University of Buckingham Medical School

University of Buckingham Medical School pathway

Kings is partnered with The University of Buckingham to offer a unique pathway to this new independent Medical School.

The University of Buckingham is the UK’s first independent medical school. As an independent school, it is open to both domestic and international students, with no cap on the latter.

The university offers a condensed 4.5-year MB CHB programme, with a one-year pre-med course on which Kings’ students are guaranteed a place.

Exceptional rankings

• The Medical School was awarded the TEF Gold Award
• The University was shortlisted for the ‘University of the Year Award’ for 2024 The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
• The university is ranked by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 as:
  • 35th for Medicine
  • 19th for Graduate Prospects

“We recognise Kings Education as a partner that shares our ethos of quality teaching, student experience and putting students first at the University of Buckingham.

They are well placed in preparing students to join us in the future onto some of our most competitive courses, such as Biomedical Science, Medicine and Podiatric Medicine.”

Kal Makwana
Director of Strategic Partnerships

“We are committed to producing great doctors and allied health professionals at the University of Buckingham. Competition for places on these programmes is very keen throughout the sector and our partnership with Kings Education will provide another route to these exciting professions.”

Prof. John C. Clapham
Pro Vice Chancellor Health Sciences

One-year Foundation pathway

You will follow the specialist Kings Advanced Level Foundation. This is based on A-level and taught by A-level teachers.

You will study Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Maths. Very strong students may also opt to do Further Maths.