Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School Degree Verification and Apostille

Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School was a recognised UK institution that gave awards between 1984 and 1997. It merged with Imperial College London in 1997, and Imperial now verifies its historic qualifications.

Ginkgo Advisory can arrange HEDD verification, enhanced solicitor certification, FCDO apostille and embassy legalisation. A 2 working day express FCDO apostille option is available after verification and solicitor certification are complete.

Quick answer

Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School qualifications can be verified through HEDD.

The usual route is:

HEDD verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille → embassy legalisation where required

Imperial College London is an exclusive HEDD partner. Standard third-party verification requests must therefore be submitted through HEDD. The current degree enquiry fee is £14.

HEDD degree verification

HEDD can check:

• current or former student status;
• the qualification awarded;
• the grade or classification; and
• attendance dates.

The candidate must provide a signed consent form as a PDF, JPG, PNG or TIF.

This service is intended for third-party enquirers, including employers, screening agencies, professional bodies and legal representatives. A graduate seeking self-verification should contact HEDD about the appropriate route.

Historic medical school records

Imperial College London verifies qualifications from several former institutions, including:

• Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School;
• St Mary’s Hospital Medical School;
• the National Heart and Lung Institute;
• the Royal Postgraduate Medical School; and
• Wye College.

An older certificate may show:

• Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School;
• the University of London;
• Imperial College London; or
• another awarding body.

The teaching institution and degree-awarding body may differ. We review the exact wording on the certificate before arranging verification or replacement documents.

Transcripts, award letters and replacement certificates

Former students can request academic transcripts and Statement of Award letters through Imperial College London’s alumni document service. Imperial aims to process document requests within ten working days, although older or complex records may take longer.

A Statement of Award may confirm key details such as the programme, qualification and award.

Most graduates from Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School received degrees conferred by the University of London. Imperial advises graduates who completed their degrees before 2007 to contact the University of London for replacement degree certificates.

Solicitor verification and certification

A basic solicitor-certified copy confirms that the copy matches the document presented to the solicitor.

It does not independently confirm that the graduate obtained the qualification.

Our enhanced service reviews the academic document against reliable evidence, such as:

• a HEDD verification result;
• an Imperial Statement of Award;
• an official transcript;
• a University of London replacement certificate; or
• another official academic record.

Where the evidence supports it, our solicitor can provide certification with authenticity confirmation.

FCDO apostille

After verification and solicitor certification, the document can proceed to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

An apostille authenticates the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal. It does not independently verify the medical qualification.

The recommended sequence is:

academic verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille

Our 2 working day express FCDO apostille option covers the apostille stage only. It excludes HEDD processing, university record searches, document production, delivery and embassy legalisation.

Embassy legalisation

Documents intended for a non-Hague destination may require additional embassy or consular legalisation.

A typical route is:

solicitor certification → FCDO legalisation → embassy legalisation

The receiving authority may also request:

• an official transcript;
• a Statement of Award;
• a replacement certificate;
• a certified translation;
• professional registration evidence; or
• supporting identity documents.

What to send us

Please provide:

• a clear scan of the certificate;
• the transcript or award letter, if available;
• the candidate’s name during study;
• course and qualification;
• attendance dates;
• graduation year;
• student number, if known;
• destination country; and
• receiving authority’s requirements.

We will identify whether the case should follow HEDD, Imperial College London, the University of London or another awarding-body route.

Frequently asked questions

Who verifies Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School qualifications?

Imperial College London verifies the historic qualifications through HEDD.

Is HEDD the exclusive third-party route?

Yes. Imperial College London is an exclusive HEDD partner for standard third-party degree verification.

How much does HEDD verification cost?

The current degree enquiry fee is £14.

Who issues a replacement certificate?

For a degree conferred before 2007, the University of London will normally handle the replacement-certificate request.

Does an apostille verify the medical degree?

No. HEDD or the relevant university verifies the academic record. The apostille authenticates the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal.

Can Ginkgo Advisory manage the complete process?

Yes. We can coordinate HEDD verification, enhanced solicitor certification, FCDO apostille, embassy legalisation and return delivery.

Start your qualification verification

Send a clear scan and the receiving authority’s requirements to:

Email: info@ginkgoadvisory.com
WhatsApp: +44 7388 833283