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TRAIN TO BE A DOCTOR at the new Kent and Medway Medical School starting September 2020
2 www.kmms.ac.uk
Thinking of Why choose Kent and
a career in Medway Medical School?
medicine? Our new medical school will inspire the
next generation of medical professionals.
If you've always known
you want to become
For September 2020, we want to psychiatry, acute care and stroke
a doctor, or have a attract aspiring, talented students care. Right from the start, you will
passion for helping from diverse backgrounds across meet patients by working in the
people and want to the local community and beyond. community and in hospitals on
make a difference, then We will educate and train doctors placements, gaining vital hands-
studying medicine at the to deliver and practice 21st- on experience, developing clinical
new Kent and Medway century modern medicine. skills and learning to work as part
of multi-professional teams.
Medical School (KMMS) Not only do we expect academic
could be for you. ability, but we’re looking for the Graduates will be excellent
personal qualities that people doctors with the curiosity,
Medicine involves long-term require in a good doctor. academic, professional and
commitment and dedication, Students need to be competent, clinical skills to influence and
so our course offers you diverse compassionate, caring and improve local healthcare.
career opportunities and adaptable, able to deliver the
experience to reach your core NHS values and focused KMMS is an exciting collaboration
potential to practice medicine on person-centred healthcare. between Canterbury Christ
across primary care, acute Church University and the
care, community and mental Our innovative and integrated University of Kent, built on our
health settings, as well as the curriculum is delivered by a wide existing high-quality clinical
major medical and surgical range of expert teachers, offering teaching and research strengths.
specialties. you a holistic approach to manage
future patient and population Our course is based on,
needs for the whole of Kent and closely matches, the fully
and Medway. accredited programme delivered
by our partner and mentor
This five-year Bachelor of institution, Brighton and Sussex
Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Medical School.
(BM BS)* programme offers you
the opportunity to experience a * Subject to successful progress
range of specialisms including through the General Medical Council’s
general practice, surgery, quality assurance programme.
Widening access to medicine
We want to encourage aspiring students from all backgrounds in
Kent and Medway to consider studying medicine.
If eligible, students from a widening participation background may
receive a reduced conditional offer.
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Our course
We want to recruit, train and support Our graduates will have the knowledge, clinical
pioneering students who are right for skills and professional apitude to lead and innovate
in 21st-century healthcare.
the profession. We want our students to
become committed and compassionate • You will have the opportunity to learn from a range
practitioners who are really in touch with of integrated medical, surgical, primary care and
their patients and dedicated to the core community placements
values of the NHS. • You will work directly with patients and develop
your skills and knowledge
Our five-year medical degree, awarded jointly • You will learn in small groups and be taught by
by Canterbury Christ Church University and the some of the best medical educators in the field
University of Kent, leads to the qualification of • You will learn anatomy and physiology in a
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BM BS).* modern, well-equipped anatomy suite, using
full-body dissection and radiological imaging.
The course enables you to become a highly
competent, strongly motivated doctor committed
to the highest standards of clinical practice,
professionalism and patient care, able to pursue * Subject to successful progress through the General
a successful medical career. Medical Council’s quality assurance programme.
Structure of the course
Years 1 and 2 – based across the two
universities’ campuses (80%), with one day a
week (20%) on placements in general practice
and community settings.
Years 3 and 4 – based in clinical placements
across Kent and Medway hospitals and
general practices (80%) and learning on
campus (20%).
Intercalated year – you will have the option to
study an intercalated degree between years 3
and 4.
Year 5 – consists of clinical assistantships
designed to help you consolidate your learning
and prepare for clinical practice.
Visit www.kmms.ac.uk for full course details
and structure.4 www.kmms.ac.uk
Location and facilities
Location
Both universities’ campuses are
located in the historic and bustling
city of Canterbury, a UNESCO
World Heritage site.
The University of Kent is set in
300 acres of parkland, overlooking
the city and Canterbury Christ
Church University is in the heart
of the city centre.
