Medicine

Louis
UK
Medicine MBBS
King's was always my first choice because it was the university that felt most like home. I was stunned to find such a relaxed campus atmosphere in the hustle and bustle of central London and everybody that I met at the open day was welcoming and enthusiastic.

Being a student in London means that there is always something to do and King's provides accommodation which is right in the centre of the city. Throughout my time here I have been a member of King's College Ultimate Frisbee and have progressed from a complete beginner to club president; a role which I thoroughly enjoyed.

As a King's medical student, you are placed in some of the top hospitals in the country and are given the unique opportunity to learn from doctors who are pioneers in their field. One thing that makes medicine at Kings so unique is the fact that dissection is still an integral part of the curriculum. This gives the opportunity for medical students to get up close and personal with their anatomy and gain a real appreciation for the complexity of the human body, something which cannot be experienced by reading a textbook. The recently renovated library provides the perfect environment for quiet study, while the clinical skills centre is available to allow you put those skills they have read about into practice. And with King's being a large medical school, I still find myself meeting new people and developing friendships even though I have been studying with them for 5 years!

The best thing about the clinical years as a King's medical student is the variation which the university provides. Throughout the three years, you will get the opportunity to experience both the hustle and bustle of a top London hospital and the quieter hospital environment on your peripheral placement. There is also the opportunity to study abroad; as Kings has links with hospitals in Singapore and the USA.

Having now spent the last five years of my life at Kings, I know I made the right decision. Kings has provided me with friends who will last a lifetime and experiences that I will never forget.

Mahry
Medicine MBBS
Growing up in London meant that I could never imagine myself studying somewhere else. It really is the city that never sleeps and I wanted to go somewhere that reflected this uniqueness.

King’s was my first choice because it had everything I was looking for; it was modern, vibrant and best of all, in the heart of London. What makes it really special is that you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing where to go for lunch and other cool places to hang out. The staff and lecturers are great too because they are supportive and you can tell they really care.

I feel that King’s has helped equip me with all the skills I need to become a fantastic doctor. I remember the first day of my clinical attachment when I was on the ward with my stethoscope around my neck and I remember thinking ‘bring it on’!

For me, King’s has been an absolutely heart warming experience that I will think fondly of in the years to come. I’ve met some incredible people and made fantastic life-long friends and for that I am truly grateful.

Phoebe
Hong Kong
Medicine MBBS
I came to King's College London as an overseas student, never having left home, to a city I only recognised by the Big Ben and scenes from Mary Poppins. I chose King's because of its historical excellence in medical training, its break from the traditional syllabus and the central location of its Campuses. I liked that students are also allowed to make their own decision as to whether or not they want to intercalate.

Now in my final year, I recall how much I enjoyed dissection - something which King's strives to provide despite the growing rarity in this aspect of training nationally; the privilege of learning two new foreign languages as part of the course; the friends I've made with every new rotation; and the great flexibility and autonomy that King's offers for our medical electives. This has been one of the best times in medical school and with all the action I cannot imagine why I thought it would be a long five years after all.

Sunitha
Malaysia
Medicine MBBS
For me, pursuing medicine at King's is an honour and experience like none other. This institution is one of the oldest and largest medical schools in the UK, with world-class educators and facilities. Located right in the heart of London, the Guy's Campus provides a balance of historic and modern architecture and is easily accessible with a myriad of good restaurants and entertainment spots to enjoy.

At King's you'll be surrounded by people who are there to support you. My personal tutor was always there to ensure I was on track while ensuring I was having an enjoyable experience at King's. The vast amount of exposure available to medical students at our affiliated teaching hospitals, provides a solid platform for a student to gain knowledge in a plethora of clinical subjects. King's offers Scholarship awards to students who have excelled in their studies and have contributed to the student life at King's. These awards serve as good financial aids, but more importantly they'll motivate you to excel academically and be actively involved at King's!

As a medical student at King's it is intellectually stimulating as well as emotionally fulfilling to participate in research at this world-renowned research institute. These modules provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in lab-based research work as well as institutional audits.

Being in this cosmopolitan city means everything is literally a tube or bus ride away. From shopping to spectacular theatre shows, you'll be sure to have a fantastic time in London.