States (subject to validation).

The aim of the course is to produce medical graduates with the essential knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes required to practise medicine competently and professionally in a patient-centred, multi-professional environment, and to equip you for a career of life-long learning and professional development.



a knowledge and understanding of the sciences underlying medical practice, of health and its promotion, and of disease, trauma and disability and their prevention, diagnosis and management. This is in the context of the individual and their place in

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The style of teaching here is very varied. In addition to the expected lectures you get to do hands-on stuff such as dissection and interaction with patients. You get to go out onto wards early on in your education, which I found really encouraging and inspiring.

Helena Thelin Johansson, Sweden Medicine, Third Year

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The course is sub-divided into the following six modules:

Life Cycle - Reproduction and Development - Child Health (Paediatrics) - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Sexual Health - Ageing - DeathLife Maintenance - Nutrition - Alimentary System, including liver - Gastroenterology - Endocrinology - Renal Medicine - UrologyLife Protection - Immunology - Infection - Haematology - Oncology - Preventive Medicine - Public Health MedicineLife Structure - Musculoskeletal system, including

connective tissue - Rheumatology - Orthopaedics - Traumatology - Plastic Surgery - Skin and DermatologyLife Support - Cardio-respiratory system - Cardiology/Cardiovascular Surgery - Respiratory Medicine - ENT Life Control - Nervous system - Neurology/Neurosurgery - Vision and Ophthalmology - Psychiatry - Psychology


acquired the following additional skills and experiences: - teaching including presentation

and mentoring - personal/time/resource

management - IT literacy - ability to work within a team - good record keeping - understanding of the principles

of audit - information literacygained the following additional qualities: - psychological robustness with

ability for self-care - thoroughness - a realistic grasp of your own

limitations - adaptability and ability to cope

with change and uncertainty - open-mindedness - motivation for learning - re"ectiveness - sensitivity to cultural issues.


The programme is accredited and quality assured by St George’s, University of London. Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of a St George’s, University of London medical MD degree, allowing for direct progression into professional medical practice.

This programme does not lead to registration with the UK General Medical Council. The clinical years take place in the United States and students are prepared for and have to take and pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination.

Academic content

The course is underpinned by four themes:

Basic and Clinical SciencesPatient and DoctorCommunity and Population HealthPersonal and Professional Development

Basic and Clinical Sciences is the largest theme in terms of its content, as it incorporates the majority of the factual knowledge students require to qualify. However, all four themes are of equal importance in equipping the student for a professional lifetime as a medical practitioner.

Approaches to learning

The curriculum adopts a learner-centred approach where the emphasis is on both learning and teaching. The overall objective is to increase your understanding and your skills. Methods of learning have been devised to help you in a structured and effective way, including:

The learning week – Problem Based Learning around a central case as a starting point to allow you to understand the relevance of your learning to your future clinical practice as a doctor. Other learning activities, such as lectures, lab work, clinical demonstration, clinical and communication skills, medical law and ethics, are related to the week’s central case.

Directed self-learning – where the teacher sets objectives but you take responsibility for deciding how and when to achieve them, thus ensuring you are an active participant.

Stimulating – teaching methods and teacher roles are designed to stimulate enquiry, not be a substitute for it.

Integrated – giving clinical relevance to all that you learn, as well as making the process of learning relevant and interesting. Thus ensuring that clinical skills and practice are underpinned by a rigorous understanding of the basic sciences in a way that encourages ‘deep learning’.

Clear learning objectives – to act as a means of communication between course organisers, teachers and you, and allow co-ordination between course outcome, what is taught, and the assessment of learning.

Spiral curriculum – designed to help you revisit, deepen and extend your knowledge, skills and understanding.

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Medicine is brilliant, but at St George’s the way it’s delivered makes it even more enjoyable. With the Hospital on-site we get to see a lot of patients, and the Special Study Modules allow us to let our imaginations loose on research; in my case, into working out whether smoking shisha or cigarettes is more harmful. I would like to continue my career here in England and then travel to distant corners of the world putting my medical expertise to good use.

Sarosh Khan, Saudi Arabia Medicine, fourth year


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Based at the second oldest medical school in the UK, on a site shared with one of Europe’s largest and busiest hospitals, the learning environment offered is unique, ensuring interprofessional teaching in a healthcare specialist university.

One particular feature of this programme is that, on successful completion, there is an opportunity for the best performing students to progress into the fourth year of the International Medicine MD programme to complete a transitional clinical practice year at St George’s, University of London, and a further two clinical practice years in the United States in order to qualify as a doctor.


In the !rst two years, much of the training programme is shared with that of medical students, with additional speci!c modules for biomedical science students. These offer a broad coverage of topics in the biomedical !eld, ranging from fundamental aspects of cell and molecular biology, through systems-based anatomy, physiology and pharmacology to advanced basic science and clinical laboratory techniques. The overall aim is to equip you for choices of the specialised units in the Final Year that are most appropriate to your ultimate career goal.

The Final Year provides in-depth study of a wide range of modern topics in the biomedical !eld, with the opportunity for specialisation according to your interests and future career intentions. The expected outcome is to provide you with up-to-date, advanced knowledge of a selected choice of subjects, grouped according to your speci!c career goal. A further aim is to develop your skills in practical laboratory work, the use of computers and the application of Information Technology to biomedical topics.

Key course facts

Start dates

Mon 26 Sep 2011

Course dates

Year 1

Semester 1

Mon 26 Sep 2011 – Wed 14 Dec 2011 Wed 11 Jan 2012 – Tue 14 Feb 2012

Semester 2

Wed 15 Feb 2012 – Tue 20 Mar 2012 Wed 18 Apr 2012 – Fri 13 Jul 2012

Please note the academic calender for year 2 and year 3 of the programme has not been !nalised.

Programme length

Three years full time

Class hours (p.w.)



Overall score of 60% in the INTO Foundation in Medical, Biomedical and Health Sciences, to include the following:

Academic English – minimum 68%Foundation Biology – minimum 60%Foundation Chemistry – minimum 60%No other module less than 50%

or

High school quali!cations equivalent to UK A level grades of BBB.


In addition to academic grades, applicants will be assessed on the quality of their written application (including work experience) and may be asked to attend a selection interview.


IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any subskill) or equivalent.

Age requirement

No age restrictions

Tuition fees

£13,000 per annum

(fees are subject to annual increases in line with in"ation)


Text books - these are available electronically or from the library and purchase is optional.

Progression options:

It is possible for top performing students on this programme to progress directly into year 4 of the International Medicine (MD) course (the Clinical Transition year) subject to:

achieving a minimum of 65% in Year 1, a minimum of 67% in Year 2, being predicted to achieve a minimum grade of Upper Second Class on graduation, and on satisfactory performance in the medical selection Multi Mini Interview (MMI).

Alternatively, you can progress onto year one of the International Graduate MD programme subject to:

achieving a minimum of a Lower Second Class on graduation, satisfactory performance in the GAMSAT examination and satisfactory performance in the medical selection Multi Mini Interview (MMI).

Acceptance on either of the International Medicine MD programme or the International Graduate MD programme is subject to satisfactory police and health clearance.

Biomedical ScienceThis three year programme covers the whole range of biological sciences that underpin medicine. The course is distinctive in that it is offered in a medical environment and is therefore well placed to emphasise the wide range of modern developments in medicine and the biomedical field. The course comprises a mixture of academic and practical training aimed at preparing and equipping you for a wide range of careers.

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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (INTERNATIONAL) (BSC HONS)

Final Year

The !nal year provides advanced coverage of a variety of topics and the opportunity to undertake in depth research. Your work is supervised by academic and research staff in the individual research laboratories and other units within St George’s, University of London. You get to choose from a variety of taught courses and will be able to undertake your research project in one of the following related areas:

Biology of CancerClinical NeuroscienceDevelopment and DiseaseEmerging Technologies in Diagnostic MicrobiologyImages of AnatomyImmunity and InfectionMetabolic Consequences of Acquired and Genetic DisordersScience of ReproductionTherapeutics: Protein to PatientClinical Aspects of Birth DefectsClinical Aspects of Cancer GeneticsCloning, Stem Cell Research and Regenerative MedicineForensic and Clinical ToxicologyGenes and Gene Expression in Eukaryotic CellsHealth PsychologyHuman Cardiovascular and Respiratory PharmacologyHuman Genetics.

Year 2:

Semester 1

Clinical Science 3 - In this module you cover the structure and function of the major organs and body systems responsible for life structure and control, in health and disease, as well as the musculoskeletal, skin and nervous systems.

Therapeutics and Investigations 1 - This module describes the fundamental principles of drug development, and the scienti!c basis of laboratory technologies used to assess the effect of drugs on physiological function. It also covers a range of investigations of cells, bodily "uids and the whole body.

Biomedical Skills and Technologies 3 - This module provides direct experience of more advanced techniques used in research and diagnostic laboratories. It also offers you the chance to individually research and write a review of a selected topic.

Semester 2

Clinical Science 4 - This module covers the structure and function of the major organs and body systems responsible for life cycle and protection, in health and disease. This includes reproduction, growth and development, ageing, infection and immunology, and cancer.

Therapeutics and Investigations 2 - In this module you cover the investigations designed to distinguish between normal and abnormal states which are performed in the Pathology Diagnostic Specialisms: Clinical Biochemistry; Clinical Immunology; Haematology and Transfusion; Cellular Pathology; and Medical Microbiology.

Biomedical Skills and Technologies 4 - This module covers the role and function of the Pathology Laboratories using a case-based, integrated, system-led approach to the study of disease and treatment of disease, including practical experience of relevant techniques.

Semester 2

Clinical Science 2 - In this module you will cover the structure and function of the major organs and body systems responsible for life support, including the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gut, Kidney and Body Fluids, and Endocrine systems, as well as the fundamental role of metabolism in health and disease.

Cellular and Molecular Biology 2 - This module covers the structure and function of the human genome, and the application of biochemistry, molecular biology and molecular genetics to diagnosis, medical research and biotechnology.

Biomedical Skills and Technologies 2 - This module gives you direct experience of molecular biology techniques, as well as the critical interpretation of the associated results, including applications of bioinformatics.

A variety of teaching methods are used throughout the three years of the course. In addition to lectures and laboratory practicals you will access tutorial teaching, self-directed learning schemes, and computer-assisted learning programmes.


The programme is professionally accredited and quality assured by St George’s, University of London. Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of a St George’s, University of London Bachelors of Science degree (with Honours) with the opportunity to progress into a wide range of scienti!c careers as well as the opportunity to progress into medical training.

Academic content

Each year of the programme is divided into two semesters, with the Clinical Science modules run in conjunction with the International Medicine (BSc/MD) programme.

Year 1:

Semester 1

Clinical Science 1 - Part of the Interprofessional Foundation Programme in the Health Sciences, this module enables students from all the health disciplines to understand the basic science underlying the practice of their various professions. It covers the structure and function of the body’s systems of life support, life maintenance, life cycle, life structure and life control, and includes an introduction to Physiology, Pathology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Histology, Anatomy, Neuroscience, Mental Health, Immunology and Infection, and Haematology.

Cellular and Molecular Biology 1 - This module covers the structure, ultrastructure and function of the living cell, including its major organelles, within the evolutionary context of the differences and similarities between experimental organisms and humans.

Biomedical Skills and Technologies 1 - This module provides you with direct experience of fundamental techniques used in Biomedical laboratories by developing the skills required for design of experiments and data analysis, as well as the critical understanding of scienti!c literature.

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Understanding the science that underpins medicine

A wide range of innovative courses

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A ground-breaking Study Centre in the heart of London’s financial district

Located in the heart of London’s !nancial district, the INTO St George’s, University of London Study Centre, provides a world-class student experience. The Centre is within a few minutes’ walk of Liverpool Street station, providing excellent transport links across London, as well as a wide range of shops, restaurants and cafés. Nearby you will !nd Brick Lane, famous for its South-Asian cuisine, as well as the busy Spital!elds and Leadenhall Markets.

The state-of-the-art Centre provides !rst-class teaching and learning facilities for over 1,000 students. The Centre has a café and comfortable, communal spaces where students can socialise and make new friends. Its !rst-rate teaching facilities are "exible to respond to a variety of learning requirements and include:

a multi-purpose lecture theatrestate-of-the-art IT and language laboratoriesa Learning Resource Centretutorial and teaching classroomsstudent support servicesmodern and comfortable breakout spaces.

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Floor to ceiling glass windows ensure bright and airy classrooms throughout the centre

The support staff on the Welcome Desk are happy to answer all of your questions

Comfortable break-out areas for relaxing or private study are available throughout the study centre

I think the facilities and equipment here are really good, such as the smart boards, computers and the learning resource centre. And the decoration is so colourful! The staff are really supportive and helpful. It is great and I’m really enjoying my time here!

Melanie Seikhaus, Germany

Investing in living and learning facilities


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Investing in the student experience with unrivalled facilities

Learning Resource Centre

The Learning Resource Centre located on the !rst "oor offers an extensive range of books, periodicals and online resources catering for a wide range of subjects and interests. Within the Learning Resource Centre there are computer workstations and students who have their own laptop are also welcome to use them and the wireless network available throughout the Centre. When you want to work in groups, the Learning Resource Centre has comfortable sofas and chairs, as well as dedicated areas for private study.

