Pharmacology 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. In Year 2 you may also choose to study abroad at one of our partner institutions for a full year between your second and third years.
 

Year 1

Required modules

During your first year, you have the option to apply to study for a year abroad. If you choose a year abroad, you may transfer to the four year programme and spend your third year studying abroad, before returning to complete a final year with us.
 

You are required to take:
 

• Biochemistry (15 credits)
• Chemistry for the Biosciences (15 credits)
• Genetics and Molecular Biology (15 credits)
• Cell Biology and 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:

• Drugs & Disease B (30 credits)
• Drug Discovery & Development (15 credits)
• Physiology & Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System (15 credits)
• Research Skills in Pharmacology (30 credits)

Year 3

Required modules

If you wish to take a full year abroad, you may transfer to the four year programme and spend your third year studying abroad, before returning to complete the required & optional modules from Year 3 in your final year.
 

You are required to take the following module:
 

• Cell & Molecular Pharmacology (30 credits)
   

You are also required to take one of the following modules:
 

• Pharmacology Library Project (15 credits)
• Project Design in Pharmacology (30 credits)
• Extended Pharmacology Research Project (45 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.
 

If you choose the study abroad option with one of King’s partner universities, you will not be charged tuition fees by the host university (although some partners do charge a small administration fee for applying). King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King's tuition fees.
 

You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling.  

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 training for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD - with graduates continuing to study in medicine, dentistry and other related fields including pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology and biomedical research.
 

Destinations
 

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
 

• Research Project Co-ordinators

• Food Scientists

• Company Managers

• Business Analysts

• Scientific Copy Editors