A direct entry midwifery degree for students who are not registered nurses. The programme is delivered as an integrated curriculum and students attend both study days and clinical practice days during a 37.5 hour week. The aim of the programme is to enable students to become competent midwifery practitioners who are confident in promoting high quality evidence based maternity care to women, babies and families.
KEY BENEFITS
- Partnerships with two world-class Academic Health Science Centres and renowned teaching hospitals providing maternity care within a diverse demographic and cultural care context.
- Opportunities to work with highly motivated colleagues committed to leading and promoting innovative maternity care and influencing maternity service policy.
- Excellent employment prospects with King's graduates being highly sought after nationally and internationally.
- A strong focus on promoting evidence based care and appreciation of translational research.
- Opportunities to work with world-class academics and gifted students from all walks of life.
- Approachable, accessible and supportive staff.
UCAS code
B720
Programme type
Single honours
Duration
Three years
Location
Primarily Waterloo and Guy's Campuses with clinical practice in NHS Trusts
Accreditation
Registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Year of entry 2014
Offered by
Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery
Closing date
Please refer to the
UCAS website for application deadline dates, or contact the relevant Admissions Office for further advice
Fees & funding
For information on fees and funding for undergraduate programmes at King's go to
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ug/funding/ CONTACTS
Address
Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery
King's College London
James Clerk Maxwell Building
Waterloo Campus
57 Waterloo Road
London SE1 8WA
Email
Tel
0207 848 3571/3024/3233/3705
Fax
020 7848 3680
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The BSc Midwifery Studies programme aims to prepare students to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council statutory proficiencies required to register as an autonomous midwifery practitioner. It seeks to develop the knowledge, skills and professional values needed to provide safe, effective and individualised care that is sensitive and acceptable to women and their families. The programme emphasises the distinct role and responsibilities that midwives have within public health and inter-professional teams working in maternity services. There are opportunities to explore local, national and international contexts of maternal health and to undertake a free allocation elective in year 3.
The programme teaching and learning approaches utilises a blended learning approach comprised of lectures, seminars, structured reflection, student led presentations and group work, clinical skills simulation, e-learning and independent study. The assessment strategy includes formative and summative assessments such as unseen exams, multiple choice and observed structured clinical examinations, essays, projects, portfolios and clinical practice assessment.
During your first year you will gain insight into the history of the midwifery profession and the foundation of the current statutory framework for midwifery practice. In addition you will develop skills in information retrieval, interpretation and critique, in order to evaluate the reliability and validity of different types and levels of knowledge that underpin professional knowledge. You are introduced to biological and social science perspectives that inform midwifery practice and are provided with opportunities to consolidate a range of basic midwifery skills associated with 'normality' in reproductive health care.
In your second year you will continue to develop your understanding of the research process by exploring different methodological approaches to the generation of high quality evidence based care. You evaluate the specific contribution of the midwife within the multi professional team particularly in relation public health promotion strategies such as sexual and psychological health. In addition there are opportunities to explore a range of features that contribute to aspects of the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care through a continuity of care project. You will also consider different organisational aspects that influence maternity care and evaluate the impact that different care models have for perinatal and maternal care outcomes and client satisfaction. You are encouraged to reflect on case studies drawn from clinical practice and to develop a reflective approach to care particularly when reviewing complex midwifery and obstetric situations and common medical disorders encountered in childbearing women.
The emphasis in the final year is to prepare you for entry to the register and to develop your understanding of decision making processes in a variety of midwifery and obstetric scenarios. You will consolidate your understanding of the role and sphere of midwifery practice and learn how to effectively manage a range of emergency situations. You will gain insight into managerial and supervisory dimensions of midwifery practice and how institutional frameworks can support public safety and the post qualification education and professional development of midwives. In addition, with the support of a research supervisor, you will undertake a focussed student project on a specific area of interest.