All of our students have access to the Centre’s Moodle Virtual Learning Environment, which allows you to download lecture notes and other useful course content, and take part in online discussions with your teachers and classmates. Our experienced and friendly Learning Resource Centre Manager is also available to provide help, advice and training to help you make the most of the learning resource available.

To support our students with choosing where to continue their studies, the Learning Resource Centre stocks information on the range of degree programmes offered at INTO St George’s, University of London and St George’s, University of London.

Computing and IT facilities

The study centre features the latest technologies to support your studies. All classrooms have interactive whiteboards, and there are two multimedia suites equipped with ISIS "ipscreen computers. Once you have registered on your course you will be issued with a university email account. Students will also have full access to a range of software applications including Microsoft Of!ce and a number of statistical and mathematical applications.

Flip-screen computers enable our teachers to deliver interactive classes

Flat-screen monitors in reception and level 1 will keep you up to date with what’s going on

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Supporting you every step of the way

There is a lot of interaction between teachers and students. In my English class, the teacher encourages us to communicate with other students in class and offers lots of opportunities for students to speak in English with each other. As we all come from different countries this helps us to improve our English.

Ji Xiaoping, China


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And if money is tight and you need to cut your cloth accordingly, you can buy stylish, good-quality clothes throughout London at a fraction of the prices asked by major high-street stores. Your Students’ Union card entitles you to many discounts and concessions at a wide range of shops, clubs and cinemas.

Of course, London has a wealth of free entertainment and leisure attractions, and a superb choice of museums and art galleries of international repute. And you can always take advantage of cheap standby tickets for the theatre and other performances.

London

Few other capital cities anywhere in the world boast such a vibrant, cosmopolitan melting pot of different cultures. Fewer still can compare with London’s tremendous diversity of world-renowned historical and cultural attractions, its famous shopping centres or its wealth of leisure and sporting facilities. It is also, of course, a globally strategic hub of !nance, business and politics.

Fascinating, exciting, awe-inspiring, occasionally infuriating, but never boring, London is a city of seemingly impossible contrasts. So whether you feel you want to take in a West

End show, sample the delights of international cuisine from all over the world, dance the night away or simply enjoy a quiet drink with friends, or even a leisurely stroll through a peaceful park, London spoils you for choice. And it needn’t be expensive.

Away from the main tourist areas, there are literally hundreds of restaurants just waiting to be discovered where cheap, interesting and high-quality food is always on the menu. If you prefer to eat in, fresh inexpensive food can always be found in London’s many markets – including Tooting and Broadway markets.

Unrivalled facilities in the heart of London

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Study in one of the world’s most exciting cities

I decided to come to London because I wanted to improve my English and also have a different life experience. I love London’s architecture and also the mixture of nationalities here. The most beautiful place I have seen in London is Hampton Court Palace but I’ve only been here for a month and so I still have lots of opportunities to explore other places in London. I would not only recommend INTO to students from my country but also to anyone who really wants to improve their English ability. Come to INTO and you’ll enjoy learning English here!

Osmanli Javid, Azerbaijan



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But that’s not to say you can’t be in the very heart of London in next to no time. Tooting has excellent public-transport links, with two Tube and one train station, and multiple bus routes.

Hop on the Tube at Tooting Broadway and it’s a mere 20 minutes to the centre of London, so whether it’s shopping in Covent Garden, seeing the latest exhibition at the National Gallery or Tate Modern, or catching a West End musical, the capital is your oyster. There are also two night buses that run all night directly to Tooting, if checking out London’s eclectic nightlife is more up your street.

Many of our students say studying in Tooting really does offer you the best of both worlds – it’s small enough to maintain a friendly, local atmosphere so you don’t feel ‘lost’, but it’s close enough to the bright lights of central London to have all the advantages of having one of the best cities in the world on your doorstep.

Tooting

Tooting is a culturally vibrant place with an exciting, diverse and mixed background of people and cultures.

This diversity is re"ected in the shops, restaurants and wide range of local facilities you’ll !nd right on your doorstep. Big-name chain stores such as Sainsbury’s and Primark weigh in on the high street, but Tooting comes into its own with the large variety of specialised and traditional shops and grocery stores – not to mention Tooting and Broadway markets, which provide a fascinating and cosmopolitan selection of clothes, fruit and vegetables from around the world.

If you’d rather have your food cooked for you, Tooting has an excellent selection of decently priced restaurants, with cuisine from all corners of the globe. It is particularly renowned for its many curry houses and cafes specialising in food from the Indian sub-continent.

When it comes to working off all that food, local sports facilities (in addition to the University’s own sports centre) include Tooting Leisure Centre and pool, Central London Golf Centre, horse-riding, Tooting Bec Lido (the largest open-air pool in the British Isles), Tooting athletics track and the nearby Streatham Ice Rink. If it’s spectator sport you’re after, one of London’s few greyhound-racing tracks, the Wimbledon Stadium, is within walking distance.

There are also plenty of green spaces in the area. In addition to several small park areas, our halls are located within 10 minutes’ walk of the expansive and leafy Wandsworth Common, while Tooting Bec Common is also nearby.

A great advantage of our location in London Transport’s zone three is that students are able to live in affordable accommodation within walking distance of lectures – saving you time and money getting around.

Study in London: a truly international experience

Culturally vibrant, exciting and diverse

A bustling and exciting city

A thriving cultural melting pot


Tailored support for international students in preparing for application to medical and healthcare programmes – including interview preparation and the development of key skills and competencies, such as empathy, integrity, communication skills, and insight.Excellence in personal care and support – a collegiate and welcoming environment.

What if I do not meet the minimum English language requirements?

If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements for direct entry to the three-term Foundation programme we recommend you take one or more terms of English for Undergraduate Study.

Please see page 44 for further information.

How is the Foundation programme validated and recognised?

The programme is accredited and quality assured by St George’s, University of London. Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of a St George’s, University of London Foundation Certi!cate, with the opportunity to progress onto a degree programme in Medicine, Biomedical Science or a number of other professions allied to medicine.

Key course facts

Start dates

September

Course dates

Term 1: Mon 19 Sep 2011 – Fri 16 Dec 2011 Term 2: Mon 09 Jan 2012 – Fri 30 Mar 2012 Term 3: Tue 10 Apr 2012 – Fri 29 Jun 2012

Programme length

Three terms or approximately 9 months

Class hours (p.w.)



Students need to have completed 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) achieving high grades.


IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of IELTS 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.

Age requirement

Minimum age 17

Tuition fees

£14,000


Text books: an additional charge in the region of £130 per academic course.

What is the Foundation programme?

Lasting three terms, this programme will prepare you for entry to either the Biomedical Science (International) (BSc) programme or the International Medicine (BSc/MD) programme. The quali!cation also prepares you for training in other professions allied to medicine, such as physiotherapy and radiography. The programme combines academic study with intensive English language preparation, as well as offering study skills, cultural orientation and speci!c classes in medical/healthcare professionalism.

Why choose the Foundation programme?

The programme provides academic preparation in line with that of UK high school leavers, with the added bene!t of preparation for moving into a professional training programme. Gaining entry to a medical, biomedical or healthcare degree can be exceedingly competitive, so this programme combines academic and English language training with speci!c support for international students as you move through the admission and selection processes.

What is special about the Foundation programme?

Full university status for all students.Quality assured by St George’s, University of London, the UK’s second oldest medical school.Part of the training is provided in St George’s, University of London, which shares its site with St George’s NHS Trust, one of the UK’s largest and busiest hospitals.

Foundation in Medical, Biomedical and Health SciencesThis programme will prepare you for the International Medicine (BSc/MD), the Biomedical Science (International) (BSc) and other healthcare science programmes.

FOUNDATION

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A typical week

You will be expected to work a nominal 40 hour week, made up of approximately 20 hours of timetabled lessons and 20 hours of self-directed learning. These contact hours will be made up of a combination of lectures, workshops, tutorials and use of the Virtual Learning Environment. As part of this, you will spend approximately one day each week undertaking laboratory based work on site at St George’s, University of London. All sessions will be supervised by teaching staff, tutors or demonstrators to ensure experiments are undertaken safely and that the theories behind the experiments are appropriately discussed and understood.

Key features

Academic content

Approximately two thirds of the programme is devoted to the subject based science modules, designed speci!cally to ensure you reach the required academic level to progress onto a medical, biomedical or related degree programme.

Academic English language support

Covering reading, writing, speaking and listening, this module is designed to help you reach the required level in academic English. The module is assessed internally, though you may additionally choose to take an external test such as IELTS.

Professionalism and study skills

Preparation for university is about more than academic and language support. Students need to identify how they learn, and develop the skills to ensure they are successful, such as note taking, structuring written assignments, group work, and presentation. In preparation for medical, biomedical and healthcare degrees, it is also essential for you to develop the core non-academic competencies necessary when moving into professional training, including organisation and problem solving, initiative and resilience, insight and integrity, and empathy.

FOUNDATION PROGRESSION GRADES

Preparation for professional practice

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Degree programmes Award Length of study

English grade

Compulsory modules and grades

Overall grade

Other requirements

International Medicine BSc/MD 3/6 years 68% No less than 60% in all modules

75% In addition to academic grades, applicants will be assessed on the quality of their written application, their work or voluntary experience, their performance in the UKCAT examination, and their performance in the medical selection Multi Mini Interview (MMI)

Biomedical Science (International) BSc 3 years 68% 60% in the Foundation Biology and Foundation Chemistry modules, and no less than 50% in all other modules

60% In addition to academic grades, applicants will be assessed on the quality of their written application (including work experience) and will be asked to attend a selection interview

Physiotherapy BSc 3 years 68% 60% in the Foundation Biology module, and no less than 50% in all other modules

65% In addition to academic grades, applicants will be assessed on the quality of their written application, their work or voluntary experience, and their performance in the physiotherapy selection interview

Diagnostic Radiography BSc 3 years 68% No less than 50% in all modules

60% In addition to academic grades, applicants will be assessed on the quality of their written application, their work or voluntary experience, and their performance in the diagnostic radiography selection interview

Therapeutic Radiography BSc 3 years 68% No less than 50% in all modules

60% In addition to academic grades, applicants will be assessed on the quality of their written application, their work or voluntary experience, and their performance in the therapeutic radiography selection interview

Foundation in Medical, Biomedical and Health Sciences (120 credits)

Recommended for students with an interest in the medicine, biomedicine and subjects allied to health

COMMON MODULES SPECIALIST MODULES LEADING TO UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES IN AREAS SUCH AS

ACADEMIC ENGLISH (20 CREDITS)

PROFESSIONALISM AND STUDY SKILLS (20 CREDITS)

FOUNDATION BIOLOGY (15 CREDITS)FOUNDATION CHEMISTRY (15 CREDITS)FOUNDATION PHYSICS (15 CREDITS) MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENCE AND COMPUTING (15 CREDITS)HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (10 CREDITS)FURTHER CHEMISTRY (10 CREDITS)

INTERNATIONAL MEDICINEBIOMEDICAL SCIENCEPHYSIOTHERAPYRADIOGRAPHY

Progression options

Satisfactory completion of the Foundation in Medical, Biomedical and Health Sciences can lead to any of the following options. Please note, in line with all healthcare programmes, acceptance is also subject to satisfactory police and health clearance.


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Mathematics for Science (15 credits)

The aim of this module is to offer you the necessary preparation for further study by covering topics of particular relevance to your chosen professional career, including trigonometry, integral calculus, functions, logarithms, vector geometry, arithmetic series, probability, statistics and the concept of proof by induction.

Human Physiology (10 credits)

In this module you will learn about the main organ systems of the human body (circulatory, respiratory, lymphatic, immune, digestive and renal) learning how each system works on its own and in relation to other systems and processes in the body. This module also includes an introduction to human anatomy.

Further Chemistry (10 credits)

Building on your learning from the Foundation Chemistry module, this module offers you an opportunity to increase your knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry as well as develop your understanding of electrochemistry, analytical chemistry and spectroscopic techniques through a series of lectures, laboratory experiments and interactive workshops.

Modules

Academic English (20 credits)

Making use of a wide range of practical tasks, this module helps you develop your skills in academic reading, writing, listening and speaking, making use of academic texts relevant to your !eld of study. Through this module your ability to read and interpret academic texts will improve, as will your ability to write academic assignments. Through extensive group work you will have the chance to gain the con!dence you need to participate fully in a professional medical, biomedical or healthcare environment.

Professionalism and Study Skills (20 credits)

This module covers speci!c skills that you will need to make the most of your education, including exam preparation, time management, note taking and effective studying. In addition this module will help you prepare for the admission and selection process for your chosen professional path, through developing the key competencies needed in medicine, biomedicine and healthcare.

Academic guidance

You will receive support from your tutor on personal and academic issues, including advice on your studies.

Assessment

Assessment is both formal and informal. Entry to all INTO St George’s, University of London honours degrees is highly competitive. The process of assessment is not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you improve and build on your success. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards a !nal degree, but help the University assess your abilities in your chosen !eld of study.

