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Extended Medical Degree Programme
- MB BS
- 6 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- King’s College London
Course summary
Our Extended Medical Degree course MBBS (EMDP) is specifically designed for students who are studying A-levels or Access to Medicine at a non- selective state school or who are participants of Realising Opportunities across England. The course offers a more graduated introduction to medical study than the standard MBBS degree and provides greater academic and pastoral support.
Key benefits
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Graduated introduction to medical study with additional support in your first two years
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Integration of medical science with clinical teaching and focus on learning in close contact with patients
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Focus on learning in close contact with patients
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Partner hospitals include Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals – three of the most renowned and busiest teaching hospitals in London. • In addition, students benefit from clinical placements at district general hospitals located across the south east of England and over 350 general practices.
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Learn from some of the world’s most influential clinicians and scientists, who are global leaders in life sciences and medical research.
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A multi-faculty university giving you access to a breadth of non-core subjects including humanities and social sciences.
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Twinned with leading medical schools around the world, providing opportunities for clinical exchanges during your elective module.
Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Medical Council
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This programme is only open to non-selective state schools students or participants of Realising Opportunities in England. For more details, see below
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- MB BS • Full-time • 6 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
15 October
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A101
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
King's College London, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This programme is only open to non-selective state schools students or participants of Realising Opportunities in England. For more details, see below
Apply by
15 October
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A101
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Please note that students with Overseas fee status are ineligible to apply for this programme. UKCISA has a number of resources to advise you of which fee status category you may fall into dependent on your circumstances, so we would recommend reviewing these prior to making an application.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Including grade A in either Biology or Chemistry and grade B in the other. If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will also be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects.
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A 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.
Additionally: GCSE grade 6/B in both English Language and Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits
QAA Access to Medicine/Dentistry HE Diploma taken at an eligible UK Further Education College full time over one year may be considered.
Of the 45 Level 3 credits, 30 credits must be from units at Distinction with 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Selectors will be looking for an appropriate amount of Level 3 Chemistry and Biology.
Additionally, GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent) in both English language and Mathematics required.
Scottish Higher - BBB
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB
Including Biology and Chemistry at Advanced Higher level.
Must be in addition of three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in either Higher Level Biology or Higher Level Chemistry and grade 5 at Higher Level in the other.
Notes: The total point score of 33 includes TOK/EE.
GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics requirement can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level.
All applicants must take the UCAT.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2
Including D3 in either Biology or Chemistry and M2 in the other.
Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) considered.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applicants must obtain or have obtained grade 6 or B in both GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics
T Level - Not accepted
Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry, as well as GCSE (or equivalent) study of English language and Maths.
All applicants must take the UKCAT. For more information on our entry requirements, please visit our online prospectus.
Additional entry requirements
- Admission tests
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
- University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
- Must be taken in the summer before applying
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill | |
| PTE Academic | 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill | |
| Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7 |
We also accept a number of English language tests taken as part of school-level qualifications. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band B.
Band B https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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