King's College London (KCL) Medicine 2027: UCAT, Entry Requirements & Interview

King's College London (KCL) Medicine (King's College London GKT School of Medical Education) for 2027 entry: entry requirements, A-level and GCSE grades, how it uses the UCAT, admissions statistics, interview format and graduate entry - from MedicHut's medical admissions team.

Last reviewed: August 2026 by MedicHut's medical admissions team.

King's College London GKT School of Medical Education is also known as KCL.

King's College London Medicine entry requirements (2027 entry)

King's College London Medicine asks for A*AA (A* in Biology, Chemistry or Maths; A in Biology and Chemistry) at A-level, or 35 points overall with 766 at HL (HL Bio + Chem 7,6 in either order) in the IB. At GCSE: Grade 7 in English Language and Mathematics; broad spread of 6s and above. UCAT/academic carry more weight than GCSEs at GKT. UCAT scored across the four cognitive subtests (SJT used as a tie-break only). Predicted 2027 entry: average ~2,270 (out of 2,700) UK, lowest ~1,850; average ~2,330 Non-UK, lowest ~2,090.

A-level requirement: A*AA (A* in Biology, Chemistry or Maths; A in Biology and Chemistry)
Minimum A-levels: AAA - Biology and Chemistry required
IB requirement: 35 points overall with 766 at HL (HL Bio + Chem 7,6 in either order)
GCSE requirement: Grade 7 in English Language and Mathematics; broad spread of 6s and above. UCAT/academic carry more weight than GCSEs at GKT.
UCAS code: A100
Places: ~300 places on A100 standard entry (~410 across all KCL medicine programmes, ~5,500 applications annually)
Applications per place: ~7.7 applicants per place UK, ~11.5 Non-UK (2024 cycle)
Contextual offers: Realising Opportunities + KCL Extended Medical Programme: ABB grades and a relaxed UCAT for eligible WP applicants.
Fees: £9,535/yr Home (under review) - £56,800/yr Overseas (2026/27; 2027 entry fees to be confirmed)

SJT is used in shortlisting here, so your band sits alongside your other scores when interviews are decided.

How King's College London uses the UCAT

UCAT scored across the four cognitive subtests (SJT used as a tie-break only). Predicted 2027 entry: average ~2,270 (out of 2,700) UK, lowest ~1,850; average ~2,330 Non-UK, lowest ~2,090.

2023 -> ~2,985 (out of 3,600) - 2024 -> ~3,007 (out of 3,600) - 2025 -> ~3,034 (out of 3,600) average UK applicants invited to interview

King's College London medicine interview format

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) - 7 stations, ~7 minutes each, mix of structured questions, ethical dilemmas, role-play and a written task. January-March, online via MS Teams for the 2027 cycle.

Sample King's College London interview questions

Why King's specifically - what about GKT (Guy's, King's & St Thomas') attracts you?
Tell me about a healthcare news story from the last six months and your view on it.
Role-play: tell your flat-mate they need to move out because of repeated noise complaints.
Ethics: should doctors strike for better pay during NHS winter pressures?
Discuss the role of AI in radiology and whether it threatens junior doctor training.
Describe a time you worked in a team where someone wasn't pulling their weight.
What are the biggest pressures facing the NHS in 2027 and how would you tackle one?
Should the NHS prioritise treatments by cost-effectiveness (QALYs) or by need?
A patient asks you not to tell their family about a terminal diagnosis. What do you do?
Explain to a 10-year-old what type 1 diabetes is and how insulin works.

King's College London Medicine FAQs

What UCAT score do I need for King's Medicine 2027 entry?

King's ranks applicants by UCAT cognitive score after the academic check. The 2025 cycle effective cut-off was around 2,640. Aim for 2,700+ to comfortably clear shortlisting; below 2,600 is high-risk.

Does King's weight GCSEs heavily?

Less than UCL or Birmingham. King's wants a 7 in English Language and Maths and a sensible spread of 6s and above, but UCAT and the personal statement carry more weight.

How is the King's Medicine personal statement scored?

Across six domains: motivation for medicine, insight into the role, quality of work experience, depth of reflection, communication and breadth of activity. Each is scored 0-4.

Is King's interview MMI or panel?

MMI - seven stations of about seven minutes each. Expect ethics, role-play, motivation and a short written task on the same day.

Does King's accept Access to HE / mature applicants?

Yes. The Extended Medical Degree Programme (EMDP) is a six-year route designed for widening-participation and mature applicants from the local boroughs.

Can I resit A-levels and still apply to King's?

Resits are considered with mitigating circumstances. A *single* resit subject is more acceptable than two; achieved grades must still hit A*AA.

Does King's accept the IB?

Yes - 35 points with 766 at Higher Level (HL Biology and Chemistry both required, one at 7).

When do King's MMI invitations go out?

Mostly December-January for 2027 entry, with interviews running January-March. Final decisions are usually issued by mid-April.

Can I defer my King's Medicine offer?

Yes, deferred entry is supported provided it's agreed before you firm the offer.

Does King's interview international applicants in person?

No - for 2027 entry, MMIs run online via MS Teams for both Home and Overseas applicants.

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