ABOUT THE Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery
CAREERS
As the number one school of nursing and midwifery in London, we enjoy an excellent reputation producing outstanding clinicians and world leaders in specialist areas. Students who qualify from our programmes gain professional registration as a nurse or midwife respectively from the Nursing and Midwifery Council. With excellent employability from our programmes, many of our qualifying nurses gain employment in prominent London NHS Trusts, while others choose to work elsewhere in the UK and abroad. There is a varied choice of career destinations from hospitals to community/primary care, research to teaching, management to media. Whatever the chosen pathway, students will be well prepared to meet the challenges of a modern career in nursing and the complexities of tomorrow's healthcare. Midwives who graduate from King's are actively recruited by both national and international employers. Many are involved in innovative practices and others work as independent midwives. Many return for further graduate study in midwifery or women's health.
TEACHING STYLE
A comprehensive range of teaching and learning methods are used, each tailored to the particular area of study being undertaken, with simulation playing an increasingly significant role in clinical education. Formal lectures account for only a small proportion of the curriculum. As a School we aim to acknowledge the individuality of our students. Student-centred learning is pivotal to our philosophy and the teaching methods employed encourage and support self development and awareness through reflection on experience. We utilise practitioners, researchers and lecturers to deliver high quality research-based teaching.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT
The programmes include an equal balance of theoretical learning and clinical placement with our partner healthcare providers including leading NHS Trusts together with private and voluntary organisations. Programmes are full-time and during clinical practice students work a shift pattern similar to that of the qualified nurse/midwife. A variety of coursework, written and practical exams are used to assess students. Clinical practice is also assessed.
LOCATION
The School is located in the heart of London on the Waterloo Campus on the South Bank of the river Thames. Close links are maintained with the major teaching hospitals and NHS Trusts across London as well as private healthcare providers. Nursing and midwifery students have wide-ranging and unique opportunities to gain experience in some of the most prominent hospitals in London, alongside other areas where healthcare is delivered. This affords students the opportunity to rehearse a wide range of skills, while applying their theoretical learning to practice situations, enabling them to progress their knowledge and understanding of the discipline. For more information about our partners please visit
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/partnersSPECIAL NOTES
Nurses and midwives are involved in caring for vulnerable members of society and there is a necessity for all nursing and midwifery students to have enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosures. Prior to commencing the programme you must also have occupational health clearance. Students are not required to pay tuition fees for programmes leading to registration as a nurse or midwife.
Currently, students study the following modules:
YEAR 1
In their first year, students study the following modules:
YEAR 1 CORE
Midwifery Practice 1
Biology and Midwifery Practice 1
Biology and Midwifery Practice 2
Searching for Midwifery Evidence
Foundations of Midwifery
Pharmacology for Midwifery
Social Science and Midwifery
YEAR 2
Midwifery Practice 2
Public Health and Midwifery
Research Methods
Midwifery and Sexual Health
Medical Issues and Childbirth 1
Medical Issues and Childbirth 2
Needs Assessment and Care Pathways
Organisation and Models of Care (continues into year 3)
YEAR 3
Midwifery Emergencies
Midwifery Practice 3
Management and Education
Newborn Assessment
Student Project
Organisation and Models of Care (continued)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Australia
Tertiary Entrance Ranking
92+ ATAR, or an OP of band 5 for Queensland (Science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Austria
Reifezeugnis (Matura)
Reifezeugnis with 2 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Belgium
Certificat D
Certificat D’Enseignement Secondaire Superieur/Diploma van Secundair Onderijs with 7/10 or 15/20 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Brazil
Brazil
High School Leaving Certificate (Certificado de Ensino Médio) with 8 OR B OR Muito Bom PLUS at least one year of Bacharel/Licenciado at a Brazilian University with a GPA of at least 8.0 OR the King’s College London International Foundation Programme OR 3 A-levels with grades of BBB. Including a science.
Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Bulgaria
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with the majority of subject marks of 5 (preferably including a Science subject). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Canada
Secondary School Certificate/Diploma
High School Certificate/Diploma with 80% OR Ontario University Preparatory Course with 80% at five grade 12 4U subjects. The sixth subject may be at 4U or 4U/C level. OR the Quebec CEGEP Cote R with an overall R score of 27. (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Chile
Chile
Licencia de Educación Media with 6 PLUS at least one year of the Licenciatura at a Chilean university with a mark of 5 OR the Kings College London International Foundation Programme OR 3 A-levels with grades of BBB. Including a science. Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
China
Gao Kao (University Entrance Examination)
University Entrance Examination with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Chinese university with at least 80% (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Cyprus
Apolytirion
Apolyterion (School Leaving Certificate) with 17 (Including a science encouraged) plus at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Chinese university. Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Czech Republic
Maturita
Maturita with 2 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Denmark
Studentereksamen or Hjere Forberedelseseksamen
Studentereksamen or Højere Forberedelseseksamen with 9 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicant must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Estonia
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with majority marks of 4, (Including a science encouraged) and an attestation of success in the state entry examinations (Riigieksamitunnistus).Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen (National Matriculation)
Ylioppilastutkinto with 4 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
France
Baccalaureat (including the option internationale baccalaureat)
The Baccalaureat with 12/20 overall and preferably a 12 in Science. Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Germany
Abitur
Abitur with 1.7 overall (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Ghana
School Leaving Certificate
the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 international Cambridge-board A levels at BBB (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Greece
Apolytirion
Apolyterion with 17 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Hong Kong
No information found.
Hungary
Erettsegi
Erettsegi with 4 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
India
School Leaving Certificate
School Leaving Certificate with 85% overall OR School Leaving Certificate with 75%(Including a science encouraged) with at least a foundation/Access year or year of undergraduate study at an Indian university. Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Iran
School Leaving Certificate
Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) OR the National Entrance Exam (Kunkur) with 16 OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at BBB (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicant must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher level unless otherwise stated)
Irish Higher : At A2 B1 B2 B2 B3 B3 preferably including Science. Applicants must offer Maths and English (and Science if not offered at Higher) at a minimum of grade C or above at Ordinary level (or recognised equivalent) / FETAC: Level 5 Major award in Nursing or related science with Distinctions in at least 5 modules including D20001 Anatomy & Physiology, D20012 Introduction to Nursing , D20032 Human Growth & Development OR C20006 Biology. Applicants must also have grade C or above at Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary (or recogised equivalent) including English, Maths and Science.
Italy
Esame di Stato
Esame di Stato with 80 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. IAll applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Japan
School Leaving Certificate
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) PLUS 3 Cambridge Board International A-levels at BBB OR an Associate degree or Diploma from a Junior College (Jun-Gakushi) with a GPA of 3.3 or B+ or 4 OR a foundation year. (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicant must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Latvia
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu with 7 (Including a science encouraged) with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Latvian university. Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Brandos Atestatas with 80 (Including a science encouraged) with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Lithuanian university. Applicants must also meet English language requirements. IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Luxembourg
Diplome de Fin D
Diplome de Fin D’Etudes Secondaires with Assez Bien (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Malta
Matriculation Certificate - Advanced level
Matriculation Certificate with BBB (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Mexico
Mexico
The Bachillerato with a mark of 8 PLUS the King’s College London International Foundation Programme OR at least one year of the Licenciado study with an overall average mark of at least 8/10 OR A-levels with grades of BBB. Including a science. Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Moldova
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 7 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Netherlands
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
VWO with 6.5 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
New Zealand
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 (NCEA)
The NCEA level 3 with Merit in the majority of standards/modules in four subjects (preferably including a Science subject). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Nigeria
School Leaving Certificate
The Senior School Certificate (SSC/SSCE) OR the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 Cambridge International A levels at BBB (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Norway
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering grade 4 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Pakistan
High School Certificate (HSSC)
High School Certificate with A (Including a science encouraged) with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Pakistani university. Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Poland
Matura
Matura with 70% in extended level subjects (preferably including a Science subject). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicant must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Portugal
Diploma de Ensino Secundário
Diploma de Ensino Secundário with 17 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Romania
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 7 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Russia
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii with an average of 4 (Including a science encouraged) with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Russian university. Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicant must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Saudi Arabia
School Leaving Certificate
College of Technology Diploma OR Higher Technical Institute Diploma OR Junior Health College Diploma OR Undergraduate Diploma with 85% OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at BBB (Including a science encouraged). All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Singapore
Singapore A Level
BBB in three content-based H2 subjects (preferably including a Science subject). Knowledge and Inquiry is not considered as part of the offer. Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Slovakia
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuska/Maturita
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita with 2 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Slovenia
Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Maturitetno Spricevalo with 4 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
South Africa
South African Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement
The National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement with ABBBB (preferably including a Science subject). All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Spain
Titulo de Bachiller
Titulo de Bachiller with 7 overall (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Sweden
Fullständigt Slutbetyg (School Leaving Certificate)
Fullstandigt Slutbeytg with VG (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Switzerland
Federal Maturity Certificate
Federal Maturity Certificate with an overall mark of 4 (Including a science encouraged). Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
Turkey
Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma)
Lise Diplomasi with an overall mark of 4 (Including a science encouraged) with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Turkish university. Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
United Kingdom
A levels
BBB
Compulsory subjects
A Level science subject encouraged. Five GCSEs grade C including English Language, Maths and Science required. Applicants will also need to demonstrate academic study within the last 5 years and appropriate healthcare experience either or voluntary or paid is encouraged.