Elite English students and near-native speakers

If your English language skills are suf!ciently advanced (above IELTS 7.0) you may be invited to join an elite class where you will be set challenging academic tasks that further develop your study skills and independent research techniques.

If you have been educated in the English language and/or are a near-native speaker, you may be able to substitute some of your English language course credits for an academic module. This will be at the discretion of the Academic Director. Please enquire at time of application.

Foundation Biology (15 credits)

This module covers the basics needed to understand the different levels of organisation in living systems, from subcellular and cellular, through whole organisms up to populations and ecosystems. You’ll be taught through structured lectures, laboratory experiments and workshop activities, as well as undertaking !eldwork and site visits.

Foundation Chemistry (15 credits)

In this module you will cover the fundamental principles of general chemistry (organic, inorganic and physical) including atomic structure and chemical bonding, synthesis of organic compounds, acids and bases, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics. Through this module you will build the con!dence to engage in the higher level study found in the Further Chemistry module.

Foundation Physics (15 credits)

This module introduces you to the fundamental principles in physics through the study of a wide range of topics, including physical qualities, kinematics, forces and collisions, waves, electricity, radioactivity and the nucleus, work, energy and power.

The healthcare specialist university

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A high teacher to student ratio

Explanation of the final grades

% Description

70 – 100 OUTSTANDING WORK DEMONSTRATING WIDE READING AND DEEP UNDERSTANDING, AND DISPLAYING ORIGINALITY OF THOUGHT AND EXPRESSION

60 – 69 CLEARLY-EXPRESSED AND SUBSTANTIAL WORK SHOWING POWERS OF ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS, THOROUGH PREPARATION AND SOUND UNDERSTANDING

50 – 59 COMPETENT WORK SHOWING SOME UNDERSTANDING AND SOME IDEAS, BUT IN NEED OF FURTHER THOUGHT AND RESEARCH LEADING TO DEVELOPMENT AND CLARIFICATION

40 – 49 LITTLE UNDERSTANDING OF MATERIAL OR TOPIC; INADEQUATE PREPARATION AND POOR EXPRESSION

0 – 39 UNACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE, GENERALLY INCOMPETENT, LATE OR INCOMPLETE

Specialist study in the health sciences

FOUNDATION


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English for Undergraduate StudyThis course will help you raise your level of English for entry to the International Foundation offered by the Centre, or meet the English language requirement for an undergraduate degree programme at INTO St George’s, University of London. The course incorporates English language skills development, exam preparation and academic study skills.

Course description

English for Undergraduate Study is a year round course of intensive academic English language study, which prepares international students whose !rst language is not English for study at undergraduate level at INTO St George’s, University of London, or for entry to the International Foundation. The course incorporates English language skills, academic study skills and, at higher levels, speci!c undergraduate research skills.

The course will help you adjust to the demands, challenges and expectations of UK higher education. You will also be able to practise your developing language skills in a vibrant UK university environment where you can take advantage of the University’s additional learning facilities and mix with a wide variety of UK and international students.

You can enrol on the English for Undergraduate Study course at the beginning of each term and choose to study for either one term to a full academic year, depending on your current language level and proposed study plan. With multiple entry points and different durations of study, the course has the "exibility to cater to students with different language levels.

At the end of each term, your skills and language will be assessed to give a clear indication of your progress.

Course content

The English for Undergraduate Study course will enable you to develop your knowledge, ability and con!dence in a variety of skills that are essential for undergraduate study. These include team work; problem solving; critical thinking; time management; research projects; and quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

Through studying a range of modules, you will develop a greater command of written and spoken English, as well as the academic study skills that are critical for successful study at undergraduate level.

The course comprises 20 hours of taught lessons plus one hour of directed self-study which will be supervised by your tutor. In order to make good progress, you are expected to do approximately 20 additional hours of self-study outside class which may include homework, assignments or coursework, which will be submitted for assessment, as well as online learning.

Students study academic English at all levels of English for Undergraduate Study and English for Postgraduate Study. Students may be mixed at lower levels; however, every attempt will be made to separate undergraduates from postgraduates at higher levels in order that they can bene!t from input and material appropriate to their destination.

At the lower levels, the course will focus on developing core English language skills including your knowledge and con!dence in speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a particular focus on grammar, vocabulary development, pronunciation and spoken "uency. You will then be ready to focus on academic skills.

Language Development

The emphasis of this module is upon developing your understanding of grammar, increasing both your general and academic vocabulary, as well as improving your accuracy in spoken English. The overall aim is to ensure that you can communicate your thoughts clearly, both in writing and speaking.

Key course facts

Start dates

Mon 11 Jul 2011 Mon 26 Sep 2011 Mon 09 Jan 2012 Tue 09 Apr 2012 Mon 09 Jul 2012

Course length

Minimum one term

Class hours

Up to 21 hours per week


IELTS 3.0 (with a minimum of 3.0 in writing) or equivalent.

Students intending to progress directly to a degree programme at St George’s would generally be expected to have a higher level of English for entry to the course.

Students who do not meet the minimum English language requirements should enquire about the General English courses available at the INTO Centre.

Age requirement

17 years and above

Tuition price

£3,650 per term

Tuition fees include:

21 hours per week of university style learning comprising classes (maximum class size 18 students), lectures, tutorials and use of our virtual learning environmenttutorial supportwelfare guidance further study counsellingINTO Centre Learning Resource Centrelearning materials, access to the internet and online learning resources.


Text books – an additional charge in the region of £50 per academic term.

Teaching incorporates a mixture of classes, self-study and e-learning

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Assessment

Assessment on the course is based on the different modules you have taken during your course and will give you a clear indication of your progress. Depending on the level at which you have studied during the term, methods of assessment may include written assignments, interviews, oral presentations and research projects, in addition to reading, writing and listening examinations.

Course outcomes

Successful entry to foundation and undergraduate level study at INTO St George’s, University of London

As part of the course, you will receive advice and guidance to support you in your university selection and with the process of applying for an undergraduate programme.

Students wishing to progress to foundation or undergraduate degree level study will need to achieve the minimum required score for their chosen programme in the assessment test taken at the end of the course.

Assuming you have also met the academic entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate degree the English for Undergraduate Study course offers:

direct entry to an undergraduate degree programme at INTO St George’s, University of London or St George’s, University of London (without the need for an external IELTS exam) assured progression to the International Foundation programme (without the need for an external IELTS exam).

Academic Speaking and Listening Skills

This module will help you develop your speaking and listening skills through topic-based discussions, seminars, lectures, reports and interviews. The focus of the module is on "uency and appropriateness for academic purposes and is designed to familiarise you with university teaching and learning styles. In seminars, you will be encouraged to participate in group discussions by evaluating information on a particular topic and to actively contribute your thoughts and opinions. You will also practise your listening skills by taking notes from a variety of adapted and authentic spoken texts, talks, lectures, reports and radio interviews. At higher levels, you will be expected to give an oral presentation on an academic subject.

The overall aim of this module is to give you experience in identifying the key points of a particular subject and the con!dence to convey your opinion of them appropriately.

Academic Writing

This module helps develop your academic writing skills through the study of sentence structure, vocabulary and academic writing conventions. By looking at different texts, you will learn how to construct a clear and logical argument within a piece of written work through appropriate organisation of your ideas, adopting a suitable writing style and taking into account the needs of the reader.

An important part of academic writing is ‘process writing’ and as part of this module, you will produce written drafts with feedback from your tutor and, as your level increases, work on your writing in individual tutorials with a tutor.

As part of this module, you will also learn about the importance of avoiding plagiarism and will be taught strategies for incorporating others’ ideas while using your own words.

Academic Reading and Study Skills

The focus of this module is to develop essential reading and study skills for studying at university level. Through studying the organisation and structure of texts from both general and academic sources, you will develop the skills of note-taking, paraphrasing and summarising. You will also learn how to interpret and describe data from nontextual information such as graphs and tables. At all levels, you will be encouraged to react to texts by giving opinion, and as your reading skills improve you will develop critical reading skills appropriate to studying at undergraduate level.

Project

At the higher levels you will be asked to work on a project which will prepare you for university-style teaching and learning methods, as well as the importance of independent study. Forming part of the overall assessment for the module, you will undertake an extended research project making use of both primary and secondary resources. Through directed self-study and tutorial classes, you will work with your teachers to identify key areas that need to be developed in order to improve the quality of your project. You will also be required to deliver a presentation on your work.

Sample timetable

The table below provides an example of what your weekly timetable may look like. Please note, this is only a sample and you will be provided with your real timetable during the orientation programme at the start of your course.

DAY / TIME 8.30-10.30 10.30-11.30 11.30-1.30 1.30-3.30 3.30-5.30

MONDAY INDEPENDENT STUDY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INDEPENDENT STUDY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

TUESDAY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INDEPENDENT STUDY ACADEMIC STUDY, READING/ WRITING AND STUDY SKILLS

WEDSNESDAY INDEPENDENT STUDY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INDEPENDENT STUDY ACADEMIC STUDY, READING/ WRITING AND STUDY SKILLS

THURSDAY LECTURE – ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS

INDEPENDENT STUDY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INDEPENDENT STUDY READING/WRITING AND STUDY SKILLS

FRIDAY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INDEPENDENT STUDY ACADEMIC STUDY, LISTENING AND SPEAKING A high teacher to

student ratio

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Course content

The English for Postgraduate Study course will enable you to develop your knowledge, ability and con!dence in a variety of skills essential for postgraduate study. These include team work; problem solving; critical thinking; and time management. As your level increases, you will also focus on research projects; research methods; and quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Through studying a range of modules, you will develop a greater command of written and spoken English, as well as the academic study skills that are critical for successful study at postgraduate level.

The course comprises 20 hours of taught lessons plus one hour of directed self-study which will be supervised by your tutor. In order to make good progress, you are expected to do approximately 20 additional hours of self-study outside class which may include homework, assignments or coursework, which will be submitted for assessment, and online learning.

Students study academic English at all levels of English for Undergraduate Study and English for Postgraduate Study. Students may be mixed at lower levels; however, every attempt will be made to separate undergraduates from postgraduates at higher levels in order that they can bene!t from input and material appropriate to their destination.

At the lower levels, the course will focus on developing core English language skills including your knowledge and con!dence in speaking, listening, reading and writing with a particular focus on grammar, vocabulary development, pronunciation and spoken "uency. Once you reach an intermediate level you will focus more on academic study skills.

Course description

English for Postgraduate Study is a year round course of intensive academic English language study, which prepares international students (whose !rst language is not English) for study at postgraduate level at St George’s University of London. The course covers English language, academic study and subject speci!c postgraduate research skills – all that is needed for successful study at postgraduate level.

The course will help you adjust to the demands, challenges and expectations of UK higher education. You will also be able to practise your developing language skills in a vibrant UK university environment where you can take advantage of the University’s additional learning facilities and mix with a wide variety of UK and international students.

You can enrol on the English for Postgraduate Study course at the beginning of each term and choose to study for either one term or a full academic year, depending on your current language level and proposed study plan. With multiple entry points and different durations of study, the course has the "exibility to cater to students with different language levels.

At the end of each term, your skills and language will be assessed to give a clear indication of your progress.

Key course facts

Start dates

Mon 11 Jul 2011 Mon 26 Sep 2011 Mon 09 Jan 2012 Tue 09 Apr 2012 Mon 09 Jul 2012

Course length

Minimum one term

Class hours

Up to 21 hours per week


IELTS 3.0 (with a minimum of 3.0 in writing) or equivalent

Students intending to progress directly to a degree programme at St George’s would generally be expected to have a higher level of English for entry to the course.

Students who do not meet the minimum English language requirements should enquire about the General English courses available at the INTO Centre.

Age requirement

17 years and above

Tuition price

£3,650 per term

Tuition fees include:

21 hours per week of university style learning comprising classes (maximum class size 18 students), lectures, tutorials and use of our virtual learning environmenttutorial supportwelfare guidance further study counsellingINTO Centre Learning Resource Centrelearning materials, access to the internet and online learning resources.


Text books – an additional charge in the region of £50 per academic term.

English for Postgraduate StudyEnglish for Postgraduate Study will help raise your level of English for entry to a postgraduate degree programme at St George’s, University of London. The course incorporates English language skills development, exam preparation and academic study skills.

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We have different kinds of classes such as reading, speaking, listening, study skills as well as writing. The teachers also introduce different kinds of knowledge we might need for university. Like how to write essays properly or prepare for the exams. INTO is a really nice start to your studies – a first step before you enter the challenge of university!

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Assessment

Assessment on the course is based on the different modules you have studied during your course, and will give you a clear indication of your progress. Depending on the level at which you have studied during the term, methods of assessment may include written assignments, interviews, oral presentations and research projects, in addition to reading, writing and listening tests under exam conditions.

Course outcomes

Successful entry to St George’s, University of London

As part of the course, you will receive advice and guidance to support you in your university selection and the process of applying for a postgraduate course at St George’s, University of London.

