This novel Chemistry with Biomedicine degree imparts a rigorous theoretical and experimental understanding of chemistry, delivered within the context of applications that arise within the laboratories, hospitals and industrial partners of King’s College London. Students gain a classical chemical education plus a perspective and experience of diverse applications that lays down a basis for a flexible, interesting career.
KEY BENEFITS
- A new Chemistry programme, designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Royal Society for Chemistry and delivered by chemists working within a very broad range of biomedical and health applications.
- Career opportunities enhanced through international exchanges and working in industry.
- Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers.
- Includes a major six month project in collaboration with our industrial and hospital partners.
- Designed to give graduates flexibility to develop a career in the growing fields of biomedical engineering, biotech and basic biological and biomedical research.
- Excellent basis for graduate entry to Medicine, Dentistry and other health professions.
- Option to exit after three years with BSc Chemistry with Biomedicine, ideal for those who wish to specialise in a fourth year doing a more focused MRes or MSc.
UCAS code
F1C7
Programme type
Single honours
Duration
Four years
Location
Waterloo Campus
Year of entry 2014
Offered by
School of Biomedical Sciences
School of Medicine
School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Chemistry
Closing date
Please refer to the
UCAS website for application deadline dates, or contact the relevant Admissions Office for further advice
Fees & funding
For information on fees and funding for undergraduate programmes at King's go to
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ug/funding/ CONTACTS
Address
King's College London
Hodgkin Building
Guy’s Campus
London SE1 1UL
Email
Tel
020 7848 6579/6522/6511
Fax
020 7848 6510
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The aim of the programme is to be a comprehensive education in the theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry, but also to equip students for a professional life in the everchanging environment of 21st century chemistry. To achieve these goals, the programme integrates the teaching of chemistry foundations with application of chemistry principles and techniques in a conceptually novel fashion by systematically using examples taken from the very broad range of biomedical research and practice at King's.
The programme starts with a normal coverage of the principles of physical, organic and inorganic chemistry, with additional maths to ensure students can handle advanced physical and computational chemistry. It does so referring to biomedical examples where relevant, and incorporates an integrated laboratory course that brings together the different strands of chemistry and applies them to biological and biomedical systems.
In the later years 3 and 4, increasingly more specialised modules allow students to investigate particular aspects of the application of chemical principles to biological and biomedical problems. The research projects in Years 3 and 4 can be carried out in appropriate partner institutions e.g. in one of the hospitals affiliated with the College (e.g. Guy's and St Thomas') or in a suitable industrial company. The project therefore offers the opportunity to gain relevant professional work experience.
Research areas in which King's chemistry academics who will be teaching on this course, flourish, include the development of the full range of modern in vivo imaging techniques, materials science and nanotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences from drug discovery to drug delivery, analytical, forensic and environmental science, a wide range of development and cell biology, particularly neurobiology and the full range of clinical disciplines in medicine, psychiatry and mental health and dentistry.
It is possible to exit after three years with a BSc Chemistry with Biomedicine, a route some students may favour if they want a more specialized 4th year doing a more focused MSc or MRes course.
The core team is new and relatively small (7 academics), and is the centre for a much larger group of over 30 chemists whose research is embedded within different schools of King's, where they use their chemical expertise to advance a very wide range of medical, health, pharmaceutical and materials science. This larger group contribute to the teaching and research projects.
ABOUT THE Department of Chemistry
CAREERS
Since this is a new course, we do not yet have graduates, but the design and delivery of the course is to excite students about chemistry within contexts applied to growing fields of biomedical engineering, biotech and basic biological and biomedical research. This is developed with joint research projects with and hospitals in the final (4th year), so we anticipate our graduates having an unusually broad perspective of possible career paths, and flexibility to change these as their careers progress. This Chemistry with Biomedicine Msci will also provide an excellent basis for later graduate entry into Medicine, Dentistry and other health professions. King's science graduates have a very strong record for success in gaining entry to these professions.
TEACHING STYLE
Teaching takes place in lectures, seminars and tutorials and through extensive practical laboratory work. The emphasis gradually shifts from supported learning and help in adjusting to university life towards self-directed learning. The first two years concentrate upon laying down a strong basis in chemistry and supporting maths, while bringing in non-conventional aspects such as the study of chemistry in cells and integrated laboratories that combine the different areas of chemistry within experiments and apply them to biological systems.
In the 3rd and 4th year, increasing specialization is possible through the choice of options. The fourth year is dominated by a major research project, normally with industrial partners, to give you the opportunity to experience and test your research potential. Three factors underpin your learning: first, it is increasingly research-based, so you learn not just the facts but in addition develop the ability to test hypotheses and evaluate evidence; second, since the programme team is embedded within one of the largest, and most highly rated, medical schools in the country, a medical perspective pervades much of the teaching; and finally, you will be explicitly encouraged to apply your scientific understanding to wider issues facing society.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT
Assessment is usually by written examination at the end of each academic year, with increasing weight given to later years of study. Increasing importance is being given to course work which takes the form of essays or reports of practical classes.
