Aspiring medics delight at university offers

As they begin their A Level study leave, ten of our Upper Sixth students are holding competitive offers to study Medicine from a range of institutions including Oxford, Leeds and UCL.

Deputy Head of Sixth Form, Lee Parkes, has guided King’s students through the application process for the last two years. He said: “There has been a 25% increase in applications for Medicine since 2017 but the number of places available has fallen from 9,500 to 7,000 over the same period. 

“We are therefore incredibly proud that we have seen a steady increase in Medicine offers over the last few years and that King’s students continue to be competitive even in the context of the national picture.”

At King’s, students are supported to achieve their goal as soon as they join the Sixth Form. In fortnightly Enrichment sessions, students can take the Medics elective, which covers all the essentials for Medicine applicants, and in the service strand of the Enrichment course, students can choose to visit a care home, which gives invaluable experience for enhancing their Medicine applications. 

Peer support is also key at King’s. Successful Upper Sixth students run a popular MedSoc for Lower Sixth students, and they also hold a useful Q&A which gives next year’s applicants the most up-to-date insight into the process.

Alongside this, time is allocated for mock UCAT and BMAT tests, as well as mock interviews with both school staff and external interviewers. This prepares students for the demanding application process, and also allows them opportunity to refine their technique and approach where necessary. 

Mr Parkes believes that this high level of support contributes to the success of King’s students: “Applying to study Medicine is a rigorous process that demands high predicted grades, an in-depth interview, an excellent – and relevant – personal statement, and a good performance in the entrance tests. At King’s, we prepare students for every aspect of the process and support them at every stage.”

We wish the ten offer holders the best of luck as they prepare to sit their A Level exams.