A structured programme of 13 core online lectures designed to guide you through every stage of crafting a strong application. It serves as a hub of support for students who aspire to study medicine or dentistry, offering insights from practicing doctors, dentists, and King’s College London social mobility staff. Alongside these lectures, you’ll have the chance to take part in Q&A sessions with current medical and dental students, gaining first-hand advice on what the application process involves and how to showcase your strengths. More than just lectures, the series connects you with a community of like-minded students who share your ambition, giving you the opportunity to explore what a career in healthcare looks like and what it takes to succeed.

• Become part of our growing community of students who hear from speakers working in varied specialities and at different career stages.
• Gain an understanding of the realities of being a healthcare professional and the range of opportunities in medicine and dentistry.
• The chance to reflect on your own skills and experiences to understand how you can make the best possible application to medical or dental school.
• Find out more about the main elements of the application process: personal statements, the UCAT, and interviews.
• Get your questions answered each week by experts.
• Last year's lectures included topics such as cardiology, prosthodontics, renal transplant, alongside discussion about the medical and dental student experience
• A special Q&A with key admissions colleagues in the school of medicine at KCL and other universities.

• This programme is for students in Year 11, 12, or 13 as of September 2025, or on a gap year prior to applying to university. Alternatively, if you are a mature student, you are currently taking an Access to Higher Education course.
• Are currently attending (or most recently studied at) a state school (non-fee paying). If this school is non-selective you are automatically eligible to take part in the programme. If the school is selective, you must meet one other widening participation criteria (please see the application form for more information).

• The programme takes place as a live stream on Zoom Webinar. Students will be able to access the lecture via an internet browser or the Zoom app on a computer or mobile device.
• The lecture series begins in March and runs until July.

To apply for the programme, please complete the application form here. The deadline to complete the form is Monday 9^th February at 2:00pm.

If you have any questions about the programme, please contact Aniqa Rob, Senior Social Mobility & Widening Participation Officer via email on outreachformedicine@kcl.ac.uk.