Overview

You will gain the practical knowledge and skills needed to work in a scientific research environment, as well as transferable skills and behaviours to begin a career in a wide variety of scientific and commercial fields. The Biochemistry BSc programme at King's College London also features options to study abroad, undertake work placement or extend to a four-year MSci.

Key benefits

Europe's largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education

95% student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2019)

Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers

One of the UK's best graduate employment rates

Contemporary approach based on our history of pioneering discoveries – including our part in identifying the structure of DNA

Flexible options to tailor your degree through overseas study, work placement or to switch to a four-year MSci

Career destinations

Recent graduates have found employment as:

research project co-ordinators

food scientists

company managers

business analysts

scientific copy editors

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 pursue a PhD. Some graduates have continued to study in medicine, dentistry and other related fields including pharmaceutical sciences, cardiovascular pharmacology and biomedical research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Chemistry for the Biosciences

Genetics and Molecular Biology

Cell Biology and Neuroscience

Physiology and Anatomy

Pharmacology

Skills for the Biosciences

Gene Cloning & Expression

Metabolism

Protein Structure & Function

Cell Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

AAB

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.

Required subjects

Chemistry and Biology

International Baccalaureate

35 pointsincluding 6,6,5 at Higher Level with HL Chemistry and HL Biology. Note the total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

35800 GBP / year

≈ 35800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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