King's College London
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King's College London's GKT Medical School is one of the UK's largest and most clinically focused, training students at Guy's, King's College, and St Thomas' Hospitals — three of London's greatest teaching hospitals. The school's emphasis on clinical excellence is outstanding.
Annual Tuition
£9,250/year
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About King's College London
King's College London is a Russell Group university with one of the UK's oldest medical schools (founded 1831). Its GKT School of Medical Education (Guy's, King's, and St Thomas') merges three historically distinguished London teaching hospitals — Guy's Hospital (founded 1721), King's College Hospital, and St Thomas' Hospital (adjacent to the Houses of Parliament). The five-year MBBS programme provides clinical rotations across these iconic sites plus the Maudsley Hospital (the UK's leading psychiatric teaching hospital).
King's Health Partners is one of the UK's largest Academic Health Sciences Centres, encompassing over 4.8 million patient contacts annually. Research strengths include mental health and neuroscience (the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience is one of the world's largest), dental research (King's is globally top-ranked), and genomics. The Strand and London Bridge campuses sit in central London.
For UK students, King's offers extraordinary clinical diversity across London's most historic teaching hospitals with particular strength in mental health and dental sciences.
Programmes Offered
Key Highlights
Guy's, King's, and St Thomas' hospitals
One of UK's largest medical schools
South London clinical diversity
Strong clinical skills focus
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
UCAT, AAA A-levels (Chemistry + Biology), interview
Student Accommodation
KCL halls in central London; private market also available
Scholarships Available
King's College London offers scholarship opportunities for international students. Contact Medicine Clearing to learn about current funding options for your intake year.
King's College London vs UK Medical Schools
| Factor | King's College London | UK Medical Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Annual) | £9,250/year | £9,250/year |
| Duration | 5 years | 5 years |
| UCAT Required | Yes / Equivalent | Yes (33 schools) |
| Teaching Language | English | English |
| Acceptance Rate | Higher — focused entrance criteria | ~8% average |
| GMC Pathway | PLAB/UKMLA → Full Registration | Direct Registration |
| Gap Year Risk | None — rolling admissions | High — 12-month UCAS cycle |
| NHS Eligibility | Yes — after UKMLA | Yes — direct |
Application Timeline — King's College London
| Step | Phase | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free Strategy Consultation | Week 1 |
| 2 | Eligibility Assessment & University Match | Week 1 |
| 3 | Document Preparation & Personal Statement | Weeks 1-2 |
| 4 | Application Submission to King's College London | Weeks 2-3 |
| 5 | Entrance Exam / Interview Preparation | Weeks 3-4 |
| 6 | Offer Confirmation | Weeks 4-5 |
| 7 | Visa Processing & Accommodation | Weeks 5-7 |
| 8 | Pre-departure Briefing & Arrival Support | Weeks 7-8 |
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