Students wishing to progress to St George’s, University of London, will need to achieve a minimum the minimum score for their chosen programme in the assessment test taken at the end of the course.

Assuming you have also met the academic entry requirements for your chosen postgraduate degree programme, success on the English for Postgraduate Study course offers:

direct entry to a postgraduate degree course at St George’s, University of London (without the need for an external IELTS exam).

Language Development

The emphasis of this module is on developing grammar, general and academic vocabulary, and your accuracy in spoken English. The overall aim is to ensure that you can clearly express your thoughts both in writing and verbally.

Academic Speaking and Listening Skills

This module will help you develop your speaking and listening skills through topic-based discussions, seminars, lectures, reports and interviews. The focus of the module is on "uency for academic purposes, and it will also familiarise you with university teaching and learning styles.

In seminars, you will be encouraged to participate in group discussions by evaluating information on a particular topic and actively contributing your thoughts and opinions. You will also practise your listening skills by taking notes from a variety of adapted and authentic spoken texts, such as talks, lectures, reports and radio interviews. At higher levels you will be expected to give an oral presentation on an academic subject.

The overall aim of this module is to give you experience in identifying the key points of a particular subject and the con!dence to convey your opinion in group situations effectively.

Academic Writing

This module helps your academic writing become both accurate and "uent. You will study sentence structure, appropriate vocabulary and academic writing conventions. By looking at different text types, you will learn how to construct a clear and logical argument within a piece of written work through appropriate organisation of your ideas, suitable writing style and an appreciation of your reader’s needs.

An important part of academic writing is ‘process writing’, and as part of this module you will produce written drafts with feedback from your tutor and develop your style in one-to-one tutorials. You will also learn the importance of avoiding plagiarism and will be taught strategies for incorporating the ideas of others while using your own words.

Academic Reading and Study Skills

The focus of this module is to develop essential reading skills and strategies needed for studying at university level. Through studying the organisation and structure of texts from both general and academic sources, you will develop skills of note-taking, paraphrasing and summarising. You will also learn how to interpret and describe data from non-textual information such as graphs and tables.

At all levels, you will be encouraged to react to texts by giving opinion and, as your reading skills improve, you will develop the critical reading skills needed for postgraduate-level study.

Project

At the higher levels, you will be asked to work on a project which prepares you for university-style teaching and learning methods, as well as independent study. Forming part of the overall assessment for the module, you will undertake an extended research project making use of both primary and secondary resources. Through directed self-study and tutorials, you will work with your teachers to identify the key areas that need to be developed in order to improve your project. You will also be required to deliver a presentation on your work.

Sample timetable

The table below provides an example of what your weekly timetable may look like. Please note, this is only a sample and you will be provided with your real timetable during the orientation programme at the start of your course.

DAY / TIME 8.30-10.30 10.30-11.30 11.30-1.30 1.30-3.30 3.30-5.30

MONDAY INDEPENDENT STUDY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INDEPENDENT STUDY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

TUESDAY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INDEPENDENT STUDY ACADEMIC STUDY, READING/ WRITING AND STUDY SKILLS

WEDSNESDAY INDEPENDENT STUDY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INDEPENDENT STUDY ACADEMIC STUDY, READING/ WRITING AND STUDY SKILLS

THURSDAY LECTURE – ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS

INDEPENDENT STUDY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INDEPENDENT STUDY READING/WRITING AND STUDY SKILLS

FRIDAY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INDEPENDENT STUDY ACADEMIC STUDY, LISTENING AND SPEAKING

Access the Moodle Virtual Learning Environment from one of the computer workstations

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Our Student Services team

The Student Services team are dedicated to supporting you throughout your studies, and provide a range of support services that speci!cally meet the needs of international students. When you arrive student services will help you to settle in to student life in London, and will remain as your !rst point of contact for non-academic issues ranging from registering with the doctor and opening a bank account, to renewing your visa. No matter how large or small your problem may be, there is always someone available to help.

Students who are under 18

If you are under 18 when you arrive, the airport pick-up service is compulsory unless your parents can provide evidence that a suitable arrangement has been made for your collection at the airport.

This compulsory service also applies when you are departing from the UK. You will need to provide student services with your full "ight details in advance of your arrival or departure date.

Full details are provided with your con!rmation documents.

When should I arrive?

You must arrange to arrive in London on the weekend before the !rst day of your course. You should inform us of your date of arrival and travel arrangements at least two weeks in advance of the arrival date so we can advise either the residential tutors in your residential accommodation, or your host family, of when to expect you.

The Student Service team have many years of experience in caring for international students. Whether you are away from home for the !rst time or an older student developing your career, they are always on hand to help.

For truly successful study, you not only need a high-quality study programme, but also a support network that ensures you can focus on your studies and enjoy student life. Our care begins while you are still in your home country and continues throughout your studies.

We have a network of supportive representatives around the world to advise you during your application. Once you arrive in London you will be cared for by the Student Services Team right through to graduation.

Supporting your application

Your !rst point of contact with us is likely to be with one of our representatives in your home country. Our representatives recognise the importance of the choices you are making and are well informed about our programmes and the University. They will gladly answer any questions and assist you with your application.

Customer relations team

Once you have applied, our team of experienced customer relations advisors will ensure that your application is processed swiftly and that you receive the documents you need to obtain your student visa for entry to the UK.

For further information on our application processes, please see pages 60 – 62 of this brochure.

Meet us in your country

We have a network of regional of!ces throughout the world. Our team of regional managers provide additional support for our overseas representatives, and regularly attend overseas education exhibitions and events. Representatives regularly travel overseas, providing you with an opportunity to discuss your study plan with someone from the institution face to face.

To !nd out when someone will be visiting your country, please visit:

www.intohigher.com/meetus

Prior to your arrival

Pre-departure guide

Once you have accepted our offer, you will receive a pre-departure guide containing practical information which will brief you on preparing to travel to the UK, arriving in London, and enrolling on your course of study. The guide also includes information to help you adapt to living and studying in another culture.

To download a copy of the Pre-departure Guide please visit:


Your arrival

Travelling to London

When travelling to the UK, you can arrive at one of London’s international airports. We offer an airport pick-up service from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airport to your accommodation for an additional charge. If you would like this service you will need to provide student services with your full "ight details at least two weeks in advance of your arrival date.

Supporting you from arrival to graduation

A compact and friendly campus with students from over 80 different countries

I am a part of the INTO Student Services Team. I’m here to help students with whatever queries they might have or any kind of problems, such as visa and financial advice. I speak four different languages – Georgian, Greek, Russian and English. So if there are ever any students who might have any communication difficulties, I’m on call to assist.

Madonna Charalampidi Student Services Co-ordinator Representatives worldwide

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Supporting you from arrival to graduation continued

Visa and immigration support

Once students arrive, student services, in conjunction with the University’s Visa and Immigration Of!cer, will provide information, support and guidance on renewing your student visa, as well as issue any documentation you may need to support your visa application. Visa workshops will be held throughout the year and individual appointments will be made available for you should you require speci!c advice.

Multi-lingual staff

Our staff speak a range of languages including Mandarin, Russian, Arabic, Cantonese, Japanese and Spanish, and are available to assist new and prospective students and parents who may not be able to communicate effectively in English.

Support for students with disabilities

A con!dential service for students is available offering advice and information on disabilities such as dyslexia, sensory impairments, and mobility and medical conditions.

For further details please contact the Student Services Team.

Uniplan Insurance for international students

Uniplan Insurance is a comprehensive insurance policy prepared especially for international students in the UK to cover loss of personal possessions as well as travel, health and medical claims.

Full travel, health and medical insurance is mandatory for all INTO St George’s, University of London students, and Uniplan Insurance will automatically be added to your course fees unless you show that suitable alternative cover has been provided.

INTO is an appointed representative of Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. This can be checked on the FSA register by visiting its website at www.fsa.gov.uk

Premiums

Period of cover Cost

Up to 2 weeks £48.61 Up to 3 weeks £61.93 Up to 1 month £66.40 Up to 6 weeks £77.51 Up to 8 weeks £88.62 Up to 10 weeks £106.41 Up to 3 months £121.99 Up to 4 months £144.25 Up to 5 months £173.15 Up to 6 months £195.36 Up to 12 months £356.95

Cover

Medical expenses Maximum sum insured

A All medical emergencies expenses (including repatriation) £2,000,000 B Emergency dental treatment £500 C Funeral costs in the UK £5,000

Personal total disablement £30,000

Luggage cover

i) Luggage £1,000 ii) Passport, tickets and passes £500 iii) Personal money £100 iv) Single article limit £200 v) Valuables total £300

Personal liability £1,000,000

Overseas legal expenses and assistance £10,000

Course fees Up to £14,000

Cancellation or curtailment charges £3,000

Orientation programme

On arrival, a comprehensive orientation programme is provided to welcome you and introduce you to studying and living in the capital. It is important that you attend the programme which includes a formal academic induction where you will be registered for your programme, take an English language placement test (if applicable) and receive your timetable.

You will also be given a tour of the INTO Centre and St. George’s, University of London. The tour includes the bustling areas surrounding the Centre and acquaints you with local transport systems and the best places to shop. During orientation there is also a range of social activities to help you settle into life at INTO St George’s, University of London and meet other students.

Ongoing support

24-hour support

We are dedicated to making you feel totally safe and supported. Upon arrival, all students are issued with an emergency telephone number which can be used to ask for assistance at any time of day or night. Within the student residences, there is a warden who is responsible for the pastoral care of students and provides an additional source of 24-hour support.

Student attendance monitoring

Good attendance is key to academic success. We expect all students to attend all academic sessions. Student attendance is monitored carefully and where attendance is not satisfactory, our student progress team will provide additional support to ensure that you can succeed in your studies. We have an additional obligation to report to the UK Border Agency (UKBA) any changes that may affect the terms of an international student’s visa, including absence from the programme.

Student support for the under 18

Before we accept a student under 18 years of age, parents must sign a consent form authorising nominated staff to act in loco parentis (on behalf of the parent) in the case of an emergency. Parents are also required to complete a medical information form. Relevant forms will be sent to parents and the student with the con!rmation documents. No student will be accepted without these forms having been completed and returned to us before the start of the course.

We recommend that parents appoint a UK-based guardian for international students under 18. If parents are making their own arrangements for either guardianship services or a friend or family member in the UK to act as guardian to the student, evidence of these arrangements must be supplied before the course starts.

A copy of our policy regarding under 18 year old students is available at www.intohigher.com. An information lea"et on the care of students under 18 years old will be sent to parents once a student has applied.

Social activity programme

Whilst the main reason for coming to London is to study, involvement in non-academic activities are also encouraged to help you adjust to life in the UK and develop a network of friends. The city of London and the University campus offer a wide variety of options for socialising, experiencing the arts or taking part in sports. We also organise a regular programme of activities designed to help you make the most of your time in the UK. The programme includes trips to places of interest in London and other parts of the UK, as well as visits to the theatre and cinema.

The café sells a selection of hot and cold drinks as well as freshly made sandwiches and snacks

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Students studying at INTO St George’s, University of London, can choose between student residences within easy reach of the INTO Centre or carefully selected homestay accommodation. Our residential accommodation is offered independently through UNITE and NIDO.

The NIDO Student Living is situated next to the INTO St George’s, University of London Study Centre and also offers student accommodation that can be booked directly with them.

Alternatively if you would rather live as part of a family, homestay accommodation provides a unique opportunity to experience British family life and culture.

Pacific Court

The Paci!c Court accommodation has been designed with your convenience in mind. Located in the busy Stepney Green area of East London, accommodation is less than 10 minutes by tube and 30 minutes’ walk from the INTO Centre. With both Whitechapel and Stepney Green underground stations nearby you will bene!t from excellent transport links with the Study Centre and the rest of London.

The accommodation is offered on a self-catered basis. You will choose from a range of single study bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms in "ats with two to !ve bedrooms, all of which are grouped around a communal kitchen and social space.

If you wish to have more privacy, one bedroom studios are also available. All rooms have access to the internet and you can take advantage of the on-site laundry facilities, common room and courtyard area. Internet access, basic contents insurance and all utility bills are included in the accommodation price.

With CCTV monitoring and secure door entry, Paci!c Court offers everything you need to be both comfortable and safe for the duration of your studies in London.

For accommodation prices please see the dates and prices section on page 69.

A range of accommodation options

Accommodation

Choose from single studios or shared "ats at Paci!c Court Free internet access is available in all study-bedrooms

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Homestay

Homestay accommodation provides you with a ‘home-away-from-home’. INTO St George’s, University of London, has a variety of homestay options ranging from bed and breakfast to self-catering, with locations throughout London. Students live with a family, sharing mealtimes (both breakfast only and half-board options available) and all other facilities in the home that they need including the family bathroom and laundry facilities.

Homestay accommodation is great for younger students or for those who wish to practise their conversational English, and can also offer great peace of mind for parents. With years of experience, our host families will help you to adjust and settle into your new environment with ease.

For accommodation prices please see the dates and prices section on page 69.

University residence

Students enrolled on a medical or biomedical degree programme at INTO St George’s, University of London, will have the option of living alongside other British and international students in the University’s Horton Hall of Residence, located just 15 minutes’ walk from St George’s.

