Biochemistry BSc drafted

Program Overview

This three-year BSc program in Biochemistry provides a comprehensive foundation in modern biochemistry, focusing on theoretical knowledge and practical skills for careers in scientific research. Students can specialize in their third year, opt for a four-year MSci, or pursue study abroad or industry placements. Graduates are well-prepared for a wide range of careers in biomedical research, pharmaceutical sciences, and beyond.

Program Outline

Outline:

This program is a three-year BSc course covering all areas of modern biochemistry. It focuses on providing theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for a career in scientific research, along with transferable skills applicable to various fields beyond science. Students can opt for a four-year MSci or choose to study abroad, undertake industry placements, or transfer to other bioscience courses in the first year.

Year 1: Common Year One Curriculum

• Biochemistry (15 credits)
• Chemistry for the Biosciences (15 credits)
• Genetics and Molecular Biology (15 credits)
• Cell Biology & Neuroscience (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Physiology (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Anatomy and Developmental Biology (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Pharmacology (15 credits)
• Option to undertake a full year of study abroad between years 2 and 3.

Year 3:

• Opportunity to specialize further and pursue laboratory/library-based projects in current biomedical research.
• Option to transfer to the four-year Biochemistry MSci program.

Assessment:

• Combination of coursework and written/practical examinations.
• Forms of assessment may include tests, reports, essays, and presentations.

Teaching:

• Lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical laboratory work.
• Independent study, including reading, research, and writing assignments.
• Campus locations: Primarily King's College London Guy's and Waterloo Campuses.

Careers:

• Graduates are well-qualified for a wide range of careers and further studies (Ph.D.).
• Examples of career paths: research project coordinators, food scientists, company managers, business analysts, scientific copy editors, and others in pharmaceutical sciences, cardiovascular pharmacology, and biomedical research.

Other:

• The program is part of the School of Bioscience Education's suite of Common Year One courses, allowing transfer to other bioscience courses after Year 1.
• Practical modules may have enrollment caps due to educational requirements.

Full time tuition fees UK: The UK tuition fee for the 2024-25 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 2024-2025 academic year is £33,450 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 £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. 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. Students studying an extra-mural year can expect to pay a fee of £1,850 for their year in industry.