12 unit A level in vocational subjects
BB in a science/health/nursing subject plus A-level grade B and AS-level grade pass
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
Access to HE Diploma in either Health & Social Care, Nursing and Midwifery, or Science with at least 30 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, 12 at Merit and 3 at pass. Supplementary information and achievement e.g marks for certain credits/subjects may be required depending on course content. Plus at least five GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications at grade C or above including English Language, Maths and Science.
Cambridge Pre-U
3 Pre-U Principal Subjects with grades of M2 M2 M2 (science subjects encouraged). Five GCSEs (or recognised equivalent) at grade C including English Language, Maths and Science required. Applicants will also need to demonstrate academic study within the last 5 years and appropriate healthcare experience either or voluntary or paid is encouraged.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
DDM. Relevant subjects, e.g. Health and Social Care, or Applied Science preferred. Other subjects will be considered. GCSE or equivalent requirements must also be met.
Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers
ABBBB at Highers to include Science. Applicants must offer either 5 subjects including Mathematics , English and Science at Credit Level Standard grades at 1 or 2/Intermediate 2 grade C, or recognised equivalent.
International Baccalaureate
32 points and HL 555 (HL Science encouraged). Five GCSEs (or recognised equivalent) at grade C including English Language, Maths and Science required. Applicants will also need to demonstrate academic study within the last 5 years and appropriate healthcare experience either or voluntary or paid is encouraged.Applicants must also meet English language requirements. IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
European Baccalaureate
75% overall including 7/5 in science option (written test) . Applicants must also meet English language requirements. IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
USA
Advanced Placement Tests and/or SAT/ACT (SAT/ACT acceptable only where stipulated)
Three AP subjects with 444 preferably including a Science. Applicants must also meet English language requirements. All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of study (equivalent to the UK GCSE grade C) in Maths, English Language and Science - please contact Admissions if you have any queries.
Please note that due to the way this course is funded, unfortunately only applicants with 'Home' or 'EU' fee status are eligible to apply. See 'Fees and funding' note opposite for guidance.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Aptitude testing
On your Selection Day, you will be asked to complete two short tests in literacy and numeracy.
NON ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Scholastic activities
Applicants will also need to demonstrate academic study within the last 5 years
Work shadowing/observation
Appropriate healthcare experience either or voluntary or paid is encouraged.
If you are interested in coming to King’s, you should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) and apply online via the UCAS website (click on 'apply'). If you are applying through a school or college, you will need to obtain a 'buzzword' from the centre you are applying through. Alternatively, you can apply as an individual, independent of a school or college. Please see the UCAS website for instructions. The UCAS institution code name for King’s is KCL, and the institution code is K60.
There are a few programmes which require direct application to King's, this will be stated above
All applications are processed through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a selection day (normally held between December and April) for an interview before offers are made. This provides an opportunity for applicants to meet our staff and students and get to know the university and campus.