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Extended Medical Degree Programme
|MBBS
|Full Time
| UCAS code: A101- Overview
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- Entry requirements
- Applying, fees & funding
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Australia
Tertiary Entrance Ranking
Not acceptable
Austria
Reifezeugnis (Matura)
Not acceptable
Belgium
Certificat D
Not acceptable
Brazil
Brazil
Not acceptable
Bulgaria
School Leaving Certificate
Not acceptable
Canada
Secondary School Certificate/Diploma
Not acceptable
Chile
Chile
Not acceptable
China
Gao Kao (University Entrance Examination)
Not acceptable
Cyprus
Apolytirion
Not acceptable
Czech Republic
Maturita
Not acceptable
Denmark
Studentereksamen or Hjere Forberedelseseksamen
Not acceptable
Estonia
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Not acceptable
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen (National Matriculation)
Not acceptable
France
Baccalaureat (including the option internationale baccalaureat)
Not acceptable
Germany
Abitur
Not acceptable
Ghana
School Leaving Certificate
Not acceptable
Greece
Apolytirion
Not acceptable
Hong Kong
No information found.
Hungary
Erettsegi
Not acceptable
India
School Leaving Certificate
Not acceptable
Iran
School Leaving Certificate
Not acceptable
Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher level unless otherwise stated)
This programme is only open to students from participating UK schools in the London, Kent and Medway area - see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/medicine/study/ug/mbbs/2014-EMDP-schools-list.pdf and the 'Further Information' tab. Applicants from other schools are encouraged to see the entry requirements for the five year A100 Medicine degree.
Italy
Esame di Stato
Not acceptable
Japan
School Leaving Certificate
Not acceptable
Latvia
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Not acceptable
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Not acceptable
Luxembourg
Diplome de Fin D
Not acceptable
Malta
Matriculation Certificate - Advanced level
Not acceptable
Mexico
Mexico
Not acceptable
Moldova
School Leaving Certificate
Not acceptable
Netherlands
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
Not acceptable
New Zealand
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 (NCEA)
Not acceptable
Nigeria
School Leaving Certificate
Not acceptable
Norway
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)
Not acceptable
Pakistan
High School Certificate (HSSC)
Not acceptable
Poland
Matura
Not acceptable
Portugal
Diploma de Ensino Secundário
Not acceptable
Romania
School Leaving Certificate
Not acceptable
Russia
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)
Not acceptable
Saudi Arabia
School Leaving Certificate
Not acceptable
Singapore
Singapore A Level
Not acceptable
Slovakia
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuska/Maturita
Not acceptable
Slovenia
Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Not acceptable
South Africa
South African Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement
Not acceptable
Spain
Titulo de Bachiller
Not acceptable
Sweden
Fullständigt Slutbetyg (School Leaving Certificate)
Not acceptable
Switzerland
Federal Maturity Certificate
Not acceptable
Turkey
Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma)
Not acceptable
United Kingdom
A levels
AAA-BBB
Compulsory subjects
Chemistry and Biology required at A-level. GCSE requirement: at least grade C in English Language and Mathematics, if not offered at A/AS-level. NOTE: this programme is only open to students from participating UK schools in the London, Kent and Medway area - see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/medicine/study/ug/mbbs/2014-EMDP-schools-list.pdf GCSEs must have been completed at a non-selective state school. Applicants from other schools are encouraged to see the entry requirements for the five year A100 Medicine degree.
12 unit A level in vocational subjects
Not acceptable
General Studies and Critical Thinking - College policy
Please note that AS/A level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted by King's as one of your A or AS 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
Access to HE Diploma
Applicants must be taking a one year, full time Access to Medicine Diploma from an FE College. Applicants must be undertaking 60 credits, with at least 45 at Level 3 and the remainder at Level 2. An appropriate amount of Level 3 Chemistry credits will be required (depending on the content of the individual access diploma).. NOTE: this programme is only open to students from participating UK schools in the London, Kent and Medway area - see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus/images/assets/EMDP-eligible-schools-2014.pdf GCSEs must have been completed at a non-selective state school. Applicants from other schools are encouraged to see the entry requirements for the five year A100 Medicine degree.
