The Healthcare Entry Medicine (HEM) Programme is new for 2026 entry. Applications will open in September 2025. The programme design enables you to establish the foundation in bioscience and population science required for a career in medicine, while adapting some of the early clinical elements of a conventional medical degree to achieve qualification in four rather than five or six years.

Key benefits

• The first accelerated medicine programme in the UK designed specifically for the needs of qualified healthcare professionals.
• Accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this Primary Medical Qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.
• Integrated medical science with clinical teaching; and focus on learning in close contact with patients.
• Learn from some of the world’s most influential clinicians and scientists, who are global leaders in life sciences and medical research.
• Partner hospitals include Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals – three of the most renowned and busy teaching hospitals in London.
• Students benefit from clinical placements at district general hospitals located across the South of England and at over 350 general practices.