London Hospital Medical College Degree Verification, Solicitor Certification, FCDO Apostille and Embassy Legalisation

London Hospital Medical College documents may need degree verification, solicitor certification, an FCDO apostille or further legalisation before overseas use.

London Hospital Medical College gave awards between 1754 and 1995. Today, Queen Mary, University of London verifies these qualifications through HEDD.

However, undergraduate Medicine, also known as MBBS, follows a separate Queen Mary route. Therefore, the document type should be checked before verification and apostille work begins.

Ginkgo Advisory helps clients check the document, prepare the correct consent form, arrange verification, prepare solicitor certification and submit the document for apostille.

London Hospital Medical College verification and apostille route

A typical route follows this sequence:

Queen Mary HEDD verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille → overseas use

For MBBS Medicine documents, the route may instead involve Queen Mary’s MBBS transcript and verification request process.

Some receiving authorities also ask for embassy or consular legalisation after the FCDO apostille.

Therefore, you should check the receiving authority’s rules before starting. Some authorities only ask for the certificate. Others also ask for a transcript, award letter, verification letter or official medical school document.

Queen Mary verifies London Hospital Medical College awards

Queen Mary, University of London verifies London Hospital Medical College qualifications.

This matters because older certificates may show the name London Hospital Medical College. By contrast, current verification evidence may come from Queen Mary, University of London or Queen Mary University of London.

As a result, the solicitor certification should explain the link between the historic medical college and the current verification source where needed.

This helps the overseas authority understand why Queen Mary verifies a London Hospital Medical College award.

HEDD verification route

Queen Mary is an exclusive HEDD partner for this route.

Therefore, third-party degree verification should go through HEDD registration where the document is eligible.

HEDD verification can check:

• Candidate name
• Qualification type
• Course name
• Year of award
• Classification
• Attendance dates

The request should include accurate candidate information. In particular, the name used during study should match the university record as closely as possible.

HEDD consent form only

Queen Mary accepts the HEDD consent form only.

Both hand-signed and valid digitally signed forms can be used.

Accepted digital signing methods may include:

• Adobe Sign
• DocuSign
• Freehand digital signatures

However, typed signatures are not accepted.

Therefore, the consent form should be checked before upload.

Consent form checklist

Before submission, check that the consent form:

• Uses the HEDD consent form
• Has the candidate’s signature
• Does not use a typed signature
• Matches the candidate’s name
• Gives permission for verification
• Uses an accepted file format
• Is clear and readable

HEDD usually asks for the signed consent form as a PDF, JPG, PNG or TIF file.

A small consent error can delay the verification request.

Third-party enquiries only

The HEDD verification service is for third-party enquirers.

For example, employers, agencies, embassies and professional bodies may use HEDD to verify Queen Mary records.

If the degree holder wants self-verification, they should contact the relevant Queen Mary route directly.

This distinction matters because a third-party verification request and a student document request may follow different processes.

Embargo periods

Queen Mary enters embargo periods during the academic year.

During these periods, the university may not disclose results for certain students until official results have been released.

This can delay verification or document requests.

Therefore, if the case is time-sensitive, the expected result release date and any embargo period should be checked before the apostille timetable is confirmed.

MBBS Medicine exclusion

The standard Queen Mary HEDD service excludes undergraduate Medicine, also known as MBBS.

This is important for London Hospital Medical College documents because many historic records may relate to medical education.

For MBBS Medicine graduates, Queen Mary uses a separate MBBS transcript and verification request route.

MBBS-related requests may include:

• MBBS transcripts
• Verification letters
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation documents
• Dean’s Letters
• Confirmation of specific medical school records

Therefore, the first step is to check whether the document relates to MBBS Medicine.

MBBS verification letters and transcripts

Queen Mary’s MBBS document route can provide transcript and verification documents for MBBS graduates.

A verification letter may help where the receiving authority needs formal confirmation of the medical qualification.

An MBBS transcript may help where the authority asks for medical course details, grades or clinical study information.

However, MBBS requests may take longer during busy periods, examination periods or archive searches.

Therefore, the MBBS route should be checked before the apostille timetable is confirmed.

Former student documents

Former students may need more than HEDD verification.

For example, they may also need:

• Replacement degree certificates
• Academic transcripts
• Award letters
• Graduate packs
• MBBS verification letters
• MBBS transcripts
• Official letters
• Certified copies
• Historical student record checks

These documents do not serve the same purpose as verification.

Verification checks the academic record. By contrast, a transcript, award letter, replacement certificate or MBBS verification letter gives the client a document that may then need solicitor certification and an apostille.

Award letters and graduate packs

Queen Mary provides award letters and graduate packs for eligible graduates.

An award letter can confirm academic achievement and may include course title, field of study, start and end dates, and final award information.

A graduate pack may include both an award letter and a transcript.

These documents can help where the receiving authority asks for more than a degree certificate.

However, the document type should be checked before solicitor certification and apostille work begins.

Replacement degree certificates

Queen Mary may provide a replacement degree certificate where the original has been lost or destroyed.

Because degree certificates are legal documents, only one should usually be in circulation at any one time.

Therefore, a replacement certificate route should be checked carefully before use.

If the receiving authority accepts an award letter or transcript instead, that may sometimes be a more practical option.

Medical college and Queen Mary wording

London Hospital Medical College documents may use historical medical school wording.

They may also refer to later Queen Mary or Barts and The London medical school structures.

Because of this, the document should be reviewed before certification wording is prepared.

The solicitor certification should follow the document and the available verification evidence.

It should not simply say that Queen Mary awarded the qualification unless the evidence supports that wording.

Check the institution name before submission

Before starting verification, check the name printed on the certificate, transcript or official letter.