For further information including a virtual tour of the halls of residence please visit www.sgul.ac.uk/studying-at-st-georges/accommodation

Other accommodation options

Other accommodation options may be available on request.

Exceptional accommodation standards

Nido Spitalfields

Adjacent to the London Study Centre, a new stylish student living complex will enable you to live and learn in one dynamic central London location. Nido Student Living operates the student accommodation, which will be home to 1,250 students and is the tallest student accommodation building in the world.

Nido offer a variety of accommodation options of an exceptionally high standard, including single studios, twin studios and shared apartments. All of the rooms are modern and fully furnished with en-suite bathrooms,

high-speed internet connections and amazing views across the city. The accommodation is offered on a self-catered basis with all students having access to either an individual kitchenette or shared kitchen. There are comfortable communal areas for relaxing and socialising both within the accommodation and in the central courtyard, and there is a !tness centre on the 33rd "oor.

See www.nidostudentliving.com/london/spital!elds for further information and to book. Please note INTO St George’s, University of London does not arrange NIDO accommodation.

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Payment of deposit, tuition and accommodation fees:

INTO recommends that the payment of all fees is made in pounds sterling via Telegraphic Transfer (TT) and marked with both the student’s reference number (shown on their Con!rmation of Enrolment document and offer letter), and the student’s name as shown on their passport. Full fees must be paid at least four weeks prior to the commencement of the course.

INTO St George’s, University of London bank account details are:

Bank name: Barclays Bank PLC Address: 5-7 Red Lion Street, Norwich, NR1 3QH Account name: INTO St George’s, University of London LLP Sort code: Account number:

SWIFT code:

IBAN number:

Any bank charges incurred will be charged to the applicant’s account. Credit card payments will be accepted upon request.

Course feesCourse fees include:

tuition feeshandouts24-hour emergency phone number.

Course fees do not include:

Uniplan Insuranceaccommodation feesairport pick-uptext booksexternal examination feesINTO social programme (unless speci!ed).

Step 2If the application is successful you will receive:

an offer of a place indicating the course of study offeredcon!rmed course datesindication of fees payable (tuition, accommodation, sundry) upon con!rmation of your place an acceptance forminsurance information and application form (where applicable)a copy of the terms and conditions‘Under 18 years old’ information pack (where applicable).

Step 3To reserve your place at INTO St George’s, University of London you should then sign and return the forms as indicated in the offer letter and send it together with:

the tuition deposit of £1,000 (to be deducted from the balance of fees) or full tuition fees (if lower than £1,000)if applicable an accommodation deposit of £3,000 (to be deducted from the balance of accommodation fees) or the full accommodation fees (if lower than £3,000)EITHER the Uniplan Insurance fee (you must complete and send the application form which is included with your offer letter), or evidence of an alternative accident and medical insurance policyIf applicable the Under 18 forms, including signed consent form for study and travel, completed and signed by parent/guardian.

Please read application, con!rmation of acceptance and payment, tuition fees and accommodation and fees in the terms and conditions on pages 67 and 68.

Once payment has been received you will be issued with documentation to support the UK student visa application:

con!rmation of enrolment letterCerti!cate of Acceptance to Study (CAS)Uniplan Insurance policy document (where applicable)an invoicestatementcon!rmation of accommodation (where applicable).

Step 4You should obtain your visa and pay the fee balance by the deadline.

If you pay full fees (for a total of at least three terms of study on an academic preparation programme, or on an English for Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study course), by the due date of four weeks before the !rst course start date, you will receive a reduction of £500 to the total amount due. This will be shown in your invoice.

If you have requested an airport transfer you must complete the ‘Airport Collection form’ in the Pre-departure Guide and return it to INTO Admissions by the deadline.

Step 5Once the INTO Admissions of!ce has received full payment, you will receive airport pick-up arrangements and a pre-departure guide. Please note that your accommodation is not guaranteed until INTO has received full payment of all fees.

How to apply

Application process

Apply for Visa(up to three months before enrolment date)

Issued with a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) once you have met all the conditions of your offer

Apply to INTO St George’s, University of London

Foundation

Late applicationsAugust 2011


Issued with a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) once you have met all the conditions of your offer

Biomedical Science

Progression support for those studying on the INTO SGUL Foundation programme

Medicine - This course available from September 2012

Apply to UCAS by15 May 2012 or before

Register for UKCAT exam

2012 registraion opens 03/05/2012

EnrolSeptember 2012 Start



Progression support for those studying on the INTO SGUL Foundation programme


Issued with a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) once UKCAT score validated and

you have met all the conditions of your offer

Sit UKCAT examFirst two weeks of July - 2012 exam can be

sat from 05/07/2012

Interview by Skype or telephoneFirst week of July

Apply to UCAS by30 June or before

Invitations to interview

Attend interviewFirst week of July

Invitations to interviewsent by 1 June

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Bachelor degree programmesApplications for Biomedical Science (International) (BSc), International Medicine (BSc/MD) and International Graduate Medicine (MD) must be made online, via the Universities and Colleges Application Service (UCAS).

Please visit www.ucas.ac.uk for details on how to apply.

UCAS applications for Biomedical Science (International) (BSc) for September 2011 must be submitted to UCAS by June 30th.

International Foundation and English Language coursesStep 1Send the completed application package, including supporting documents, to your representative or to:

INTO St George’s, University of London Admissions 1st Floor, 96-98 Queens Road Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3YB United Kingdom Fax +44 (0)1273 328595 or +44 (0)1273 329746 Email: [email protected]

You can also apply online at www.intohigher.com/sgul

For academic programmes (eg Foundation) and English language courses, the application package must include:

completed application form, signed by the student applicant or the parent/legal guardian copy(ies) of relevant academic certi!cate(s) and English language certi!cates together with transcript(s) in English, or a certi!ed English translation.

Any original documents which are not in English or Welsh must be accompanied by a full translation that can be independently veri!ed by the UK Border Agency. The original translation must contain con!rmation from the translator/translation company that it is an accurate translation of the original document, the date of the translation, the translator/an authorised of!cial of the translation company’s full name and signature, and the translator/translation company’s contact details.

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Section 1Student details

(You must complete this section accurately otherwise your visa application may be

affected)

Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms)

Family name

Previous family name

First given name

Second given name

Preferred name

Name as written on passport

Passport number

Passport place of issue

Passport issue date —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

Passport expiry date —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

Gender M F

Current age

Date of birth —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

Country of birth

Student’s nationality (must be completed, necessary for visa application)

Permanent country of residence

Home address (you must complete this accurately as it may affect your visa application)

Postcode

Country

Telephone and fax numbers in country of residence (including international code)

Tel Fax

Mobile telephone (inc. intl. code)

Email

Correspondence email (if different from above)

Correspondence address (if different from above)

Postcode

Country

What type of visa do you intend to apply for?

Adult student visa Student visitor visa No visa

Section 2 Parent/guardian or sponsor details

Information we need to send financial information and reports

Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms)

Family name

Other names

Relationship to student

Home contact address

Postcode

Country

Telephone (inc. intl. code)

Fax

Mobile (inc. intl. code)

Email

Section 3INTO course selection

English language courses

English for Undergraduate Study

Jul 2011 Sep 2011 Jan 2012

Apr 2012 Jul 2012

Start date —— /—— /—— End date —— /—— /——(dd/mm/yy)

Number of terms required

English for Postgraduate Study

Jul 2011 Sep 2011 Jan 2012

Apr 2012 Jul 2012

Start date —— /—— /—— End date —— /—— /——(dd/mm/yy)

Number of terms required

Academic programmes

International Foundation programme (preparing you for undergraduate study)

Foundation pathway in Medical, Biomedical and Health Sciences

Medical, Biomedical and Health Sciences

Sep 2011 (3 term) Sep 2012 (3 term)

Accommodation feesResidence fees include:

single study-bedroom with en-suite bathroom and shared kitchen orshared study-bedroom with shared bathroom and kitcheninternet access in study-bedroomself-cateringelectricity, central heating and waterfull student support from INTO St George’s, University of London student services.

Residence fees do not include:

laundrybedding, towels, cooking utensilsdaily transport costs between the London INTO Study Centre and St George’s in Tooting.

Bedding packs containing a single bed quilt, one quilt cover, one pillow and one pillow case and a single sheet will be provided on arrival to all INTO students for £45, unless the student has indicated that bedding is not required.

Homestay accommodation fees include:

two meals, seven days a weeka reasonable amount of weekly laundry.

Homestay accommodation fees do not include:

daily transport costs between the London INTO Study Centre and St George’s in Tootinginternet access.

Accommodation bookings normally start on the Sunday immediately before the start of the course and !nish on the Saturday immediately after the end of the course.

Social programme and excursionsFull day excursions normally cost £10-£15 each. Other social programme activities are charged at variable rates.

Uniplan Insurance for international studentsTo complete the INTO range of student protection and support services, Uniplan Insurance is a comprehensive insurance policy prepared especially for international students in the UK.

Full medical and travel insurance is mandatory for all INTO St George’s, University of London students, therefore Uniplan Insurance will automatically be added to course fees unless proof of suitable alternative cover is provided. Please supply details of travel arrangements so Uniplan cover can be arranged to include travel to the UK. If you do not know your "ight details at the time of paying your insurance premium, INTO will arrange cover to start one week before the start of your course and end one week after the end of your course.

Application form for International Foundation and English language courses only page 1 of 4Application process continued

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Non academic conditionsCriminal recordsSome programmes, including International Medicine BSc/MD and International Graduate Medicine MD, require students to work with children and vulnerable adults. Under the Protection of Children Act (1999) there is a duty of care to ensure that these groups of people, in particular, are protected from harm. In order to comply with this duty of care we must gain access to information that is only available through the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). Applicants must also provide a home country police check.

INTO SGUL does not necessarily wish to debar individuals with criminal records from studying and a criminal record is not necessarily an obstacle to admission. We are required to provide a safe and secure environment for our staff, students, visitors, patients and others and take into account the demands of various professional bodies and requirements under the law to protect special categories of people, e.g., children and vulnerable adults under the terms of the Protection of Children Act (1999).

INTO St George’s, University of London reserves the right to refuse to admit applicants where their criminal record makes it inappropriate for them to be admitted.

Health checkAll students on relevant programmes, including International Medicine BSc/MD, International Graduate Medicine MD, and Biomedical Science (International) BSc, are required to satisfy a health clearance, and be declared “!t to study and practice” by the Occupational Health (OH) Department before they can start at INTO SGUL.

Health questionnaires are required to be completed and assessed before an offer can be made. Students may then be required to attend an appointment if any health issues are identi!ed.

General regulationsOn registration, students will be required to subscribe to the General Regulations of St George’s, University of London. These will be made available at registration and will be updated annually. Students will also be expected to observe the Students’ Charter. This is available at registration and updated annually.

Representative’s stampPlease complete all relevant sections of this form in BLOCK CAPITALS and in BLACK INK and return it your local representative, or direct to the INTO Admissions office at least one month before your intended start date.

Please send to:INTO St George’s, University of London Admissions, 1st Floor, 96-98 Queens Road,

Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3YB, United Kingdom

Fax: +44 (0)1273 328595 or +44 (0)1273 329746

Email: [email protected]

You can also apply online at www.intohigher.com/sgul

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Postcode

Country

Telephone (inc. int. code)

Email

I confirm that the guardian is over 21 years of age

Dietary requirements

Please give details of special dietary requirements e.g.: halal, vegetarian, no pork, food allergies etc.

Medical information

Do you have any medical conditions? Yes No

Please give details of any medical conditions or allergies that require attention or notification and any prescribed medicine taken on a regular basis

Completion and signing of this form gives INTO permission to administer first aid by trained staff first aiders if required.

Do you consider yourself to have a disability? If yes please specify

A. No disability

B. You have a social/communication impairment such as Asperger’s

syndrome/other autistic spectrum disorder

C. You are blind or have a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses

D. You are deaf or have a serious hearing impairment

E. You have a long standing illness or health condition such as cancer, HIV,

diabetes, chronic heart disease or epilepsy

F. You have a mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or

anxiety disorder

G. You have a specific learning disability such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)D

H. You have physical impairment or mobility issues, such as difficulty using

your arms or using a wheelchair or crutches

I. You have a disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above

J. You have two or more impairments and/or disabling medical conditions

Please provide further details of the nature of your disability and the support you may require should you attend the University. (Please note that some support mechanisms may take considerable time to organise. For example books in Braille or changes to buildings. It is therefore important that you provide as much as possible.)

INTO St George’s, University of London will ensure that all personal data disclosed will only be used to plan appropriate support for you. It may be necessary for INTO St George’s, University of London to disclose appropriate and relevant details to some University departments to facilitate this process.

I consent to information relating to my personal details, nature of disability and academic

and support requirements being forwarded as outlined above.

Relevant criminal offences

Please tick here if you have been convicted of a criminal offence

and supply details on a separate sheet.

Travel and medical insurance

The full cost of Uniplan Insurance will be added to the invoice unless proof of alternative adequate cover is attached.

