Program Overview

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Extended Medical Degree Programme MBBS

Overview

The Extended Medical Degree Programme MBBS (EMDP) is a six-year undergraduate degree program designed for students from non-selective state schools. The program aims to broaden participation in medicine by leveling the educational playing field and preparing outstanding doctors capable of working as members of teams to provide safe and effective patient-centered care.

Course Aims

• To broaden participation in medicine by leveling the educational playing field.
• To prepare outstanding doctors capable of working as members of teams to provide safe and effective patient-centered care.
• To educate clinical scientists committed to life-long learning and education.
• To nurture resilient professionals capable of adapting to changing healthcare needs.
• To inspire collaborative leaders actively engaged in the improvement of patient and population health.

Base Campuses

• Guy's Campus: The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, and the Institute of Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.
• Denmark Hill Campus: Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.

Special Features

• Optional study abroad: On this program, you will have the opportunity to apply to study abroad, supported by the Study Abroad Tutor in your department and King’s Global Mobility Office.

Course Accreditation

• General Medical Council (GMC)

Regulating Bodies

• King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Subject Requirements

• Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry
• A-Levels: Required grades: ABB
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 from three Higher Levels

Alternative Accepted Qualifications

• Access to HE Diploma
• BTEC Nationals/CTECs
• Cambridge Pre-U
• European Baccalaureate
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

English Language Requirements

• English language band: B

Selection Process

• Eligibility for the EMDP: You must have attended only non-selective state education since the age of 11, not have started or completed a degree before submitting your application, have sat the UCAT prior to submitting your application, and have a Home fee status.
• Special consideration will also be given to applicants from schools with low attainment, low participation areas, participants of Realising Opportunities, participants who have completed King’s K+ or Medview / Dentview programs, care-experienced applicants, and applicants with other widening participation backgrounds.

Personal Statement and Reference

• Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application.
• We are looking particularly for evidence of appropriate commitment to, and realistic appreciation of, the academic, physical, and emotional demands of a medicine degree program and career as a health professional.

Shortlisting

• When considering applicants which will be shortlisted for interview, we consider GCSE (or equivalent performance), predicted or achieved A-level grades (or equivalent), the personal statement, the reference, and the score in the UCAT.

The Interview

• No offers are made without an interview.
• Interviews are usually held between November to May, and you must be available for interview in order to be considered for admission.

Receiving a Decision

• Applications each year for our undergraduate medical programs are around 5500 for a total of 410 places.
• Nearly 800 of these applications are for EMDP.
• Around 1200 – 1400 applicants are selected for interview across all medicine programs, and there are around 80 places available on A101.

Resits

• In a standard admissions cycle, we are able to consider applicants who have retaken their qualifications.

Transfers

• Transfers into this program are not permitted.

UCAS Choices

• A maximum of four choices on the UCAS form may be made for programs which lead to a professional qualification in medicine.

Teaching Methods

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Seminars
• Directed self-study

Learning Outcomes

• On successful completion of the course, you will receive your MBBS degree, which is a primary medical qualification (PMQ).
• Holding a PMQ entitles you to apply for provisional registration with the General Medical Council, subject only to its acceptance that there are no Fitness to Practise concerns that need consideration.

Assessment

• Formative Assessment
• Summative Assessment

Structure

• The Intercalated BSc is optional but must be taken between Stages 2 and 3.

Required Modules

• Foundations of Biomedical Science (45 credits)
• Anatomy and Physiology of Systems (45 credits)
• Introduction to Values Based Clinical Practice (30 credits)

Optional Modules

• There are no optional modules for this year.

Employability

• Our course is accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this Primary Medical Qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.

Tuition Fees

• Full-time tuition fees UK: The UK tuition fee for the academic year is currently £9,535 per year.

Additional Costs

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies
• Clothing for optional course-related events and competitions
• Library fees and fines
• Personal photocopies
• Printing course handouts
• Society membership fees
• Stationery
• Graduation costs
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses

Funding

• To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's, please visit the Fees and Funding section.