Applying to Medicine in the UK from Singapore 2025

If you’re based in Singapore and looking to pursue a medical degree in the UK, it’s essential to know which universities and qualifications are recognised by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC). 

Earning a degree from an SMC-approved medical school ensures your qualification will be accepted back home, simplifying the process of obtaining licensure and starting your career as a doctor in Singapore.

sBelow is a detailed list of UK medical schools whose qualifications have been officially recognied over the years. Each named institution and its corresponding primary qualifications are widely respected, offering a blend of rigorous academic training, comprehensive clinical exposure, and strong global reputations. 

By choosing an approved university, you can confidently invest in an education that not only broadens your horizons but also aligns with the standards and requirements of practicing medicine in Singapore.

Recognised UK Medical Schools for Singapore Medical Council Registration

1. University of Aberdeen
   Primary Qualification: MB ChB (Year of Addition: 2003)

2. The Queen’s University of Belfast
   Primary Qualification: MB ChB (2003)

3. University of Birmingham
   Primary Qualification: MB ChB (2003)

4. University of Bristol
   Primary Qualification: MB ChB (2003)

5. University of Cambridge
   Primary Qualification: MB BChir (1971)

6. University of Dundee
   Primary Qualification: MB ChB (2003)

7. University of Edinburgh
   Primary Qualification: MB ChB (1971)

8. University of Glasgow
   Primary Qualification: MB ChB (1971)

9. University of Leeds
   Primary Qualification: MB ChB (2003)

10. University of Leicester
    Primary Qualification: MB ChB (2003)

11. University of Liverpool
    Primary Qualification: MB ChB (2003)

12. King’s College London – MB BS

13. Barts and The London, Queen Mary’s School of Medicine and Dentistry – MB BS

14. University College London (UCL) – MB BS

15. St. George’s, University of London – MB BS

16. University of Manchester
    Primary Qualification: MB ChB (2003)

17. University of Newcastle upon Tyne (Newcastle University)
    Primary Qualification: MB BS (2003)

18. University of Nottingham
    Primary Qualification: BMBS (2003)

19. University of Oxford
    Primary Qualification: BM BCh (1971)

20. University of Sheffield
    Primary Qualification: MB ChB (2003)

21. University of Southampton
    Primary Qualification: BM (2003)

22. University of St. Andrews
    Primary Qualification: MB ChB (2003)

23. College of Medicine, University of Wales (Now Cardiff University)
    Primary Qualification: MB BCh (2003)

24. Imperial College London
    Primary Qualification: MB BS (2009)

25. Cardiff University
    Primary Qualification: MB BCh (2009)