LOCATION
The programme is mainly taught at the Waterloo Campus, however some teaching takes place at nearby Guy's and Strand Campuses.
As a large multi-faculty university, we have excellent social and sporting facilities, but a key attraction is our central London location. Our three campuses along the River Thames are located in the cultural and social heart of the capital and offer our students the opportunity to explore art galleries, theatres, museums, markets, restaurants and cafés.
Currently, students study the following core modules. If there are optional modules available the current choices are also shown. King's reviews its option modules on a regular basis, in order to continue to offer innovative and exciting programmes and this list is therefore subject to change. Please check here for updates, or contact the School/department for further advice.
YEAR 1
Core modules as below.
YEAR 1 CORE
- General and Organic Chemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Maths for Chemists
- Integrated Chemistry Laboratory
YEAR 2 CORE
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Biological Inorganic Chemistry
- Advanced Physical Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chemistry in Cells
- Protein Structure & Function
- Chemistry & Biology Laboratory
YEAR 3 CORE
- Chemistry of Disease and Therapy
- Computational Chemistry
- Chemistry for Tomorrow's World
- Nano- & Biomaterials
- Gene Cloning & Expression
- Research Project
YEAR 3 OPTIONS
- Enzymatic Cloning, Expression and Use
- Protein Structure & Design
YEAR 4 CORE
- Analytical Science for Industry
- Analytical Toxicology
- Forensic Science
- Bioinformatics
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Drug Development Science
- Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Drug Discovery Skills
- Pharmacology
- Molecular Biophysics (MRes)
- Neuroscience
- Translational Cancer Medicine (MRes)
- Translational Medicine
- Medical Imaging Sciences (MRes)
- Neuroimaging
- Nuclear Medicine Science and Technology
- Radiopharmaceutics & PET Radiochemistry
- Medicine, Science and Society
- Science Education
Note: the students should choose three of these modules in year four
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Australia
Tertiary Entrance Ranking
96+ ATAR, or an OP of band 3 for Queensland including high marks in Chemistry and Maths. Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Austria
Reifezeugnis (Matura)
Reifezeugnis with 1 including 1 in Chemistry and Maths. Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Belgium
Certificat D
Certificat D’Enseignement Secondaire Superieur/Diplma van Secundair Onderwijs with 8/10 or 17/20 including 8 or 17 in Chemistry and Maths. Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Brazil
Brazil
High school leaving certificate (Certificado de Ensino Médio) with 8 OR B OR Muito Bom PLUS at least one year of Bacharel/Licenciado at a Brazilian University with a GPA of at least 8.0 OR the King’s College London International Foundation Programme
Bulgaria
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with the majority of subject marks of 5.5 including 5.5 in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Canada
Secondary School Certificate/Diploma
High School Certificate/Diploma with 85% OR Ontario University Preparatory Course with 85% at five grade 12 4U subjects including Chemistry and Maths. The sixth subject may be at 4U or 4U/C level. OR the Quebec CEGEP Cote R with an overall R score of 31.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Chile
Chile
Licencia de Educación Media with 6 PLUS at least one year of the Licenciatura at a Chilean university with a mark of 5 OR the Kings College London International Foundation Programme OR 3 A-levels with grades of AAB. Including high marks in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
China
Gao Kao (University Entrance Examination)
University Entrance Examination including high marks in Chemistry and Maths with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Chinese university with at least 80%.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Cyprus
Apolytirion
Apolytirion (School Leaving Certificate) with 18 including high marks in Chemistry and Maths plus at least an additional foundation/Access year. Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Czech Republic
Maturita
Maturita with 1 including 1 in Chemistry and Maths. Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Denmark
Studentereksamen or Hjere Forberedelseseksamen
Studentereksamen or Højere Forberedelseseksamen with 10 including 10 in Chemistry and Maths. Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Estonia
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with majority marks of 5 (including 5 in Chemistry and Maths) and an attestation of success in the state entry examinations (Riigieksamitunnistus). Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen (National Matriculation)
Ylioppilastutkinto with 6 including 6 in Chemistry and Maths. Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
France
Baccalaureat (including the option internationale baccalaureat)
The Baccalaureat with 13/20 overall and 13 in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Germany
Abitur
Abitur with 1.5 overall including high marks in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Ghana
School Leaving Certificate
the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 international Cambridge-board A levels at AAB including high marks in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Greece
Apolytirion
Apolytirion with 18 including high marks in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Levels 5, 5, 5 in three elective subjects including Chemistry (Biology or Physics also recommended). Applicants must also have either Level 5 in Compulsory Mathematics and Level 5* in Extended mathematics, or Level 5* in Extended mathematics and Level 5 in compulsory Mathematics. All other core subjects including English language must be at Level 4.