Please state when you would like the insurance to start

Section 7Student goals

Please select which one or more of the following best describes your reason for wishing to study English at INTO St George’s, University of London.

I have applied for an INTO Foundation and need to meet the minimum

English language entry requirement.

I need to improve my IELTS score

I plan to study a degree at INTO St George’s, University of London

I plan to attend another university in the UK

I want to experience life in a UK university

I need to improve my English for my current job or future employment

I want to experience British culture

I am studying English for my own personal development

Other reason

If ‘Other’ please specify:

Section 8Accommodation and welfare

Application for accommodation

Payment of an accommodation deposit of £3000 or full payment for accommodation if total

accommodation fee is less than £3000.

Payment of a £3000 accommodation deposit will guarantee a place in the student’s chosen

accommodation, once the student has received notification from INTO that the accommodation

requested is available the student will be guaranteed a room. Please note it is a condition that a

minimum of one full term’s notice (university residence) or four weeks’ notice (homestay) is required

if you wish to leave or change your accommodation. During the academic year University residence

accommodation is available only if you enrol on a fixed start-of-term start date and for multiples of

one term, excluding holidays.

Please select one option and complete as appropriate

Residential accommodation (Pacific Court)

Single study bedroom Studio

Do you require a bedding pack to be provided? Yes No

(Cost per bedding pack is £45)

Do you envisage that you will have any specific requirements in

student accommodation as a result of a disability/medical condition? Yes No

If yes please state:

Wheelchair accessible Ground floor room Flashing fire alarm

Vibrating pillow other please specify

Homestay (available on request)

Would you prefer a family with Dogs Cats No pets

Do you smoke? Yes No

Do you require homestay during the holiday periods? Yes No

I do not require any accommodation

Students who are under 18

INTO recommends that parents appoint a UK-based guardian for international students under 18. INTO can supply a list of Guardianship providers on request.

If parents are making their own arrangements for either Guardianship services or if a friend or family member in the UK is to act as guardian to the student, please provide the following details:

Name of guardian

Relationship to student

Address of guardian

Section 5Current English language proficiency

Please tick and enter details of your most recent English language test. Note: students will

also be assessed upon arrival and study plans WILL be altered if there is any discrepancy.

IELTS overall score/grade —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

IELTS listening score for above test IELTS reading score for above test

IELTS writing score for above test IELTS speaking score for above test

IELTS TRF Number

TOEFL overall score/grade —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

TOEFL reading score for above test TOEFL listening score for above test

TOEFL speaking score for above test TOEFL writing score for above test

TOEFL registration number

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic overall score/grade

—— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

PTE listening score for above test PTE reading score for above test

PTE writing score for above test PTE speaking score for above test

Cambridge ESOL examination overall score/grade

—— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

Please give details of the specific Cambridge ESOL examination you have taken

INTO overall score/grade —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

INTO writing score/grade —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

Other score/grade —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

Have you arranged to take any other English language Yes No

test(s) before starting your INTO course?

Name of exam

Date due to be taken —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

If you want to study on an English course, please give details of where and how long you have

studied English:

How would you describe your current level of English?

None Basic Elementary

Lower intermediate Upper intermediate Advanced

Section 6Sponsorship

How do you intend to fund your studies?

Self Family Employer* Sponsor*

*Name of employer/sponsor:

Proposed undergraduate or postgraduate programme

(Must be completed for visa purposes)

Do you intend to study an undergraduate or postgraduate programme after

completing your English Language or International Foundation course? Yes No

Proposed undergraduate or postgraduate programme (or general field of study)

If you have applied to INTO SGUL or SGUL for an undergraduate or postgraduate course, please provide your student reference number:

Other applications

Have you applied to another INTO Centre(s) Yes No

If yes, which Centre(s) (please list in order of preference)

1 2

3 4

If yes, which course(s)

Section 4Student’s education history

Please give details of your current or most recent school, college or university. Please ensure official institution transcripts, latest available results or forecast results are attached in English.

Institution name

Dates of study —— /—— /—— to —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

Date you received (or will receive) your certificate—— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

Highest educational qualification name

Language of instruction

Institution address

Postcode

Country

Telephone (inc. int. code)

Fax

Email

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ImportantStudents should ensure they read these terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”) very carefully before signing their application for admission. These Terms and Conditions, along with any documents referred to within these Terms and Conditions, constitute the whole agreement between us for the provision of English language courses and/ foundation programmes and any other INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP course which shall supersede any promises, representations, warranties whether written or oral made by or on behalf of one party to the other.

Separate terms and conditions apply to higher education programmes (International Medicine BSc/MD, International Graduate Medicine (MD) and Biomedical Science (International) (BSc), offered by INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP. Students apply for these programmes through UCAS and receive terms and conditions as part of this process.

We reserve the right to vary these Terms and Conditions without your consent at any time prior to entering into a contract with you. In such circumstances, we will provide you with a revised set of Terms and Conditions. All students agree to subscribe to and be bound by the regulations, policies and, procedures of INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP, St George’s, University of London and students’ charter of St George’s University of London (the “University”) as amended from time to time. These documents are available on the internet at http://www.sgul.ac.uk/studying-at-st-georges/student-charter-1/student-charter/?searchterm=students%27%20charter .

Application, confirmation of acceptance and paymentStudents should complete their application and submit it to INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP Admissions office, [email protected]. The student’s acceptance of this offer must be accompanied by a deposit, as described in the offer letter, towards tuition fees in advance plus the Uniplan Insurance premium, together with the completed form, or proof of alternative cover. This is when your contract with us is formed. These Terms and Conditions, along with any documents that are referred to within, form part of the offer that is made to the student and by accepting the offer, the student accepts the terms of these Terms and Conditions. When the student enrols at the University, the student will be asked to sign a copy of these Terms and Conditions, which confirms that the student accepted the terms of these Terms and Conditions when the student accepted the offer.

The amount of the deposit required will be shown in the offer letter. The balance of fees payable must be paid four weeks prior to the course start date (as stated in the offer letter). All course dates are included in this brochure. Any deposits paid are only refundable in the event that a student is unable to meet visa entry requirements, subject to the receipt of an official visa rejection letter (further details of which are set out below), or in the event that the student does not meet the academic conditions of their offer and communicates this to INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP in accordance with the conditions set out below.

Changes to Certificates of Acceptance for study (CAS)Accepted students will be provided with a CAS, no more than 6 months before the student’s first course start date, when the student’s offer is unconditional and the student has paid their deposit as set out in the offer letter. Before the CAS is provided we will confirm with the student/agent that the details to be included in the CAS are correct. Once the student has confirmed to us that the details are correct the University will submit the details to UKBA. If after this the student requests any changes to the information on the CAS (other than an update to the ‘Fees paid to date’ information after making further payments) the student will be charged £10.00 for each additional change..

CancellationIn all cases except visa refusals and/or academic conditions of offer not being met, the following charges apply for courses cancelled before the student’s arrival in the UK.

Academic and English for Undergraduate/ Postgraduate English programmes

Four weeks or more before commencement: cancellation fee of £500;Less than four weeks before commencement: cancellation fee of £1000.

Cancellations must be made in writing and will become valid on the day the written notice is received by INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP. Cancellation fees shall be invoiced to the student and payment shall be due within 30 days of the date of such invoice. Cancellation of a course includes cancellation of Uniplan Insurance. Refunds will be made for the unelapsed period of cover less a £25 administration charge.

Visa refusalIf you wish to cancel or defer your course due to visa refusal/or non receipt of visa, you will not incur any cancellation charges, always providing that you inform us in writing and send us evidence of the visa refusal or advise that you have not yet received your visa from the Embassy, as early as possible. If the visa refusal states that the visa has been refused due to any type of fraudulent activity then full cancellation charges apply. Such notification and evidence must, in any event, arrive at the INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP Admissions office in the UK no later than two weeks (one week for English for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study courses) after your proposed course start date. Failure to do this will result in normal cancellation charges applying (as set out above) and no fees will be refunded.

Academic conditions of offer are not metIf you wish to cancel your course due to not meeting the conditions of your offer, you will not incur any cancellation charges, always providing that you inform us in writing and send us evidence that the conditions have not been met as early as possible. This information must arrive at the INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP Admissions office in the UK no later than four weeks before your course start date or the day after your exam results are published (if this falls after the 4 week cut off point). Failure to do this will result in normal cancellation charges applying (as set out above) and no fees will be refunded.

DeferralsYou may defer the start of your course, on the grounds that you have been prevented by external events from starting your course, up to a maximum of two times. An external event shall include, without limitation, serious illness or injury of you or of a close member of your family. You must ensure that your request to defer, with a full explanation of your reason for the request, is presented in writing and reaches the INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP Admissions office in the UK at least four weeks before your course start date. This should also include details of your preferred new start date for your course. If your request arrives after this date, normal cancellation charges will apply (see the ‘Cancellations’ section above).

All deferrals are subject to the availability of your chosen new course start date at the time we receive your request to defer. All deferral requests will be considered by the INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP Admissions office on a case-by-case basis and acceptance of a deferral request will be at the INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP Centre Directors’s sole discretion. On the basis that a new CAS will need to be issued if your request to defer is successful, you will be charged a fee of £10 in respect of the new CAS. This charge is as set out under the paragraph headed “Changes to Certificates of Acceptance for study (CAS)” above. Please note that your accommodation will need to be re booked and will be subject to availability. If your reason for deferral is due to visa refusal, the provisions set out under “Visa refusal” above shall apply.

Tuition feesAll tuition fees and insurance fees (if applicable) must be paid in full in pounds sterling by cheque, banker’s draft, bank transfer or credit or debit card four weeks prior to the start date of the course. Payment by credit card is subject to a surcharge of 2%. There is a £1 surcharge for payment via debit card. This surcharge is applied to amounts of £50 and above. If bank or credit card charges are incurred by INTO on such payments, where these charges have been incurred through no fault of INTO, these will be re-invoiced to students’ accounts so that INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP receives the payment in full.

Fees discount for timely paymentIf you pay full fees (tuition plus accommodation, if required) for a total of at least three terms of study on specified courses by the due date of four weeks before the start date of the course, you will receive a discount of £500 on the total amount due. This will be shown on the invoice that is sent to you. This applies only to fees due for tuition on foundation programmes and on the English for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study courses, but not for other courses. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer (e.g. If you are awarded a scholarship from either INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP or the University). Payment must be received by INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP in the UK at least four weeks before the first course start date for this discount to apply. If payment does not arrive by this time the full amount of fees is payable. Each student may benefit from this discount only once. Any variation to standard payment terms must be by prior arrangement and agreed in writing and must be agreed by the Centre Director.

Other fees: One to one tuition (English language only)For any student who requires 1:1 tuition, this must be agreed by the Centre in advance and will be charged at £75 per hour by invoice in advance.

Text booksText books will be supplied to all students when they enrol for their Foundation, Graduate Diploma, English for Undergraduate Study or English for Postgraduate study. Students will be invoiced for the text books at the time of booking and are payable at least 4 weeks before the start date of the course. Cost of books will be in the region of £150.00 per academic course and £50.00 per academic term for English for Undergraduate or English for Postgraduate Study. Text books may be supplied in electronic form in some cases.

Overdue feesIn cases of overdue payment of any of the fees owed by the student, INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP reserves the right to suspend or cancel tuition and to charge interest on the outstanding balance. Interest will be charged at the rate of 2.5% above the base rate of Barclays Bank per month or part thereof. In addition to this INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP reserves the right to withhold any academic results or certificates, if fees are still owed by the student at the end of their course. Fees remain payable if a ‘notice of withdrawal’ has not been given in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

Accommodation and fees Accommodation typeOn application students are invited to select their preferred accommodation and INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP agrees to use its reasonable endeavours to provide the accommodation as requested. If this is not available INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP reserves the right to provide an alternative type of accommodation and this will be charged at the published rate as set out on the Fees page within this brochure. Accommodation is allocated as per the instructions on the application form and upon receipt of the signed copy of the student’s Acceptance Form and payment of the appropriate deposit (as set out in the invoice).

The accommodation deposit is £3000 which in turn guarantees accommodation (subject to availability). INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP accommodation shall only be available to students who are registered on full-time INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP courses. Accommodation shall not be available to family members (unless they are also registered on full-time courses). Students are advised to insure their personal belongings. INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP can provide details of insurance policies on request. Where a course or courses span a holiday period accommodation will be charged for those weeks

Accommodation and sundry expenses depositAll students will be required to pay a damage and sundry expenses deposit of £500 which will be invoiced at the time of booking and shall be payable at least four weeks prior to the start date of the course. Such deposit is refundable at the end of the course minus any costs for any damages which have been incurred either to the residential accommodation or to the INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP Centre which are discovered once an inspection has taken place after the student’s departure. INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP will repay any monies owing within 60 days of the student’s departure date from the residential accommodation.

