Overview

    Medicine involves long-term commitment and dedication. Studying at Kent and Medway Medical School offers you diverse career opportunities and experience to learn medicine across primary care, community and mental health settings, as well as the major medical and surgical specialities.*

    Our five-year medical degree, awarded jointly awarded with the University of Kent, leads to the qualification of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BM BS)*.

    Kent and Medway Medical School builds on the existing high quality clinical teaching and research strengths of both universities and is working in partnership with Brighton and Sussex Medical School for support and quality assurance purposes.

    For full course information visit the Kent and Medway Medical School.

    Please note that when applying, you will need to use UCAS institution code K31.

    Why study Medicine at CCCU?

    Throughout the course, you will focus on how you apply your learning to clinical practice. You will undertake placements in a range of medical, surgical, primary care, and community settings. This may include a combination of face-to-face and digitally enhanced work. You will gain vital practical experience, develop clinical skills, and learn to work in collaboration as part of a multi-professional team.

    As part of our innovative, integrated, and blended curriculum, you will learn in small groups and spend time with some of the best medical educators in their fields. You will learn anatomy in a modern anatomy suite, using human cadavers and radiological imaging, as well as through the use of cutting-edge digital technology.

    It is also possible to take a year out and complete an additional degree as a intercalated degree after your third year of study.

    I chose KMMS because they are very patient-centred in their approach and I want to be a good doctor in the future taking care of my patients.
    Zuvarnan, Medicine student

    Entry requirements

    GCSE

    A* to B or 9 to 6 in five subjects which must include English language, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics or a double science.

    A level

    AAB which must include chemistry or biology, and one of either chemistry, biology, mathematics, psychology, physics, computing, or computer science. General studies and critical thinking are not accepted as a third A level.

    A full list of entry requirements can be found on the KMMS website.

    International students

    Find more information on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) requirements on our website.

    Depending which country you're from, there may be specific entry requirements. Check your country to see if this is applicable to you.

    How you’ll learn

    You will use individual patient studies to help you to underpin the knowledge, skills, and professional values of a doctor. Patient educators are involved throughout our programme to give you critical understanding of the patient’s journey and feedback on your skills.

    You will use an ePortfolio as part of your continual professional development, which will continue for the rest of your professional medical career. To help develop your skills, patient educators are involved throughout our programme to give you critical understanding and feedback.

    Learning about leadership, management and how to work effectively within teams, you will have opportunity to learn alongside students from other years on the BM BS* programme, as well as with students on other programmes at the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University.

    For the first two years on our programme, you will focus on systems-based learning, working individually and in groups for both your academic and clinical teaching. You will learn the core knowledge and clinical skills of a doctor using lectures, tutorials, clinical symposia, cadaveric dissection, e-learning, and clinical simulation. We will help you reach your full potential as you learn in modern, bespoke simulation facilities and learning spaces.

    We expect academic ability, but equally we are looking for the right personal qualities that people require in a good doctor.
    Professor Chris HollandDean of Kent and Medway Medical School

    How you’ll be assessed

    Formal and informal assessments occur throughout the course. You will have the opportunity to prepare for your summative assessments through formative opportunities. Summative assessments include a combination of knowledge assessments including very short answer questions, single best answer multiple choice questions and some essays. We will also test your clinical and professional skills through practical assessment methods such as OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Exams).

    Your professional development will be captured through assessments that sit within your e-Portfolio. This can include feedback from colleagues and staff, and your own reflective writing. Regular meetings with your Personal Academic Tutor and Educational Supervisor ensure that you are given support to keep on track throughout your programme.

    Your future career

    On completion of the course you will be an excellent doctor, equipped with curiosity, academic, professional, and clinical skills to influence and improve future health care.

    You will be eligible to apply for a UK Foundation Programme job anywhere in the United Kingdom. This provides you with the required postgraduate experience to gain full registration with the General Medical Council. After obtaining full registration, you will have the education and experience to apply for any one of over 100 possible medical specialties. Qualified doctors also work in media, arts, business, third sector, government, the military, research, and technology industries.

    There are national programmes available for medical graduates to obtain specialist postgraduate training and experience in leadership, management, entrepreneurialism, and research.

    Fees

    For more information on fees and funding please visit the KMMS website.

    Specialist facilities

     Kent and Medway Medical School will benefit from significant investment into modern, purpose-built facilities to develop dedicated teaching and learning environments at both the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University.

    The universities are committed to a student experience that encompasses facilities and services coordinated between both institutions.

    For more information on your learning and details of the programme please see the Kent and Medway Medical School website.

    Please note

    *Kent and Medway Medical School will adhere to national and local regulatory guidance regarding clinical placements for medical students.  This may include additional precautions and or the withdrawal of medical students from placements.  All attempts will be made to provide alternative, suitable learning opportunities under such circumstances. 

    Disclaimer

    ** This information is for indicative guidance only. Kent and Medway Medical School is a new medical school and the BM BS programme is subject to successful progress through the General Medical Council’s quality assurance programme 

    Regulated by the Office for Students

    The Office for Students (OfS) regulates Canterbury Christ Church University. The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. It aims to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. Further details about its work are available on the OfS website.

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    Duration:

    5 years

    UCAS code:

    A100

    Location(s):

    Canterbury
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