University of Glasgow Medical School

at University Avenue, Glasgow , G12 8QQ United Kingdom

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The University of Glasgow School of Medicine is the medical school of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and is one of the largest in Europe, offering a 5-year MBChB degree course. It is ranked 6th in the UK for medicine by the Complete University Guide 2015 and 17th by the Guardian University Subject Guide 2015. The School of Medicine uses lecture-based learning, problem-based learning and Glasgow's case-based learning.HistoryThe University of Glasgow School of Medicine has a history dating back to its seventeenth-century beginnings. Achievements in medical science include contributions from renowned physicians such as Joseph Lister (antisepsis), George Beatson (breast cancer), John Macintyre (X-rays and radiology), William Hunter (anatomy and obstetrics) and Ian Donald (ultrasound). In addition to achievements in medical science, the school has produced distinguished literary figures such as Tobias Smollett and AJ Cronin.Robert Mayne was appointed the Professor of Medicine in 1637 and held this post until 1645. After a lapse of almost 70 years, John Johnstoun MD was appointed in 1714. However, the modern School of Medicine did not come into being until 1751, when William Cullen was appointed Professor of Medicine.The School of Medicine (and the rest of the University) moved from their original location in High Street, to Gilmorehill in the city's west end in 1870.

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University of Glasgow Medical School is Glasgow based place and this enity listed in School category. Located at University Avenue G12 8QQ. Contact phone number of University of Glasgow Medical School: 0141 330 5921