King's College London, University of London
UCAS Code: A101 | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB BS
Entry requirements
A level
Including grade A in either Biology or Chemistry and grade B in the other. If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will also be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer. Additionally: GCSE grade 6/B in both English Language and Mathematics.
Access to HE Diploma
QAA Access to Medicine/Dentistry HE Diploma taken at an eligible UK Further Education College full time over one year may be considered. Of the 45 Level 3 credits, 30 credits must be from units at Distinction with 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Selectors will be looking for an appropriate amount of Level 3 Chemistry and Biology. Additionally, GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent) in both English language and Mathematics required.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Including D3 in either Biology or Chemistry and M2 in the other. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) considered.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applicants must obtain or have obtained grade 6 or B in both GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in either Higher Level Biology or Higher Level Chemistry and grade 5 at Higher Level in the other. Notes: The total point score of 33 includes TOK/EE. GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics requirement can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level. All applicants must take the UCAT.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including Biology and Chemistry at Advanced Higher level. Must be in addition of three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Scottish Higher
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
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About this course
Our Extended Medical Degree course MBBS (EMDP) is specifically designed for students who are studying A-levels or Access to Medicine at a non- selective state school or who are participants of Realising Opportunities across England. The course offers a more graduated introduction to medical study than the standard MBBS degree and provides greater academic and pastoral support.
**Key benefits**
- Graduated introduction to medical study with additional support in your first two years
- Integration of medical science with clinical teaching and focus on learning in close contact with patients
- Focus on learning in close contact with patients
- Partner hospitals include Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals – three of the most renowned and busiest teaching hospitals in London. • In addition, students benefit from clinical placements at district general hospitals located across the south east of England and over 350 general practices.
- Learn from some of the world’s most influential clinicians and scientists, who are global leaders in life sciences and medical research.
- A multi-faculty university giving you access to a breadth of non-core subjects including humanities and social sciences.
- Twinned with leading medical schools around the world, providing opportunities for clinical exchanges during your elective module.
**Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate**
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