KMMS may be a strong choice
- Your results stand out in context
- Make sure you pass the UCAT threshold
- Prepare early for the MMI
KMMS questions · 2027 entry
KMMS contextual admissions explained
KMMS contextual admissions compare your grades with how students at your school usually perform. Kent and Medway Medical School calls this Contextualise Everyone. Here is what it means for you.
Short answer
KMMS asks: how well did you do in your school?
For many applicants, KMMS compares your results with the average performance of your school. This is called relative attainment. KMMS does not simply pick students with the highest grades or UCAT scores.
Two students, two schools
KMMS looks at how well you performed compared with your school. In simple terms:
Student A
Gets very high grades at a school where very high grades are normal.
Student B
Gets slightly lower grades at a school where average results are much lower.
KMMS may view Student B as performing more strongly relative to their school. This is called relative attainment.
What it means for you
At a school where very high grades are normal, very high grades are expected. At a school where average results are lower, slightly lower grades can still look strong.
KMMS contextualises GCSEs for relevant applicants, and predicted grades are not used. See Does KMMS use predicted grades?
Applying from a Kent grammar school? Read medicine interview help for Kent grammar school students.
Contextual admissions in short
- KMMS calls it
- Contextualise Everyone
- It compares
- Your grades with your school’s average
- GCSEs
- Contextualised for relevant applicants
- Predicted grades
- Not used
Using this when you choose schools
Think about balance
- Your strong grades may be typical there
- Balance KMMS with schools that weigh other factors
- Let reflection and interview skills do the work
Your statement matters more
- KMMS says the statement and reference are important
- Put real effort into all three UCAS answers
- See the personal statement guide
KMMS MMI practice
Context decides who gets considered.
Your MMI decides the rest.
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Sources and further reading
KMMS details come from Kent and Medway Medical School’s own admissions information, last checked September 2026. KMMS can change its requirements, UCAT threshold, interview format and dates, so always check the official KMMS pages.