Biochemistry BSc

at King's College London

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits each year.

There are options to switch to any other course in the Bioscience suite or to a four-year MSci after Year 1, subject to programme regulations. On our BSc programme, you can also choose to either study a semester abroad during Year 2 or take full year studying abroad. If you take a full year abroad or transfer to the MSci, this will change your programme from a three year programme, to a four year programme.

or take an extra-mural year between Years 2 and 3.

Year 1

Required modules

You are required to take:

• Biochemistry (15 credits)
• Chemistry for the Biosciences (15 credits)
• Genetics and Molecular Biology (15 credits)
• Cell Biology & Neuroscience (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Physiology & Anatomy (30 credits)
• Fundamentals of Pharmacology (15 credits)
• Skills for the Biosciences (15 credits)

Year 2

Required modules

You are required to take:

• Molecular Basis of Gene Expression (15 credits)
• Metabolism (15 credits)
• Protein Structure & Function (15 credits)
• Cell Biology (15 credits)

Year 3

Required modules

You are required to take:

• Protein Structure & Design (15 credits)

Year 4

Required modules

If you have transferred to the Year Abroad programme, you will study abroad at a partner institution in your third year. You will then return to King’s and complete the required & optional modules from Year 3 in your final year.

Once at King's, if you decide to transfer to the Biochemistry MSci, you are required to study the below modules during Year 4.

• Research Techniques in Molecular Science (15 credits)
• Project Design in Biochemistry (15 credits)
• Biochemistry Research Dissertation (60 credits)
• Biochemistry Research Skills (30 credits)

Subject requirements
Required subjects:
A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Biology and Chemistry

Preferred subjects:
No preferred subjects
A-Levels

Required grades:
AAA

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

Must include grade A in Biology and Chemistry.

Notes:
If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Full time tuition fees UK:
The UK tuition fee for the 2022-2023 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government’s cap.

Full time tuition fees International:
The International tuition fee for the 2022-2023 academic year is £29,460 per year.

Graduates from the School of Bioscience Education are equipped with a variety of transferable skills including data gathering, analysis and interpretation, presentation skills and teamwork. Our graduates are well-qualified to undertake a wide range of careers or pursue a PhD. Some graduates have continued to study in medicine, dentistry and other related fields including pharmaceutical sciences, cardiovascular pharmacology and biomedical research.