St Mary’s Hospital Medical School Degree Verification and Apostille

St Mary’s Hospital Medical School was a recognised UK institution that gave awards between 1854 and 1988. It merged with Imperial College London in 1988, and Imperial now verifies its historic qualifications.

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

Quick answer

St Mary’s Hospital 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 degree verification requests must therefore be submitted through HEDD. The current 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.

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

Imperial College and historic medical school records

Imperial verifies qualifications from several former institutions, including:

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

The exact wording on a historic certificate remains important. It may name St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, the University of London or another awarding body.

We review both the teaching institution and the degree-awarding body before arranging solicitor certification.

Replacement certificates and official documents

Most St Mary’s Hospital Medical School awards predate 2007. Imperial states that degrees awarded before 2007 were conferred by the University of London.

Graduates seeking a replacement degree certificate should therefore normally apply to the University of London’s Diploma Production Office. Imperial can provide an official Statement of Award where its records support the request.

A Statement of Award may confirm:

• the graduate’s name;
• the programme;
• the qualification;
• the award date; and
• other information held in the student record.

Historic transcript availability can be limited. HEDD verification or an official award statement may provide a suitable alternative where a complete transcript is unavailable.

Solicitor verification and certification

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

It does not independently prove that the medical school issued the document or that the qualification appears in official records.

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

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

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

FCDO apostille

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

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

The recommended order 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, replacement documents, courier delivery and embassy legalisation.

Embassy legalisation

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

A typical process is:

solicitor certification → FCDO legalisation → embassy legalisation

The receiving authority may also request:

• an official award letter;
• a replacement certificate;
• an academic transcript;
• 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;
• the 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 St Mary’s Hospital Medical School qualifications?

Imperial College London verifies the historic qualifications through HEDD.

Is HEDD the exclusive verification route?

Yes, for standard third-party degree verification through Imperial College London.

How much does HEDD verification cost?

The current degree enquiry fee is £14.

Who issues a replacement certificate?

Most awards from St Mary’s Hospital Medical School were conferred before 2007. Replacement degree certificates normally come from the University of London.

Can Imperial issue an official letter?

Imperial may provide a Statement of Award confirming the qualification and available student-record details.

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 St Mary’s Hospital Medical School verification

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

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