Students who stay in homestay accommodation will be required to pay a damage and sundry expenses deposit of £500 which will be invoiced at the time of booking and shall be payable at least four weeks prior to the start date of the course. Such deposit is refundable at the end of the course minus any costs for damages to the homestay (as notified to INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP by the homestay provider) or to the INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP Centre which are discovered once an inspection has taken place after the student’s departure. INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP will repay any monies owing within 60 days of the student’s departure date from the homestay accommodation. The damage and sundry expenses deposit is to cover outstanding damages and repairs once the student has vacated the property. Any damage which occurs whilst the student is living in the property will be charged separately per incident at the going rate.

BreakagesStudents are responsible for payment for any damage caused by them to property owned or occupied by the University or INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP. Students in residential accommodation may be required to sign an inventory on arrival and departure. INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP reserves the right to recover costs for damage or exceptional cleaning from students. Any damage which occurs whilst the student is living in the property will be charged to the students separately at the going rate.

Accommodation feesAll accommodation fees must be paid in full in pounds sterling by cheque, banker’s draft, bank transfer or credit or debit card four weeks prior to the start date of the course. Payment by credit card is subject to a surcharge of 2%. There is a £1 surcharge for payment via debit card).

Accommodation changes or cancellation

Halls of residence

Contracts for accommodationAll students will receive a contract for their accommodation once a deposit payment of £3000 has been made. If INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP has not received notification from the student that they do not want the accommodation within a reasonable timeframe we will assume that the student agrees to the terms and conditions and if the student subsequently (on arrival) changes their mind they are subject to the published cancellation charges. Please refer to your accommodation contract for full details.

Residential accommodation is not available over the two week Christmas period to students who are under 18 years old. Alternative arrangements will be made by individual agreement at the time of booking and will incur a supplementary charge of up to £200 per week.

Homestay accommodationFour weeks’ notice in writing must be given by any student wishing to change or cancel a homestay booking. Full accommodation charges will apply during the notice period. No change to the type of accommodation arrangements will be made without the written permission of the Head of Student Services or the Centre Director. This permission will only be given in exceptional circumstances. If a student makes a change to his/her accommodation arrangements or leaves accommodation provided by INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP without the prior consent of the Centre Director, the student shall remain liable for the full accommodation payments invoiced or reserved at the time of enrolment. Where a student is moving to private accommodationand the student is under eighteen years of age, the parent or guardian must complete a disclaimer to that effect. Students will be charged for the full period of the contract whether or not he or she stays in the accommodation. Four weeks’ notice is required for a move between host families

Airport pick-upsAirport pick-ups will be booked for the passenger named on the application form only or for named students if students agree in advance (and notify INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP of the same) to share an airport pick up. Additional family members or chaperones accompanying the named passenger will be charged additional fees. The first 60 minutes of waiting time is included in the fee as specified in this brochure. Additional fees may apply for waiting periods longer than 60 minutes. Fees will ONLY be refunded for ‘missed pick-ups’ if the student informs INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP, by telephoning the INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP emergency telephone number (as publicised in the pre-departure guide), that their pick-up will not be required or will be delayed, before they leave the departure airport.

Airport transfer fees must be paid for at the time of booking. Airport pick-ups are compulsory for students under 18, unless parents provide INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP with evidence that they have made alternative arrangements for the collection of their child from the UK entry airport. A similar compulsory delivery of students under 18 to their departure airport at the end of their course applies.

Travel to INTO St George’s Hospital Medical SchoolINTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP will expect students to assist us with our Green Travel Plan, as may be reasonably required. To this extent, students may not bring cars onto campus (or within a one mile radius of campus) unless otherwise agreed in advance by INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP. Please contact INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP for further details of our Green Travel Plan.

Section 11Payment details

Once an offer of a place has been accepted we require a deposit of £1,000, and an accommodation deposit of £3,000 (if you have requested INTO accommodation).

You will also be required to pay in advance the Uniplan Insurance fee unless you have provided proof of alternative cover.

Payment can be made either by sterling bankers draft, VISA, Mastercard, Maestro, Solo, Electron, Delta or by direct bank transfer.

Section 12Declaration

To be signed by the student and parent, sponsor or legal guardian

I have read and understood the INTO St George’s, University of London brochure and

agree to abide by the terms and conditions

I agree to abide by the Cancellation and Refund Policy

I agree to pay all tuition and accommodation fees incurred as they become due

I agree that my records and achievements may be used for promotional purposes, without

further notification

INTO Giving

INTO Giving is our designated charity. It was established to help make a difference to the lives of

young people in the developing world by improving their access to education. Each year our staff

and students organise and participate in fundraising events. Before you arrive at the Centre you can

support one of our educational projects by making a donation of £25. For every donation received

INTO will donate a further £25 to INTO Giving. To find out more about INTO Giving please visit

www.into-giving.com

I confirm that I would like to make a donation of £25 to INTO Giving and agree for this

donation to be added to my invoice / financial statement for payment

SIGNED Date —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

(Parent/guardian)


(Student)

Section 13Application check list

I confirm that I have:

Completed the application form in full and checked for accuracy Yes

Enclosed proof or an alternative insurance policy, if appropriate Yes

Enclosed full transcripts of all my relevant qualifications Yes

(including English language level) translated into English

Please list here all the transcripts you are enclosing:

(Must be completed for visa purposes)

Academic transcripts

English language transcripts

Start date of insurance —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

End date of insurance —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)

I have my own insurance and enclose a copy

Airport pick-up

Students MUST arrive on the weekend prior to the start of the course. Students should check their accommodation contract to confirm the exact day on which their accommodation is available to move in to. Flight details including arrival date and flight number should be sent to the INTO Admissions office as soon as possible in order that airport arrangements can be made. If you are under 18 you must either book an INTO airport pick-up or provide evidence of your arrangements. If an airport pick-up is required, this will be invoiced as an extra at confirmation stage and full payment must be received for an airport pick-up to be confirmed.

Do you require an airport pick-up Yes No

Please indicate which airport

London Heathrow (£100) London Gatwick (£120)

London Stansted (£130)

Section 9How did you hear of INTO St George’s, University of London?

British Council Education Exhibition Website*

Friend or relative Education agent Other*

*Please state which website or other source

If education agent, British Council or exhibition, which agent/organisation/event

Section 10Form of indemnity

i) Background This indemnity is to be signed by the Student, and also by his/her Parent or Legal Guardian if the Student is under eighteen years of age. Until this indemnity has been signed and returned to INTO, the Student may not take part in an excursion organised by INTO.

ii) Indemnity In consideration of the Principal and/or Head Teacher and/or Director and/or any employee of INTO (which expression for the purposes of this indemnity means INTO St George’s, University of London LLP and any relevant associated or connected organisation) agreeing to make arrangements for and to authorise INTO personnel to take me/my son/daughter/ward from time to time on expeditions outside the usual premises of INTO, I hereby fully and effectively indemnify the said Principal and/or Head Teacher and/or Director and/or any employee (as the case may be) of INTO against:

a) any and all claims, losses, damages or costs incurred directly or indirectly which they or any of them may be or become liable to pay in consequence of any injury or damage to or illness of me/my said son/daughter/ward occurring during or as a result of any of the said expeditions

b) any and all claims, losses, damages or costs paid to or payable to or claimed by any third party which may be made against them or any of them in consequence of any act or default of me/my said son/daughter/ward during or as a result of any of the said expeditions

c) any and all other costs, claims, losses and expenses incurred directly or indirectly by them or any of them on behalf of me/my said son/daughter/ward during or as a result of any such expedition

Provided that this indemnity does not extend to any claims, damages, costs or expenses in respect of and to the extent to which INTO and member(s) of the staff or any of them are indemnified and recover under any policy of insurance. I authorise INTO to supply any relevant records to educational institutions, government bodies, parents, sponsors and educational agents if requested without notification.


(Parent/guardian)


(Student)

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INTO St George’s, University of London Dates and prices 2011–2012Terms and conditions 2 of 2

Academic criteriaStudents are accepted onto the programme on the strict understanding that progression through the course and successful completion of the course are conditional upon satisfactory attendance and successful attainment of specified progression grades. During the Course Induction all students will be made aware of the criteria for successful completion of the course.

The assessment of student performance will take into consideration:

course work;internal centre examination results;attendance; andeffort in class and in homework.

Students who do not meet the attainment criteria for successful completion, including required success at interview and in required examinations, will not be allowed to proceed with their intended study plan. In such cases, students will be offered advice on suitable alternative study options. Students who do not meet the attainment criteria for progression from an English language programme to their intended course of study will be offered advice on alternative study plans which may include further study on the English language course. In some cases, an alternative study plan may involve additional time and expenditure with regard to tuition and accommodation fees.

English language admissions criteria

Students are accepted in good faith onto both English language and academic programmes on the basis of the certification they provide to meet the admissions criteria. If, however, the results from the tests and assessment procedures on arrival provide clear evidence that a student’s actual level of English language proficiency is significantly lower than claimed and lower than that required for their designated programme, then the student will be formally advised of the results and of their options. In these cases, students will not be allowed to proceed with their original course, but will be advised as to the best alternatives. In some cases, an alternative study plan may involve additional time and expenditure with regard to tuition and accommodation fees.

ArrivalsStudents must be at least 17 years of age on the published start date of the course (see note about minimum age on page 39 for Foundation). Students must arrive at the Centre on the Saturday or Sunday before the course start date and register and enrol on the published start date. This may be another day of the week if the published course start date is not a Monday.

Leaving a course earlyIf you leave a course early for whatever reason please see terms and conditions regarding Notice of Withdrawal.

Late arrivalsWe expect all students to arrive and start their course on the scheduled start date. However, we recognise that students sometimes are delayed for unavoidable reasons (these would include, for example, cancellation of or delays to flights or other transport). In exceptional cases, INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP will allow students to arrive up to two weeks after the published start date for academic programmes and up to one week late on English language courses. All late arrivals must be approved in advance by the Centre Director of INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP immediately the student becomes aware that he or she will not arrive in time for the scheduled start date.

If, due to late arrival, a new CAS has to be issued, there will be a £10 charge for the issuing of the new CAS. This charge is imposed by the UK Government and is correct at the time of going to press (but may be subject to subsequent variations which are outside of INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP’s control).

AttendanceStudents are accepted onto the programme on the strict understanding that they attend all classes. By signing the application form, the student accepts that if they fail to attend classes without good reason, or without the permission of the Programme Manager, they may be deemed to have withdrawn or be required to leave the course. INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP is subject to formal record keeping duties. Please see the paragraph below in this respect.

Record keeping duties under TIER 4 Immigration rules (PBS)You must provide the following to INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP: a copy of your passport, identity card for foreign nationals or United Kingdom immigration status document and your contact details. (including residential address, telephone number and mobile telephone number). INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP will provide this information to the University to ensure that it can satisfy its obligations under Tier 4 of the Points Based System. You are required to notify INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP of any changes to these details.

INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP will report to the University any of the following circumstances:

if you fail to enrol on your course within the enrolment period, along with any reason given by you for a failure to enrol;if you miss 10 expected contacts without the University’s permission;if you discontinue your studies (including for example deferrals), along with the name and address of any new institution which you have joined;if the University stops being your immigration sponsor for any other reason, for example, if you move in to an immigration category that does not need an approved education provider as a sponsor;if there are any significant changes in your circumstances, for example, if the length of a course of study becomes shorter or if the location at which you are studying changes; orany suspicions that you may be breaking the conditions of your permission.

The University is obliged to make reports on these subjects to UKBA within prescribed periods; accordingly, you are required to notify INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP in writing of any of these events as soon as they occur and, in any event, no later than five working days after any such event takes place.

Please note that in the event that the requirements under Tier 4 change, INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP reserves the right to alter these requirements accordingly. Further, by providing the information set out in this section to INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP, you consent to INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP providing such information to the University.

Behaviour and welfareBy signing the application form, the student hereby consents that INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP may receive any relevant information from any St George’s, University of London school, service or centre concerning the student’s behaviour and welfare.

Class times and sizesFor all English language courses, classes will normally be held Monday to Friday between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm. Maximum class size is normally 16 students for English for Undergraduate Studies and English for Postgraduate Studies courses, and 18 students for English language modules on academic courses. Where appropriate, classes may be combined for university style lectures. For academic courses, classes will normally be held between the hours of 8.00 a.m., and 6.00 p.m.Monday to Friday. Classes may exceptionally be scheduled for Saturdays. Lessons will take place in the form of classes, seminars and workshops. Class sizes will vary depending on the learning format (e.g. lecture, seminar, lab practicals).

University progressionStudents who successfully complete the INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP Foundation, or Graduate Diploma programme and who meet the individual entry requirements of the University for their chosen degree will be permitted to progress onto their course provided they have received a conditional offer and met the terms of that offer and any other University entry requirements.

Medical and accident insuranceAll students must maintain a valid and comprehensive medical and accident insurance policy for the duration of their stay. Students unable to provide evidence of adequate cover at the time of their application are required to take up the Uniplan Insurance cover as a condition of enrolment.

Medical treatmentAcceptance by the student, and also by his/her parent or legal guardian (if the student is under eighteen years of age), of a place to study at INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP indicates that the student: Gives permission for the administration of first aid and appropriate non-prescription medication to him/ her, and (if the student is under eighteen years of age) for INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP to recommend that the student seek medical, dental or optical treatment when required.

