King's College London

Entry Requirements

UK applicants

Programme specific requirements

Medical degree (e.g. MBBS) or international equivalent, and a working knowledge of the aviation environment. Ideally candidates for the Diploma or MSc in Aerospace Medicine course should have held an appointment involving the practice of aviation medicine for not less than one year.

Applicants will also have to be subject to security clearance requirements in order to be enrolled on the course. Applicants who do not pass the clearance requirements, or who refuse to have their names submitted, will not be able to study this programme, for either the MSc or PGDip/DAvMed.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

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English language requirements

English language band: D

Selection Process

Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions Portal. A non-refundable application fee of £85 applies.

We aim to process all complete applications within four to six weeks although this may take longer in February, March and over holiday periods. You will receive a notification when your application has been passed to the admissions tutor for assessment.

Successful applicants will also be require to complete a health questionnaire, which will be sent to all successful applicants once they have accepted their offer. Applicants must complete and submit the health questionnaire prior to being enrolled on the programme. You will also need to submit a medical certificate indicating that you are physically fit to participate in the practical work which may include decompression to altitude, exposure to sustained +Gz accelerations and sea and land survival conditions.

You should be aware that visits to military units are an integral part of the course and UK MOD security clearances will be sought by the College in respect of successful applicants and applications to this course implies consent to this process.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to take part in an interview either in person or, if you are overseas, via Skype. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis throughout the application cycle. The first round of interviews for this course are expected to take place in early spring 2019. If you apply before then, there may be a longer than usual period before you know the outcome of your application. We will consider all applications equally if candidates apply before the deadline.

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal Statement	Yes	You should submit a personal statement of approximately one side of A4 in length outlining your interests in the programme, including a description of your academic background, your reasons for applying and what you hope to gain from the programme. This should also include details on relevant experience in general clinical medicine and the aviation environment, your strengths and ambitions or research interests. Please also indicate at the beginning of your personal statement whether you applying for the MSc, PGDip (alone) or PGDip/DAvMed preparation.
Previous Academic Study	Yes	A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
References	Yes	Two references are required with at least one academic. Professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. Please ensure that your referees will be willing to be contacted as part of the Ministry of Defence security clearance process.
Other	Yes	You may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application.