Neuroscience BSc

at King's College London

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take 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.
 

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

You are required to take:

• Neuroscience (30 credits)
• Neuroscience & the Mind (15 credits)
• Physiology & Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System (15 credits)
• Essentials of Embryology (15 credits)
• Psychology 1 (15 credits)
• Molecular Basis of Gene Expression (15 credits)
   

Year 3

Required modules

In your final year you will choose one of the following pathways:
 

Option A: Developmental Neuroscience/Systems Neuroscience/ Neurodegeneration – with the emphasis on laboratory-based research.
 

You are required to take:
 

• Laboratory-based Research Project in Neuroscience (45 credits)
• Principles of Neurobiological Research (15 credits)
   

In addition, you are required to take one of the following two modules:
 

• Developmental Neurobiology (30 credits)
• Perspectives on Pain & Nervous System Disorders (30 credits)
• Option B: Neuroscience and Neuropsychology – includes a psychology research project (30 credits).

You are required to take:
 

• Cognitive Neuropsychology (30 credits)
• Research Methods & Statistics Psychology Project (30 credits)
• Pharmacology of Neurological & Psychiatric Disease (15 credits)
• Neuroendocrinology (15 credits)
   

As well as one of the following two options:
 

• Cellular & System Neuroscience (30 credits)
• Memory Mechanisms in Health & Disease (15 credits) and Imaging the Brain, Reading the Mind (15 credits)

Option C: A library-based research project – a broader range of lecture-based modules, with options to study the conduct of research and undertake laboratory practicals.

You are required to take at least one of the following modules:
 

• Neurosciences Literature-Based Research Project (15 credits)
• Project Design in Neuroscience (30 credits)

In addition, you must take sufficient credits to bring your total for the year to 120, from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
 

• Cellular and Systems Neuroscience (30 credits)
• Neuroendocrinology (15 credits)
• Developmental Neurobiology (30 credits)
• Behavioural Sciences (15 credits)
• Perspectives on Pain & Nervous System Disorders (30 credits)
• Pharmacology of Neurological & Psychiatric Disease (15 credits)
• Experimental Topics in Neuroscience (15 credits)
• Memory Mechanism in Health & Disease (15 credits)
• Imaging the Brain, Reading the Mind (15 credits)
• An interdisciplinary approach to gender, sex and sexuality (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.
 

Contextual A-Level information
 

AAC 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.
 

International Baccalaureate
 

35 points including 666 at Higher Level
 

Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry. Notes: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.
 

Contextual International Baccalaureate information
 

34 points including 664 at Higher Level. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry. Notes: The total point score of 34 includes TOK/EE.

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.
 

Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
 

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.

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. Others have continued to study in medicine, dentistry and other related fields including pharmaceutical sciences, cardiovascular pharmacology and biomedical research.