Established for the next generation of clinicians

Medicine, taught in
the heart of London.

LIMS prepares the world’s most capable doctors and biomedical scientists through rigorous academic training, clinical excellence, and pioneering research aligned with NHS and GMC standards.
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1,800+

Medical Students

32

NHS Partner Trusts

£48M

Annual Research Funding

94%

Graduate Employment

Top 10

UK Medical School*

Study at LIMS

Programmes that shape
modern medicine

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MBBS Medicine

Our flagship undergraduate medical degree integrating early clinical exposure with a strong foundation in biomedical sciences.

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Graduate Entry Medicine

Accelerated pathway for graduates with a strong life-sciences background, leading to full GMC registration.

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MSc Clinical Research

Translational research training across genomics, neuroscience, oncology and global health.

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Research Excellence

Pioneering the science that changes lives.

Ranked amongst the UK’s most cited medical research institutions, our work spans four flagship divisions, fifteen specialist centres, and over 600 active investigators publishing in leading journals worldwide.

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Cancer & Genomics

Translating genomic discoveries into personalised oncology therapies.

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Neuroscience & Mental Health

From molecular neurobiology to population-scale interventions.

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Cardiovascular Medicine

Pioneering cardiac imaging, regeneration, and preventive care.

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Global & Public Health

Health systems research informing UK and international policy.

At LIMS, we educate doctors who think critically, act ethically, and care deeply — clinicians ready to lead the NHS and global health into its next century.

Professor Eleanor Whitcombe FRCP

Dean of the Medical School

NEWSROOM

Latest from LIMS

RESEARCH12 April 2026

LIMS-led trial demonstrates breakthrough in early-stage pancreatic cancer detection

Our flagship undergraduate medical degree integrating early clinical exposure with a strong foundation in biomedical sciences.
EDUCATION04 April 2026

New simulation centre opens at Bloomsbury campus

State-of-the-art clinical skills facility welcomes its first MBBS cohort for high-fidelity patient scenarios.
COMMUNITY28 March 2026

LIMS partners with three NHS Trusts on workforce expansion

A multi-year agreement will create 300 new clinical placement opportunities across Greater London.

Admissions 2026

Begin your journey to becoming a doctor.

Applications for September 2026 entry are now open via UCAS. Our admissions team is here to support you at every stage.

Open Days 2026

Register for in-person and virtual visits across our Bloomsbury and Whitechapel campuses.

How to Apply

Step-by-step guidance through UCAS, UCAT, interviews and conditional offers.

International Students

Visa support, English-language requirements, and a global community of 90+ nationalities.