King's College London
Medical School Profile
Here, we’ll detail how King's College London Medical School selects candidates during the medical application process.
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Grade Requirements
So you have questions about the grades needed to get into King’s College School of Medical Education? You’re in the right place to find the answers!
- What GCSE grades do King’s College (KCL) look for in medical applicants?
Grade 6/B in both English Language and Maths required.
- What IB score are King’s College (KCL) looking for in prospective medical applicants?
A total of at least 35 points, with three Higher Level subjects at 766 including Chemistry and Biology. Note the total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.
- Which A-Level subjects do King’s College (KCL) require?
A*AA at A level including Chemistry and Biology.
- What are the Graduate-Entry Requirements?
Bioscience graduates will be considered with minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree. All other graduates will be considered with minimum 2:1 AND grades AA at A level in both Biology and Chemistry.
You’ll find this information summarised in the table below:
Summary Grade Requirements Table
| Qualification | Grade Requirements for KCL |
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Predicted A levels/Scottish Highers |
A*AA at A level including Chemistry and Biology. AAA at Scottish Higher in one sitting and AA at Advanced Higher, including grade A in Advanced Higher Chemistry and Biology. If only one of Chemistry or Biology is offered at Advanced Higher, the other must be offered at |
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GCSEs/Scottish Nationals
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GCSEs: Grade 6/B in both English Language and Maths required. |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) |
A total of at least 35 points, with three Higher Level subjects at 766 including Chemistry and Biology. Note the total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. |
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Degree Qualifications (Graduate-Entry) |
Bioscience graduates will be considered with minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree. All other graduates will be considered with minimum 2:1 AND grades AA at A level in both Biology and Chemistry. |
Application Requirements
So you have questions about the medical application requirements to get into King’s College London School of Medical Education? You’re in the right place to find the answers!
- What are King’s College (KCL) work experience requirements for medicine?
It is normally expected that you will have undertaken some work experience in a caring environment and/or observation in a Medical clinical setting. If this is not possible, we look for evidence that you have worked in a setting where you can interact with the general public, eg. in a pharmacy, check-out or restaurant.
- How does King’s College (KCL) use the Medical Personal Statement?
Personal statements are used as part of the interview shortlisting process.
- Does King’s College (KCL) require the UCAT or BMAT for medicine?
UCAT.
- Which interview style does King’s College (KCL) use in its selection of medical students?
Multiple mini-interviews.
You’ll find this information summarised in the table below:
Summary Application Requirements Table
| Stage | How it's used in selection |
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Work Experience |
It is normally expected that you will have undertaken some work
experience in a caring environment and/or observation in a Medical clinical
setting. If this is not possible, we look for evidence that you have worked in
a setting where you can interact with the general public, eg. in a pharmacy,
check-out or restaurant. |
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Personal Statement |
Personal statements are used as part of the interview shortlisting process.
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Admissions Test |
UCAT. |
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Interview Methods |
Multiple mini-interviews. |