BM BS Medicine
Course overview
This is a five-year undergraduate course called the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BM BS). It is awarded jointly by the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University through the Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS). The course is built to offer students the basic practical, academic, and professional skills required to become doctors, covering everything from local care to major areas of medicine.
The BM BS Medicine at the University of Kent focuses on putting knowledge into practice through placements in medical, surgical, local, and community settings, giving students key hands-on experience. Study methods include learning in teams (TBL), and students are graded using Applied Knowledge Tests (AKT) for academic knowledge and Objectively Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) for assessing practical skills.
Entry requirements
Candidates should submit a personal statement in which they state their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the choice to upload their CVs along with their applications to show their work experience, though work experience should display an understanding of what a career in medicine involves.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates applying with A-Levels must achieve a minimum of AAB, which should include either chemistry or biology, plus one other science subject (from chemistry, biology, mathematics, psychology, physics, or computer science). For the International Baccalaureate, a minimum of 34 points overall is needed, including a grade 6 at the Higher Level in biology or chemistry and another science subject.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must score 7.0 overall in the IELTS test, with a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four sections (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening). Alternatively, applicants may submit equivalent test scores from other approved English tests like TOEFL (minimum 104) or PTE Academic (minimum 70).
Scholarships
Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship
Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates
Scholarship value - £5,000
Up to £5,000KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).
KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Kingsman Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship
£1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.
Up to £1,500Music Performance Scholarship
£1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.
Up to £1,000Sanctuary Scholarships
Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BM BS Medicine from the University of Kent can pursue careers such as:
- Hospital Doctor in a Medical Speciality
- General Practitioner (GP) in Primary Care
- Clinical Researcher
- Public Health Specialist
- Healthcare Manager
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students of the BM BS Medicine in the University of Kent is £49,700 for the 2026 academic session. This tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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