Students who are under 18INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP recommends that parents appoint a UK based guardian for international students under 18 years of age. If parents are making their own arrangements for either guardianship services or a friend or family member in the UK to act as guardian to the student, then evidence of these guardianship arrangements must be supplied before the course commences. Parents of students under 18 must sign a consent form authorising nominated INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP staff to act (on behalf of the parent) in the case of an emergency. They must also complete a medical information form. Both forms will be included with INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP confirmation documents and must be completed and returned to INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP before the start of the course and before the student can enrol.

Notice of withdrawalIf a student wishes to withdraw they must notify INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP in writing as described above in the section ‘Cancellation’. Once a student has arrived in the UK and commenced their course no course fees will be refunded, unless the student is precluded from taking a medical course on medical grounds. Accommodation cancellation charges also apply as outlined above.

HolidaysINTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP is closed on all recognised UK public holidays. Please refer to Fees page in INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP brochure for exact dates. No refunds will be made for classes not taking place on these dates. Term dates relevant to individual courses are published in this brochure and no classes will take place outside these dates.

LiabilitySubject to the following, neither INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP nor its staff or representatives will be liable to students for any loss, damage, costs or expenses arising under or in connection with these Terms and Conditions except where such loss or damage is directly caused by INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP (or its staff or representatives). Where such loss or damage is directly caused by INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP (or its staff or representatives), INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP’s liability shall, subject to the following, be limited to 150% of all fees paid or payable by the student to INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall exclude or restrict INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP’s liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence or for fraudulent misrepresentation or in any other circumstances where liability may not be so limited under any applicable law. INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP will also not be liable in the event that for any reason it is not able to supply a service due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

Student informationStudents agree that copies of their regular reports on their academic progress and performance can be supplied to parents, sponsors or agents without notification. Consent is hereby given by the student to the above until formally withdrawn in writing. Students agree that if INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP has serious concerns about their welfare, INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP can contact their parents or family members without notification. Consent is hereby given by the student to the above until formally withdrawn in writing. Students and parents/guardians/sponsors hereby consent that students’ records and achievements, images and sound may be used for promotional purposes without written consent or notification. Such consent to remain in force until formally withdrawn in writing.

INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School ]LLP is obliged to report visa status, attendance records and UK contact details to relevant UK government bodies in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, i.e.

for the administration of justicefor the exercise of any functions of either House of Parliamentfor the exercise of any functions conferred on any person by or under any enactmentfor the exercise of any functions of the Crown, a Minister of the Crown or a government departmentfor the exercise of any other functions of a public nature exercised in the public interest by any person i.e. necessary for legitimate purposes and justified by the Data Protection Act.

Any information provided may be held on computer and shall be used by INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP in accordance with its data protection registration and UK data protection law.

PricesThe prices stated in this brochure are valid for confirmed bookings (with payment) received by INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP on or after 01 January 2011 and until further notice. Please contact us for further details or visit the website.

DisclaimerThis brochure is prepared well in advance of the academic year to which it relates. At the time of going to press, the programmes, courses and services described herein are those which INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP is planning to offer. INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver the programmes, courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in this brochure. However, INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP reserves the right to make variations to the contents and methods of delivery of the programmes, courses and services, to discontinue programmes, courses and services, and to combine and merge programmes and courses, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP. Applicants to INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP programmes and courses will be notified immediately of any material changes likely to have a bearing on their application, such as cancellation of, or major modification to programmes and courses offered, changes to accommodation provision or fees and charges to be levied by the University.

INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP, in marketing its programmes aims to comply with the British Code of Advertising Practice issued by the Advertising Standards Authority. Applications to universities for undergraduate or postgraduate courses are governed solely by the applicable terms and conditions of that university, and not by these Terms and Conditions.

Force MajeureNeither INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP nor the student shall be liable for failure to perform any obligations under these Terms and Conditions if such failure arises from circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including Acts of God, war, terrorism, industrial disputes (including disputes involving the University’s employees), fire, flood, tempest and national emergencies. If either INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP or the student seeks to rely on this, they shall ensure that the consequences of any failure to act in accordance with these Terms and Conditions are kept to a minimum.

Equal opportunitiesINTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP operates an equal opportunities admissions policy. It aims to ensure that no applicant will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or political or religious belief. INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities.

Governing law and jurisdictionThe formation, existence, construction, performance, validity and all aspects whatsoever of these Terms and Conditions or of any provision of these Terms and Conditions will be governed by English law. The English Courts will have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes (including any non-contractual disputes) which may arise out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions. Students and INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP agree to submit to that jurisdiction. INTO St George’s Hospital Medical School LLP retains the right to bring proceedings in any other court of competent jurisdiction and concurrently in more than one jurisdiction. The student waives any objection to, and agrees to submit to, the jurisdiction of any court and agrees that a judgment or order of any such court is binding upon it and may be enforced against it in the courts of any other jurisdiction.

Foundation in Medical, Biomedical and Health SciencesDates

September start (3 term)Mon 19 Sep 2011 to Fri 16 Dec 2011Mon 09 Jan 2012 to Fri 30 Mar 2012Tue 10 Apr 2012 to Fri 06 Jul 2012

Tuition price3 term £14000

Students who do not pass parts of their programme may be required to return after the end of the course for reassessment. Reassessment will take place in July 2012. All confirmation documents will include these dates. Extra accommodation fees will be applicable for this period.

English for Undergraduate Study, English for Postgraduate StudyDates

Course term datesMon 11 Jul 2011 to Fri 16 Sep 2011Mon 26 Sep 2011 to Fri 09 Dec 2011Mon 09 Jan 2012 to Fri 23 Mar 2012Tue 10 Apr 2012 to Fri 22 Jun 2012Mon 09 Jul 2012 to Fri 14 Sep 2012

Tuition pricePer term £3650

Please note there is no teaching on English language courses on:Mon 12 Dec 2011 to Fri 06 Jan 2012 Mon 26 Mar 2012 to Mon 08 Apr 2012Mon 25 Jun 2012 to Fri 06 Jul 2012Mon 17 Sep 2012 to Fri 21 Sep 2012

Biomedical Science (International) (BSc Hons)Dates

Semester 1Mon 26 Sep 2011 – Wed 14 Dec 2011Wed 11 Jan 2012 – Tue 14 Feb 2012

Semester 2Wed 15 Feb 2012 – Tue 20 Mar 2012Wed 18 Apr 2012 – Fri 13 Jul 2012

Tuition prices £13000 p.a

(subject to annual increase in line with inflation)

Available from September 2012Please note: all dates and prices for 2012 are indicative and provisional

International Medicine (BSc/MD)Dates

Semester 1Mon 18 Sep 2012 to Fri 14 Dec 2012Mon 14 Jan 2013 to Fri 15 Feb 2013

Semester 2Mon 18 Feb 2013 to Fri 05 Apr 2013Mon 06 May 2013 to Fri 05 Jul 2013

Tuition pricesYear 1 £18000Year 2 £18000Year 3 £18000Year 4 £29000Year 5 £36000Year 6 £36000

Years 5 and 6 are spent on clinical placement in the United States. The cost of sitting the USMLE is not included in these fees.

International Graduate Medicine (MD)Dates

Course term datesMon 27 Aug 2012 to Fri 14 Dec 2012Mon 07 Jan 2013 to Fri 19 Apr 2013Mon 06 May 2013 to Fri 12 Jul 2013

Tuition pricesYear 1 £18000Year 2 £29000Year 3 £36000Year 4 £36000

Years 3 and 4 are spent on clinical placement in the United States. The cost of sitting the USMLE is not included in these fees.

English language courses accommodation notesIf your course or study plan spans a vacation period, the accommodation must be paid for during the vacation period as well.

Weekly accommodation pricesThese prices will apply for additional weeks eg: during vacation periods

Residential accommodationPrices until Fri 23 Sep 2011Pacific Court Single en-suite £246 per week Studio en-suite £300 per week

Prices from Sat 24 Sep 2011Pacific Court Single en-suite £256 per week Studio en-suite £310 per week

Bedding pack£45 per pack

Students studying at INTO St George’s, University of London may also choose to live in the student accommodation adjacent to the London Study Centre. Please note this accommodation is operated by Nido Student Living. For further details please see page 58 of this brochure.

Homestay accommodationHomestay accommodation is available on request.

The table below provides an example of the range of homestay accommodation options available and the 2011 prices. Please contact the Centre for further details or visit our website.

Category Bed and Breakfast /

Self catering

Half Board

Executive Zones 1 and 2 From £195 From £225

Superior Zone 2 £170 £200

Superior Zones 3 and 4 £160 £190

Standard Zone 2 £150 £175

Standard Zones 3 and 4 £140 £160

Public holidays and airport pick-upAirport pick-upLondon Heathrow £100London Gatwick £120Stansted £130

Public holidaysThe centre is closed on public holidays.

2011Summer Bank holiday Mon 29 Aug 2011Christmas Day Mon 26 Dec 2011Boxing Day Tue 27 Dec 2011

2012New Year holiday Mon 02 Jan 2012Good Friday Fri 06 Apr 2012Easter Bank holiday Mon 09 Apr 2012May Day holiday Mon 07 May 2012Jubilee holiday Mon 04 Jun 2012Tue 05 Jun 2012Summer Bank holiday Mon 27 Aug 2012Christmas Day Tue 25 Dec 2012Boxing Day Wed 26 Dec 2012

Students in residential accommodation who progress from one course to another will also have to pay for this accommodation over the Christmas and Easter vacations, and during the summer breaks.

Accommodation for FoundationStart date Pacific Court†

Single en-suite bedroom Studio en-suite

Sep (3 term) £7200 £8784

Accommodation for English for Undergraduate and English for Postgraduate Study Start date Pacific Court†

Single en-suite bedroom Studio en-suite

1 term 2 terms 3 terms 1 term 2 terms 3 terms

Sep intake £2816 £5720 £7800 £3410 £6994 £9516

Jan intake £2816 £5280 £3410 £6456

Apr intake £2816 £3410

†Please note in summer 2012 the city of London will host the Olympics. Accommodation in Pacific Court will only be available for some intakes.

Join INTO in making a difference to the lives of young people in the developing world

We believe that education can transform lives by lifting young people out of poverty and into a sustainable future. Each year our Centre staff and students organise and participate in a range of fundraising events, providing opportunities to make new friends and develop new skills, while helping to raise funds to support life-changing projects.

Through supporting educational projects around

the world, we aim to provide young people with

sustainable routes to a better life by improving

their access to education. Our education projects

are particularly focused on countries from which

our students come and provide an opportunity for

both staff and students to make a real difference

to the future of the young people in today’s

global community.

The partnership projects

HELPING in the Gambia

Poverty and deprivation in the Gambia mean

that most children will not progress to higher

education. In partnership with HELPING we are

contributing towards the cost of training young

teachers from the local community to improve the

standard of education for all the young people

they teach. We have already provided funds for

the teacher training of 11 young teachers.

The China Hope Project

Following the Sichuan earthquake of 2008 many

schools in remote parts of the province were

either destroyed or left unfit for purpose. In

partnership with the Hope project we have helped

to rebuild the Lianghou Primary School and we will

continue to support the school through further

fundraising and voluntary work.

In-Community Care for Orphans (I-CCO)

in Zambia

In 2009, 690,000 children in Zambia were

orphaned as a result of the HIV/AIDS epidemic

and almost double that number are missing school

to help sick parents or because they are too poor

to attend school. We are working with I-CCO

to build a much needed school and community

centre for these children and the families in the

township around the capital Lusaka. Most of the

construction will be carried out by locals, who

will gain valuable building skills and a training

certificate. The building is already underway and

should be completed by summer 2011.

All monies donated to INTO Giving go direct to the

charitable projects. As part of our commitment to

making a difference to those who need it most,

all monies raised by INTO staff, students and the

wider community are then matched by INTO.

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Charity name: INTO GIVING LIMITED

Charity registration number: 1126262

Company no: 6689824

To find out more about INTO Giving and fundraising events taking place at our Centres please visit www.into-giving.com

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We are delighted to announce a range of generous scholarships for international students for 2011.

Generous scholarships of up to £5,000

Need to study an English language course first?

Students undertaking a pre-university English language course in September 2011, prior to enrolling on the International Foundation at the Centre in January 2012, are also eligible to apply for a limited number of £1,000 scholarships towards your English language tuition fees.

For further information please visit:www.intohigher.com/sgul/scholarships

International Foundation scholarships

The Foundation in Medical, Biomedical and Health Sciences at INTO St George’s, University of London offers entry to the !rst year of a range of undergraduate degree programmes at St George’s, University of London. For students commencing the Foundation programme in September 2011, the Centre is offering a number of scholarships valued at £5,000 towards your tuition fees. The scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and students are required to complete a separate scholarship application form to apply.

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If you would like to find out more about any of our courses or services, please visit our website. You can also contact the Centre via email or phone, or visit one of our educational agents in your home country.

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