Biomedical Science BSc

at King's College London

Structure
Courses are divided into modules and each module has a designated number of credits depending upon the workload involved. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work. During a 3 year BSc you will normally complete modules totalling 360 credits.

There are options to switch to other courses in the Bioscience suite or to a four-year MSci after year 1, subject to programme regulations. On the three-year BSc programme, you can also choose to study a semester abroad during Year 2 or study a full year abroad or take an extra-mural year between Years 2 and 3, extending your course to a four year degree programme.

Year 1

Required modules

You are required to take:

• Biochemistry (15 credits)
• Chemistry for the Biosciences (15 credits)
• Genetics & 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
There are no required modules for this course in Year 2, however students are advised to follow one of our suggested themes of study dependent upon their developing interest. These academically coherent themes currently include: Infectious Disease and Immunology; Cell and Molecular Biology; Developmental Biology; Neuropharmacology; Endocrinology and Nutrition; Biology of Systems; Biology of the Nervous System.

Year 3

Required modules
Students who have picked a theme of study would be expected to continue with it. All students must select one of the following options:

• Laboratory Research Project in the areas of: Anatomy, Developmental and Human Biology; Genetics; Infection and Immunity; Molecular Science; Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Physiology (45 credits)
• Project Design in the areas of: Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Physiology (30 credits)
• Literature Research Project in the areas of: Anatomy, Developmental and Human Biology; Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics; Infection and Immunity; Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Physiology (15 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. Others have continued to study in medicine, dentistry and other related fields including pharmaceutical sciences, cardiovascular pharmacology and biomedical research.