The document may refer to:

• London Hospital Medical College
• The London Hospital Medical College
• The London Hospital Medical School
• Queen Mary, University of London
• Queen Mary University of London
• Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
• MBBS Medicine
• Another awarding or validating body

The verification route and solicitor certification should follow the document and the available evidence.

Medical and healthcare documents

London Hospital Medical College qualifications may relate to medicine, surgery, clinical medicine, medical science, biomedical science, public health, dentistry, research, hospital training or other healthcare subjects.

Because of this, a receiving authority may ask for more than a certificate.

For example, it may request:

• Degree certificate
• MBBS certificate
• Academic transcript
• MBBS transcript
• Verification letter
• Award letter
• Attendance dates
• Course details
• Clinical study details
• Grade or classification
• Certified copies of supporting documents

The correct document depends on the receiving authority.

Documents we can assist with

Ginkgo Advisory can assist with verification, certification, apostille and legalisation for:

• London Hospital Medical College degree certificates
• London Hospital Medical College medical qualification documents
• Queen Mary HEDD verification records
• Queen Mary academic transcripts
• Queen Mary award letters
• Queen Mary graduate packs
• MBBS transcript route checks
• MBBS verification letter route checks
• Replacement certificate enquiries
• Official letters
• Certified copies
• Documents required by overseas authorities

An employer may accept a certificate. However, a medical regulator, university, hospital, professional body or government authority may ask for both the certificate and transcript.

Solicitor certification and apostille

Verification checks the academic record with the correct source.

Solicitor certification then prepares the document for apostille or overseas use.

A basic certified copy only confirms that the copy matches the document shown to the solicitor.

Enhanced solicitor certification goes further. The solicitor reviews the verification evidence, checks the academic details and prepares wording that matches the available proof.

After solicitor certification, the document can usually proceed to the FCDO for an apostille.

The FCDO checks the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal. It does not verify the academic award itself.

Therefore, verification remains important.

FCDO apostille timeframe

For suitable documents, Ginkgo Advisory can arrange a 2 working day express FCDO apostille option after verification and solicitor certification are ready.

This 2 working day timeframe applies only to the apostille stage.

It does not include HEDD processing, MBBS verification processing, transcript production, award letter production, replacement certificate requests, embargo periods, archive searches, consent correction, courier delivery, weekends, public holidays or embassy legalisation.

Further legalisation after apostille

Some receiving authorities also ask for embassy or consular legalisation after the FCDO apostille.

This extra stage depends on the destination, document type and receiving authority’s rules.

For example, if the authority asks for both a medical certificate and a transcript, each document may need separate preparation.

Common reasons for delay

London Hospital Medical College documents may face delay when:

• The wrong consent form is used
• The signature is typed
• Candidate consent is missing
• The consent file uses the wrong format
• The candidate studied under a different name
• The document uses a historic medical college name
• The request relates to MBBS Medicine
• The case falls within a Queen Mary embargo period
• The receiving authority asks for both certificate and transcript
• The receiving authority needs a medical verification letter
• The receiving authority needs clinical course details
• The request needs an archive search
• The apostille is treated as proof of the award itself
• Further legalisation starts before the FCDO apostille is complete

A short review before submission can reduce these risks.

Frequently asked questions

Can London Hospital Medical College awards be verified through HEDD?

Yes, where the document is eligible. Queen Mary, University of London verifies London Hospital Medical College qualifications through HEDD.

Who verifies London Hospital Medical College qualifications?

Queen Mary, University of London verifies these qualifications.

Is Queen Mary an exclusive HEDD partner?

Yes. For eligible third-party degree verification, Queen Mary uses the exclusive HEDD route.

What consent form is required?

Queen Mary accepts the HEDD consent form only.

Are digital signatures accepted?

Yes. Hand-signed forms and valid digitally signed forms can be used, including Adobe Sign, DocuSign and freehand digital signatures.

Are typed signatures accepted?

No. Typed signatures are not accepted.

What can HEDD verification check?

HEDD verification can check the candidate’s name, qualification type, course name, year of award, classification and attendance dates.

Does the HEDD route cover MBBS Medicine?

No. The standard HEDD service excludes undergraduate Medicine, also known as MBBS.

What route applies to MBBS Medicine graduates?

MBBS Medicine graduates should use the Queen Mary MBBS transcript and verification request route.

Can former students order transcripts?

Former students may be able to order transcripts through Queen Mary’s graduate documentation route. MBBS students use the separate MBBS route.

Can former students order replacement certificates?

Former students may be able to request replacement degree certificates where the original has been lost or destroyed.

Can an award letter be apostilled?

Yes, if the document is suitable for certification and apostille. The document should be reviewed before submission.

Can an MBBS verification letter be apostilled?

Yes, if the document is suitable for certification and apostille. The MBBS route should be checked first.

Does the apostille prove the medical qualification is genuine?

No. The apostille confirms the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal. Verification and solicitor certification address the academic record.

Can you arrange a 2 working day apostille?

For suitable documents, Ginkgo Advisory can arrange a 2 working day express FCDO apostille option after verification and solicitor certification are complete.

Start with the document type

Before sending a London Hospital Medical College document for apostille, first check whether it is an MBBS Medicine document.

If it is not MBBS and the record is eligible, Queen Mary HEDD verification may apply.

If it is MBBS, Queen Mary’s separate MBBS transcript and verification route should be checked.

The candidate should also prepare the correct HEDD consent form where HEDD is used. The form may be hand-signed or validly digitally signed, but it must not use a typed signature.

Once the correct verification evidence is ready, the document can move through enhanced solicitor certification, FCDO apostille and, where required, further legalisation.