Advanced diploma
Applicants offering the Advanced Diploma in Society, Health and Development must be taking A Level Chemistry as their Specialist Learning, as well as an Extended Project on a health related topic. NOTE: this programme is only open to students from participating UK schools in the London, Kent and Medway area - see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/medicine/study/ug/mbbs/2014-EMDP-schools-list.pdf GCSEs must have been completed at a non-selective state school. Applicants from other schools are encouraged to see the entry requirements for the five year A100 Medicine degree.
Cambridge Pre-U
This programme is only open to students from participating UK schools in the London, Kent and Medway area - see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/medicine/study/ug/mbbs/2014-EMDP-schools-list.pdf and the 'Further Information' tab. Applicants from other schools are encouraged to see the entry requirements for the five year A100 Medicine degree.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
This programme is only open to students from participating UK schools in the London, Kent and Medway area - see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/medicine/study/ug/mbbs/2014-EMDP-schools-list.pdf and the 'Further Information' tab. Applicants from other schools are encouraged to see the entry requirements for the five year A100 Medicine degree.
Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers
This programme is only open to students from participating UK schools in the London, Kent and Medway area - see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/medicine/study/ug/mbbs/2014-EMDP-schools-list.pdf and the 'Further Information' tab. Applicants from other schools are encouraged to see the entry requirements for the five year A100 Medicine degree.
International Baccalaureate
35 points and HL 666 to 32 points and HL 555 (including both Chemistry and Biology HL). Note: this programme is only open to Home students from participating schools - see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/medicine/study/ug/mbbs/2014-EMDP-schools-list.pdf GCSEs must have been completed at a non-selective state school. see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/medicine/study/ug/mbbs/2014-EMDP-schools-list.pdf and the 'Further Information' tab
European Baccalaureate
This programme is only open to students from participating UK schools in the London, Kent and Medway area - see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/medicine/study/ug/mbbs/2014-EMDP-schools-list.pdf and the 'Further Information' tab. Applicants from other schools are encouraged to see the entry requirements for the five year A100 Medicine degree.
USA
Advanced Placement Tests and/or SAT/ACT (SAT/ACT acceptable only where stipulated)
Not acceptable
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
For EU/international students (where eligible) there is additional country-specific information within our international students section
Aptitude testing
UKCAT required
NON ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Scholastic activities (Desirable)
Any scholastic activity would be considered, e.g general reading, debating, theological interests etc.
Community activities (Very Desirable)
We look for applicants who have participated as fully as possible in school, college and community life, making the most of the opportunities available to them and also demonstrated some experience of society beyond their immediate environment. Your interests, achievements and contribution to your community are taken into account e.g. clubs, theatrical, religious etc.
General activities/interests (Desirable)
We look for applicants who not only have interests but may have also achieved in these areas e.g. music, sport, first aid, etc.
Work shadowing/observation (Desirable)
We would normally expect that applicants will have undertaken some voluntary work experience in a caring/health environment and/or observation in a clinical setting. It is important for applicants to have a realistic appreciation of what a career as a health professional involves.
Paid or voluntary work (Very Desirable)
Any voluntary contribution to your community is taken into account, e.g. volunteering in a care home. We look for evidence that you have worked in a setting where you can interact with the general public e.g. in a pharmacy, check-out or restaurant.
Interviewing
Are interviews offered? Yes
Are all applicants interviewed? No, interviewees are selected
Are all those made an offer interviewed? Yes
What form does the interview take? A multiple mini interview with a number of interviews lasting around 40 minutes.
What is considered at interview? Communication skills; exploring in detail the interviewee's work or voluntary experiences; exploring general social and ethical issues, normally health-related; the interviewee's general suitability for the programme.
Are all applicants interviewed? No, interviewees are selected
Are all those made an offer interviewed? Yes
What form does the interview take? A multiple mini interview with a number of interviews lasting around 40 minutes.
What is considered at interview? Communication skills; exploring in detail the interviewee's work or voluntary experiences; exploring general social and ethical issues, normally health-related; the interviewee's general suitability for the programme.
Year of entry 2014