Queen Mary University of London has a long history of welcoming students from around the world. Over the years, many thousands of international students have graduated from the university and gone on to pursue successful careers. Today, we are home to students from more than 162 different countries and over 45% of our student body come from outside of the UK. This diversity contributes to a lively and welcoming community which should make you feel comfortable and at home.
We are one of the largest colleges of the University of London and one of the few with fully integrated teaching, research and residential facilities. Our setting provides our students with the benefits of both a large campus environment, and the countless academic and social opportunities provided by London.
There are currently over 115 students from the USA at Queen Mary studying for a taught postgraduate degree. The majority are studying on a one-year taught masters courses with a smaller number undertaking research programmes towards an MPhil or PhD. US students are enrolled on a range of postgraduate courses, including those in the Schools of Law, Politics & International Relations, Economics and Finance, Business and Film Studies.
Holders of a bachelor degree, from an accredited institution, with a good grade point average (3.2 or above), majoring in a subject relevant to the degree being applied for (with the exception of conversion masters courses) will be considered for postgraduate study. This will normally be a postgraduate diploma or a taught master’s degree (usually one year in duration).
Information on the comparability of international qualifications can be found on the Entry Requirements section under the listings for each programme in the course finder. Please note this information is only intended as a guide as the final decision on equivalency of overseas qualifications will be made by the Admissions Office at Queen Mary.
This programme provides an accelerated four year medical degree for students who have a science undergraduate degree. Your first degree must include a significant component of Biology and Chemistry with a final GPA of 3.6 or above.
For 2007 entry and beyond all students applying to the A100 (5 year) programme must have undertaken the UKCAT (Clinical Aptitude Test) at it's most recent sitting in order for their application to be considered. From 2008 this will also be the case for GEP (A101) entrants. For further details see the website see the UKCAT website.
It should be noted that there are many more applicants than available places for both these courses. Applicants for either course would be expected to give evidence of relevant work experience in order to be successful.
Applications for Graduate Medicine (A101) are made through the UCAS system, information on the procedure can be found in undergraduate study; the British Council USA website also includes excellent information on making a UCAS application. It should be noted that even though this is a graduate programme it is an undergraduate subject which means applications are made through UCAS.
Holders of US masters degrees with a GPA of 3.5 or above will be considered for postgraduate research programmes leading to MPhils, MScs and PhDs.
Please find full details on how to apply for PhD on the Research Degree pages.
The above list is for guidance only and is not conclusive. Students unsure about the acceptability of their qualifications should write to Queen Mary's International Office(americas@qmul.ac.uk) or Admissions Office (admissions@qmul.ac.uk), with full details of their educational background.
Queen Mary University of London is proud to offer scholarships to some of our most outstanding students and applicants. Full details of available opportunities can be found on the scholarships page.
US Federal loans and private study loans are administered by The Bursaries, Grants and Scholarships Office. Find out more details of the procedures here. It is important to read this information carefully and please get in touch with the Registry with any questions.
Queen Mary, University of London is an eligible Federal loan institution, our Federal school code is G06697
Visits to or events in your country can be found on Overseas events.
Karmen Mallow
Regional Manager, North America
Tel: +1 (202) 538-3885email: americas@qmul.ac.uk
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