How I found intercalating as an external student

By Maria Gonsalves, iBSc Anatomy, Developmental and Human Biology  Hi everyone! My name is Maria and I intercalated in Anatomy, Developmental and Human Biology at King’s between my 3rd and 4th year of medical school at the University of Birmingham. Why I chose to study at Kings: I chose to intercalate at King’s as the …

A day in the life of a pharmacology student on placement

By Anmoyul Mohon, MSci Pharmacology Hello, I’m Anmoyul Mohon, currently in my third year of studying pharmacology (4 year degree). As part of the MSci programme, I am required to complete a one-year lab placement in a pharmacology-related field. This opportunity allows pharmacology students to transition from a BSc to an MSci by securing a …

My First Year of University during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Chloe Fong Hi, my name is Chloe and I am in my first year studying Medicine! There must be so many questions about what it is like at King’s, and university in general, during this pandemic. I am also sure a lot of you are wondering how the pandemic has in particular affected the ‘First-year …

Career Opportunities: Biochemistry at King’s

Ryan Jones Hi everyone, my name is Ryan and I’m currently in the final year of my Biochemistry MSci here at King’s. This blog will be focused on all things careers related, including careers opportunities available from a life science degree and the work experience opportunities open to you at University. Life Science career opportunities: …

Diversity at King’s – A students experience

Ava Khoshnaghsh Diversity is a word that holds a different meaning to each person. A diverse community is more than just acknowledging our differences but rather having a sense of belonging. Having grown up in London, one of the most diverse cities in the world, I have always looked forward to meeting different people from …

Why I chose to study at King’s? – A Students Experience

Mahak Salik I understand that making a choice of university is anyway difficult that a pandemic over us has made it worse. I know a lot of you must be having so many questions and speculations regarding your decision to study at King’s College London, especially during these uncertain times. I urge you to not …

My Experience with University Accommodation (during the Covid-19 pandemic)

Mahak Salik Hi all. I am Mahak and I’m currently a postgraduate student at King’s studying Public Health. After I accepted my offer from King’s, there was another huge decision to be made. That’s right- where to live? I have never been outside of my home country, so it was another difficult decision to take. The ongoing …

Getting Student Support at King’s

Mahak Salik Hi everyone! I am Mahak, a postgraduate student at King’s, studying Public Health. If you’re worried of ‘if’ and ‘how’ you’ll be supported by the university during these uncertain times, please read along.   Support provided by the university During these unprecedented times, King’s has been a pillar of support. It constantly ensures that our mental …

A Typical Day as a Student of Public Health- Pandemic Version

Mahak Salik Hi all. I am Mahak, studying Public Health as my postgraduate degree at King’s. If you’re planning or have already opted for this course, you might benefit from my experience.  The department is quite lively and diverse. Most of us are from diverse backgrounds and belong to different age groups with different work experiences. We …