Welcome to Barts and The London
Please read the information below outlining The School of Medicine and Dentistry as well as useful information about Freshers Fortnight
President’s Welcome
AMAAN ABBAS|BLSA PRESIDENT 2023/24
Hello, and Welcome to Barts and The London!
We are Barts and The London Students' Association (BLSA) and we represent all students studying at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (including the Medical, Dental, Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Innovative Therapeutic students, alongside our many post-graduate taught and research students). We're a student run organisation dedicated to improving the student experience, whether that be through hosting events, supporting student groups, running campaigns or liaising with the University to raise your concerns.
Have a look through the site to see what you might want to get involved with if you were to join us!
Please do scroll through this page and follow us at @officialBLSA on Instagram for updates!
What is Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (BLSMD)?
Barts and The London (BL) is the School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD) within Queen Mary University of London.
Contrary to the name, it does not just run Medical and Dental courses but also many Post-Graduate courses and our range of Undergraduate degrees across all six of our institutes.
Barts and The London’s origins date all the way back to 1123 when St Bartholomew’s Hospital was established. The Royal London Hospital was established in 1740 and is the oldest medical school in the UK. In 1995, the medical colleges for these 2 institutions merged, along with Queen Mary University of London and Westfield College, to form Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (BLSMD).
Now, Barts and The London is a world renowned institution engaged in pioneering research and world-class teaching.
What is Barts and The London Students’ Association (BLSA)?
Barts and The London Students’ Association (BLSA) is a specific branch of the Queen Mary Students’ Union, QMSU, which caters for Barts and The London students.
Every student at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (BLSMD) is a member of the BLSA.
We are here to represent, support and provide opportunities for you throughout your time here at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. We focus on your education, welfare and co-curricular needs as well as working with the university in these and other important areas.
BLSA is led by the Student President, who is supported in their role by a whole range of elected representatives who sit on the BLSA Board. BLSA is also a division of Queen Mary University of London Students' Union (QMSU) who represent students across all of Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
Find out more about BLSA in our BLSA Guide:
The BLSA Guide is the one guide to the Students’ Association, including links to societies, sports, welfare, as well as introductions into the history and heritage of Barts and The London.
WHAT’S ON OFFER
Click on the buttons below to find out more about the things you can get involved in during your time at Barts and The London!
FRESHERS FORTNIGHT IS A 2-WEEK LONG EVENT SCHEDULE JAM PACKED WITH EVENTS, TALKS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE YOU ALL TO THE BARTS AND THE LONDON COMMUNITY!
Click above to find out more about the wider QMSU event schedule, and keep an eye out for the BL Events Guide very soon!
International Students Hub
It’s a big step to move across seas to study at university, so we would like to make the process as easy as possible for you. We’ve collated some resources to help in our international students hub.
Travel in london
London is an incredible city with so many places to see and things to do! However, travel can become expensive, so we have pooled some money-saving tips to help you get around. Click the button below to see the best apps, discounts, and more!
Our Accommodation
We really hope you love your new home at our campuses! To help you settle in, we have a few bits of info to get you started. Don’t forget to go on an adventure with your new mates to explore!
We hope this page has made things a bit clearer for you, but if you still have questions, be sure to check out our frequently asked questions guide which can hopefully answer them for you.
Freshers Groups
September 2022 Freshers may want to join our Freshers Groups on Facebook to be the first to hear about Freshers Fortnight, induction events and any other relevant BLSA information.
This group is intended for students joining Barts and The London in the 2023/24 academic year only. If you don’t use Facebook - get in touch at freshers@bartslondon.com
Official WhatsApp groups will be formed over the summer and linked to on that group.
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