King’s College London runs a four-year accelerated Graduate/Professional Entry MBBS (A102) — a fast-track route for bioscience graduates. It is one of the more restrictive GEM routes on degree subject, and it is only open to Home fee status applicants.
Entry centres on a 2:1 in a bioscience subject containing both Biology and Chemistry content, the UCAT, and a panel interview. International students should apply to the standard five-year A100 instead.
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KCL Graduate Entry Medicine: KCL GEM Entry Requirements – King’s (KCL) Graduate Entry Medicine at a Glance (2027 Entry)
| Course | MBBS Graduate/Professional Entry (A102), 4 years accelerated |
| Who it’s for | Bioscience graduates — Home fee status ONLY |
| First degree | 2:1 in a Biosciences subject with BOTH Biology and Chemistry content |
| Acceptable degrees | Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Molecular Genetics/Biology, Pharmacy (list not exhaustive; ≥⅔ bioscience content) |
| NOT accepted | Nursing, Psychology, straight Chemistry or straight Biology degrees |
| A-levels | No specific A-level requirements for this programme |
| Admissions test | UCAT (no GAMSAT) |
| KCL Medicine Interview | Panel interview |
| Competition | ~12.6 Home applicants per place; ~3.9 per interview |
| International | NOT accepted — apply to the 5-year A100 instead |
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KCL’s A102 has one of the strictest degree-subject requirements in UK graduate entry: a 2:1 in a bioscience subject containing both Biology and Chemistry content. Psychology, Nursing, and straight single-science degrees do not qualify.
Shortlisting is UCAT-led alongside your degree; KCL then uses a panel interview to decide offers. There are no specific A-level requirements for the A102 — your bioscience degree is the academic gate.
The A102 is Home fee status only — international students must apply to the standard five-year A100. Competition is intense: around 12.6 Home applicants per place.
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There are no specific A-level requirements for the A102 — the bioscience degree is the gate:
- No specific A-level requirements for the A102 programme
- Your bioscience degree (with Biology and Chemistry content) is the academic requirement
- Focus on your degree classification and subject, not A-levels
The bioscience degree is the primary academic requirement:
- Meet KCL’s GCSE baseline (typically grade 6/B in English Language and Maths)
- The bioscience degree is the decisive academic element
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| Route / requirement | Detail |
| Degree (essential) | 2:1 in a Biosciences subject containing BOTH Biology and Chemistry content |
| Acceptable subjects | Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Molecular Genetics/Biology, Pharmacy (≥⅔ bioscience content) |
| NOT accepted | Nursing, Psychology, straight Chemistry, straight Biology |
| A-levels | No specific A-level requirements |
| Fee status | Home only — international applicants use the 5-year A100 |
| Admissions test | UCAT only — no GAMSAT |
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KCL Graduate Entry Medicine: KCL GEM Entry Requirements – King’s (KCL) GEM Admissions Test (UCAT (no GAMSAT))
KCL’s A102 uses the UCAT — not the GAMSAT.
- UCAT required — KCL does not accept the GAMSAT for the A102
- Shortlisting is UCAT-led alongside your bioscience degree
- A panel interview then decides offers
- Confirm the current UCAT expectations on KCL’s page
| Element | Detail |
| Test | UCAT (no GAMSAT) |
| Degree | 2:1 bioscience (Biology + Chemistry content) |
| KCL Medicine Interview | Panel interview |
| UCATScore admissions-test strategy KCL’s A102 is defined by its degree-subject gate — a bioscience degree with both Biology and Chemistry content. Check your degree qualifies BEFORE anything else (Psychology, Nursing and single-science degrees don’t). If it does, a strong UCAT is what secures your panel interview. If it doesn’t, KCL’s A102 is closed to you — target any-discipline GEM courses instead. |
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KCL values reflective healthcare experience for graduate entry.
- Relevant healthcare or caring experience strengthens your application
- Reflection on what you learned matters more than the setting
- Be ready to discuss it at the panel interview
KCL Graduate Entry Medicine: KCL GEM Entry Requirements – King’s (KCL) GEM Interview Format
KCL’s A102 uses a panel interview.
- Panel interview (rather than a rotating MMI)
- Assesses communication, motivation, values and suitability for medicine
- Your bioscience degree and UCAT get you there; the panel decides the offer
- Confirm the current format on KCL’s page
KCL Graduate Entry Medicine: KCL GEM Entry Requirements – King’s (KCL) Graduate Entry Medicine — Places & Competition
| Metric | Detail |
| Home applicants per place | ~12.6 |
| Home applicants per interview | ~3.9 |
| Fee status | Home only |
| KCL Medicine Interview | Panel |
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KCL Graduate Entry Medicine: KCL GEM Entry Requirements – King’s (KCL) GEM Entry Requirements for International Students
KCL’s A102 does NOT accept international students.
- Home fee status only — international applicants cannot apply to the A102
- International students should apply to the standard 5-year A100 instead
- KCL also runs the 6-year EMDP (A101) for widening-participation applicants
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What are the entry requirements for KCL Graduate Entry Medicine (A102)?
A minimum 2:1 in a bioscience subject containing both Biology and Chemistry content (e.g. Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Pharmacy), the UCAT, and a panel interview. There are no specific A-level requirements, and the A102 is Home fee status only.
What degree do I need for King’s Graduate Entry Medicine?
A minimum 2:1 honours degree in a bioscience subject with both Biology and Chemistry content. Nursing, Psychology, and straight single-science (Chemistry-only or Biology-only) degrees are not accepted.
Does KCL A102 use the GAMSAT?
No — KCL’s A102 uses the UCAT only. The GAMSAT is not accepted.
Can international students apply to KCL A102?
No — the A102 is Home fee status only. International students should apply to the standard 5-year Medicine MBBS (A100) instead.
How competitive is KCL Graduate Entry Medicine?
Very — around 12.6 Home applicants per place and 3.9 per interview, with a strict bioscience-degree requirement narrowing the eligible pool.
Are there A-level requirements for KCL A102?
No — there are no specific A-level requirements for the A102. Your bioscience degree is the academic gate.
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