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)