Specialist modern
facilities
Our new medical school has
seen huge investment on both
universities’ campuses and you
will benefit from modern, purpose-
built facilities, including lecture
gyms, as well as the opportunity Accommodation
to join a huge range of societies
theatres and large teaching Both universities offer a
at either students’ union.
rooms, PC labs, clinical skills wide range of high-quality
facilities, simulation suites and
anatomy labs. Support and wellbeing accommodation options to suit
all budgets. As a KMMS student,
Studying medicine is a demanding you can apply online to live at
Libraries course and requires long-term either Canterbury Christ Church
commitment. During your five University or the University of Kent
Both universities have excellent
years here, you may experience accommodation, on or close to
library facilities which are
challenges that you need help campuses, facilities and amenities.
available to you to support your
with. Whether you need any
studies. Both provide extended
additional support with study, You need to apply for
opening hours and are equipped
financial advice, or just a listening accommodation for your first year
with a wide range of materials
ear, our support staff are here to by 31 July, but late applications
(printed and electronic), including
help you get the best out of your will be considered depending on
study spaces, computer suites
time with us. availability. Accommodation offers
and dedicated subject librarians.
will be made once all course
In addition, you have access to
resources at local NHS providers. Disability conditions have been met and
unconditional places have been
For students with disabilities,
Social and leisure
confirmed.
specific learning difficulties and
long-term medical conditions
As a KMMS student, you benefit While you are on several of your
(including mental health
from the facilities and support of hospital clinical placements,
conditions), specialist services
both Canterbury Christ Church accommodation is provided by
are available to provide support
University and the University of the hosting site. There is also a
and oversee the implementation
Kent. Both campuses offer wide range of accommodation
of reasonable adjustments in
a variety of facilities, including available for all students from
teaching and assessment.
cafés, shops and fully equipped year 2 onwards.5 www.kmms.ac.uk
How to apply
Entry requirements
Qualification Grades required Required subjects
GCSE or equivalent Normally A* to B Five subjects which must include English Language, Mathematics,
or 9 to 6 Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a Double Science
A level (or AAB 1st A level group 2nd A level group 3rd A level group
equivalent) Chemistry, Biology Chemistry, Biology, Any other A level except
Maths, Psychology, General Studies/Critical
Physics Thinking
International 34 points Must include Biology or Chemistry at HL6 and one further HL subject
Baccalaureate in Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology at grade 6
Degree 2.1 or above Biology, Chemistry or Biosciences-related subject
BTEC Not accepted
Applicants will need to register and take the UCAT For widening participation students
(UK Clinical Aptitude Test). • We will guarantee an invitation to interview for
applicants who meet the minimum academic
Additional information criteria and are currently studying at schools in the
• Applicants who have studied an Access to Kent and Medway Progression Foundation (KMPF)
Medicine programme will be considered for entry: or a partner school or college of either Canterbury
- We will accept a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 Christ Church University or the University of Kent
with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit • We will guarantee an invitation to interview for
- Applicants should achieve 15 credits in applicants who meet the minimum academic
Chemistry or Biology with at least 12 graded criteria and are currently in care or have been in
level-3 credits at Distinction care for at least three months during their lifetime
• We will consider applicants who have an upper- • Offer BBB for contextual admissions
second class honours degree in Biology, Interviews
Chemistry or Biosciences-related subject for
entry onto the first year of our BM BS degree If you meet the entry criteria above, the next step
• For international students, we require the is to attend a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI):
Academic IELTS test with a minimum overall • We will guarantee an invitation to interview for
score of 7.0 with 7.0 in each element applicants who meet the minimum criteria and
• You will also need a satisfactory enhanced have achieved the required result in the UCAT
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (UK Clinical Aptitude Test)
and Occupational Health Check • Multiple Mini Interviews will take place between
December and February
To apply to KMMS, you should submit your application
to UCAS by the deadline of 15 October 2019.Key facts Further information
Course name To find out more information or to order a
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BM BS) prospectus, please see www.kmms.ac.uk
Duration
Full-time undergraduate (five years)
Visit us
For details about open days, events and other
UCAS code ways to meet our representatives at events in
the UK, Europe and across the world please
Institution Code K31
see www.kmms.ac.uk
Course Code A100
DPC 128180 01/19 PUB1190
Disclaimer
This publication was produced in January 2019. At the time of going to print the Kent and Medway Medical School
made every effort to ensure that the information contained was fair and accurate. However, the courses, services and
other matters may be subject to change. KMMS is a new medical school and the BM BS programme is subject to
successful progress through the General Medical Council’s quality assurance programme. Applicants should not rely
solely on this leaflet and should visit the KMMS website for the most up-to-date information, visit www.kmms.ac.uk
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