Dr. Daniel Hammersley

Associate Professor

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Biography

Daniel Hammersley is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College London and an appointed Consultant Cardiologist at King's College Hospital since 2024. He completed his training at Oxford University and Imperial College, followed by specialty training in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine in London. Hammersley undertook advanced training fellowships in Inherited Cardiac Conditions, Cardiac MRI, and Heart Failure Transplant Cardiology at Royal Brompton and Harefield King's College Hospitals. He was awarded a Ph.D. in Genetics from the Imaging Section of the National Heart & Lung Institute at Imperial College, focusing on molecular characterization and advanced imaging risk stratification for patients with cardiomyopathies. His research has resulted in multiple high-impact publications and nominations for Young Investigator awards. Clinically, he serves as the Service Lead for Inherited Cardiac Conditions at King's College Hospital, where he manages a weekly Cardiac MRI list as part of the Heart Failure team. He co-leads a monthly regional joint Cardiology-Neurology clinic for patients with cardiac manifestations of inherited neuromuscular diseases. Hammersley's specialist interests include the management of patients with cardiomyopathies and cardiac genetics. He is a member of several professional organizations and teaches at KCL, where he is the Module Lead for 'Preventive Medicine & Exercise Prescription' in the BSc course for Sports & Exercise Medical Sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Consultant Cardiologist

— Present

King's College Hospital • London

Appointed Consultant Cardiologist leading the Inherited Cardiac Conditions service.

Honorary Senior Lecturer

— Present

King's College London • London

Undertakes research and lectures in the field of Inherited Cardiac Conditions.

Courses

Sports & Exercise Medical Sciences Preventive Medicine & Exercise Prescription

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.