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Years 1 and 2 – Foundations and Early Clinical Exposure
Covers foundational biomedical and psychosocial sciences using a systems-based approach. Students begin clinical skills training and gain early patient contact through community placements.
Year 3 – Core Clinical Rotations
Introduces full-time clinical rotations in core disciplines such as Medicine, Surgery, and Perioperative Care. Students also study Clinical Pharmacology, Therapeutics, and the Scientific Basis of Medicine.
Year 4 – Specialist Rotations and Research
Focuses on specialist clinical placements and includes an individual research project. Students explore areas of interest while further developing clinical and academic skills.
Year 5 – Preparation for Practice
Final year includes senior clinical rotations in Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Psychiatry, Medicine, and Surgery. Students complete elective placements and undertake final assessments, preparing for transition into the Foundation Programme.
Teaching Approach
The curriculum is integrated and systems-based, combining lectures, tutorials, seminars, clinical simulation, cadaveric dissection, and e-learning. This ensures a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical clinical experience.
Clinical Placements
Early clinical placements begin in community and primary care settings. As the program progresses, students undertake hospital-based rotations across medical and surgical specialties, mental health, and community care, primarily within the Kent and Medway region.
Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) is a partnership between the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University. It was established to meet the healthcare needs of the Kent and Medway region and offers a five-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) program. The curriculum combines early clinical exposure with a systems-based, integrated approach to learning.
Clinical Placement Sites
KMMS students gain practical experience through a wide network of clinical placements across Kent and Medway, including:
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Includes Kent and Canterbury Hospital, William Harvey Hospital, and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital. These sites offer services across emergency medicine, surgery, internal medicine, and specialty care.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Provides clinical placements in general medicine, surgical specialties, and oncology services.
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Offers comprehensive services including acute care, maternity, and specialty medicine. It is a key site for clinical teaching.
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Delivers mental health services and offers student placements in general adult psychiatry, older adult care, child and adolescent mental health, perinatal psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and intellectual disabilities.
Research Opportunities
Summer Research Projects:
Many medical schools offer summer research studentships, allowing students to participate in supervised research during vacation periods. These experiences help develop academic inquiry and analytical skills.
Undergraduate Research Programs:
Programs typically last 4–12 weeks during summer, offering hands-on involvement in research with potential financial support. They are valuable for students considering academic medicine or specialisation.
Internships and Clinical Experience
International Medical Internships:
Several organisations provide structured internships abroad, exposing students to varied healthcare systems and practices in real clinical settings. These placements enhance cross-cultural communication and global health perspectives.
Medical graduates in the UK follow a structured career progression pathway after completing their MBBS or equivalent degree. Upon graduation, they enter the Foundation Programme, a two-year paid training period (FY1 and FY2) where they rotate through various specialties to gain broad clinical experience. Successful completion of this leads to full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
After Foundation Training, doctors choose a specialty and apply for Core or Specialty Training. Core Training typically lasts 2–3 years and is followed by higher Specialty Training, while some fields (like General Practice or Surgery) offer run-through training from the start. Specialty training durations vary—General Practice takes around 3 years, while hospital specialties can take 5–8+ years, depending on the discipline. After completing training, doctors become Consultants in hospital specialties or General Practitioners (GPs).
In terms of further study, many graduates pursue postgraduate qualifications to enhance their expertise or academic profile. Options include:
Master’s degrees (e.g., MSc in Public Health, Medical Education, Clinical Research, or Global Health)
PhDs or MD(Res) for careers in academia or research
Diplomas and Certificates in fields like Tropical Medicine, Radiology, or Dermatology
Intercalated BSc or MBPhD programmes (during or after undergraduate studies for research-focused pathways)
This combination of structured clinical training and academic opportunities allows UK-trained doctors to build flexible, rewarding careers in medicine, academia, global health, and beyond.
A Levels - AAB with Chemistry and/or Biology; if only one, second must be Physics, Maths, or Psychology. GCSEs: 5 subjects at 9–6 (A*–B) incl. English, Maths, Bio, Chem, and Physics/Double Science.IBDP - 34 points overall, with Higher Level 6 in Biology or Chemistry, and another science subject if both are not offered.Indian - CBSE 12: 70% overall. For GCSE equivalence, min 50% in Maths, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in CBSE 12. If no Maths in 12, accept Maths 10 or Econ 12 at 65%.Students of age 18 years only can take the course at the start of the intake. The university requires the UCAT, followed by an MMI.PhysicianSurgeonFamily Medicine DoctorEmergency Medicine PhysicianMedical ResearcherClinical Trials CoordinatorEpidemiologistPublic Health AdministratorMedical EducatorHospital AdministratorMedical Science LiaisonHealthcare ConsultantTelehealth PhysicianHealth AdvocateForensic PathologistOccupational Health PhysicianSports PhysicianMedical WriterHealth Informatics Specialist
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