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Bespoke elective placements for LKCMedicine students
Course Details
Duration
6 weeks
Dates
Cohort 1 (Streams A and B): 10 August - 18 September 2026
Cohort 2 (Streams C and D): 24 August - 2 October 2026
Location
51³Ô¹ÏÍø and partner hospitals
Applications will only be accepted from LKCMedicine students who will be in their final year of the MBBS programme at the start of the programme.
An elective at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will provide LKCMedicine students with a rewarding bespoke programme. There are opportunities for hands-on supervised experience in routine clinical practice, as well as exposure to a wide variety of specialised units, many of which have a global reputation for both clinical care and research. You will be able to experience medical life as an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø medical student and to enjoy the differences in culture between countries and schools.
What can an elective at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø offer you?
Academic excellence
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is consistently ranked among the world’s leading universities. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College School of Medicine is one of the largest and most successful medical schools in the UK, with a strong reputation for managing high quality clinical education across multiple healthcare sites.
Rich experience
The Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust serves a catchment area in excess of one million people. The clinical sites provide:
- Engagement with cosmopolitan patients and diverse pathology
- A wide range of clinical specialities and specialised units
- Teaching by experienced clinicians
- Opportunities for hands-on clinical practice with high quality feedback
- Experience of medical life as an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø medical student
Superb location
51³Ô¹ÏÍø College School of Medicine is located in central London, which is consistently ranked in the top best student cities in the world (#3 in QS Best Student Cities 2026).
Prospectus
Further details of the programme, including current costs and FAQs, are included in the prospectus.
| Date | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Late January or early February 2026 | Elective briefing |
| 6 March 2026 | Elective fee payment deadline (required by all students to secure place) |
| 6 March 2026 | Elective specialty preference deadline |
| Late March 2026 | Information Pack released |
| May 2026 | Allocation of specialties announced (subject to change) |
| 10 August - 18 September 2026 | LKCMedicine Electives Programme at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø - Cohort 1 |
| 24 August - 2 October 2026 | LKCMedicine Electives Programme at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø - Cohort 2 |
Please note that the timeline is subject to change annually.
What our students say...
Kai Wei Lee
“The doctors were all very friendly and tried their best to include us and were very inclusive.
"I learned about how the NHS works, about free healthcare and the pros and cons. It’s a pretty similar learning environment to Singapore.
"Coming to London was very interesting - we can see how a lot of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø elements in the curriculum have been implemented into our system.”
Siddharth Padigepati
“It was a good six weeks, we watched operations and joined clinics.
"We also saw certain conditions that are uncommon in Singapore like multiple sclerosis and certain types of skin cancer.
"I’m thinking of becoming a GP in Singapore and I would recommend the programme to students who want to go to a developed country.
"Our school curriculum is influenced by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø but we don’t see it practised in Singapore – so it was good to see it here.”
Genevieve Lee Min
“My experience was very positive, the doctors were welcoming and encouraged participation and I got to join 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students for their teaching.
“I think one thing that strikes me is the interaction and soft skills with patients experience that you gain here.
"London is a very different city, there are a lot of things to do and it’s very vibrant.
"I would definitely recommend the elective programme for future students – I think for me it was a great way to meet people of different nationalities.
"It’s great that our school has partnered with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.”