Hungary
Erettsegi
Erettsegi with 5 including 5 in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
India
School Leaving Certificate
School Leaving Certificate with 85% overall OR School Leaving Certificate with 75% including high marks in Chemistry and Maths with at least a foundation/Access year or year of undergraduate study at an Indian university. Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Iran
School Leaving Certificate
Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) OR the National Entrance Exam (Kunkur) with 16 OR 3 Cambridge A levels at AAB. All including high marks in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher level unless otherwise stated)
A1 A1 A1 A2 B1 B1 at Higher level including Chemistry and Maths at A . Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Italy
Esame di Stato
Esame di Stato with 90 including high marks in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Japan
School Leaving Certificate
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) PLUS 3 Cambridge Board International A-levels at ABB OR an Associate degree or Diploma from a Junior College (Jun-Gakushi) with a GPA of 3.3 or B+ or 4 OR a foundation year. Including Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Latvia
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu with 8 including high marks in Chemistry and Maths with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Latvian university.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Brandos Atestatas with 90 including high marks in Chemistry and Maths with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Lithuanian university.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Luxembourg
Diplome de Fin D
Diplome de Fin D’Etudes Secondaires with Tres bien including Tres bien in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Malta
Matriculation Certificate - Advanced level
Matriculation Certificate with AAB including Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Mexico
Mexico
The Bachillerato with a mark of 8 PLUS the King’s College London International Foundation Programme OR at least one year of the Licenciado study with an overall average mark of at least 8/10 OR A-levels with grades of ABB. Including high marks in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Moldova
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 9 including 9 in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Netherlands
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
VWO with 7.5 including 7.5 in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
New Zealand
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 (NCEA)
The NCEA level 3 with E in the majority of standards/modules in four subjects,including Excellent in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Nigeria
School Leaving Certificate
The Senior School Certificate (SSC/SSCE) OR the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 Cambridge International A levels at AAB, including Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Norway
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering grade 5 including 5 in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Pakistan
High School Certificate (HSSC)
High School Certificate with A including high marks in Chemistry and Maths with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Pakistani university.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Poland
Matura
Matura with 80% in extended level subjects, including high marks in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Portugal
Diploma de Ensino Secundário
Diploma de Ensino Secundário with 18 including high marks in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Romania
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 8 including 8 in Chemistry and Maths. Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics.
Russia
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii with an average of 4.5 including 5 in Chemistry and Maths with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Russian university. Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Saudi Arabia
School Leaving Certificate
College of Technology Diploma OR Higher Technical Institute Diploma OR Junior Health College Diploma OR Undergraduate Diploma with 85% OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at AAB. All including Chemistry and Maths - other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Singapore
Singapore A Level
AAB in three content-based H2 subjects (including both Grade A Mathematics and Chemistry). Knowledge and Inquiry is not considered as part of the offer.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Slovakia
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuska/Maturita
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita with 2 including 2 in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics .
Slovenia
Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Maturitetno Spricevalo with 5 including 5 in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
South Africa
South African Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement
The National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement with AAABB.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Spain
Titulo de Bachiller
Titulo de Bachiller with 8 overall including 8 in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Sweden
Fullständigt Slutbetyg (School Leaving Certificate)
Fullstandigt Slutbeytg with MVG including MVG in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Switzerland
Federal Maturity Certificate
Federal Maturity Certificate with an overall mark of 5 including 5 in Chemistry and Maths.Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
Turkey
Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma)
Lise Diplomasi with an overall mark of 4 including high marks in Chemistry and Maths with .at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Turkish university. Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
United Kingdom
A levels
AAB
Compulsory subjects
AAB: including either Chemistry and Maths at A grade, or Chemistry and Physics at A grade with Maths at B grade
General Studies and Critical Thinking - College policy
Please note that AS/A level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted by King's as one of your A or AS levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Science (or similar) Diploma including study of Chemistry and Maths at Level 3 with 33 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining credits at Merit. Supplementary information and achievement e.g marks for certain credits/subjects may be required depending on course content. Physics also recommended.
Cambridge Pre-U
3 Pre-U Principal Subjects with grades of D3 D3 M2 including Chemistry and Maths at D3, or Chemistry and Physics at D3 with Maths at M2.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Chemistry/Maths focussed Diplomas considered on an individual basis
Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers
AAABB and AB at Advanced Higher including Chemistry and Maths at A.
International Baccalaureate
35 points and 665 HL ( including both Mathematics and Chemistry 6 HL, or Physics and Chemistry at 6HL with Maths at 5HL).
European Baccalaureate
80% overall including 8 in Chemistry and Maths. Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
USA
Advanced Placement Tests and/or SAT/ACT (SAT/ACT acceptable only where stipulated)
Three AP subjects with 554 including 5 in Chemistry and Calculus BC. Other preferred subjects: Biology or Physics
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Aptitude testing
No test required
If you are interested in coming to King’s, you should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) and apply online via the UCAS website (click on 'apply'). If you are applying through a school or college, you will need to obtain a 'buzzword' from the centre you are applying through. Alternatively, you can apply as an individual, independent of a school or college. Please see the UCAS website for instructions. The UCAS institution code name for King’s is KCL, and the institution code is K60.
There are a few programmes which require direct application to King's, this will be stated above
We welcome applications from students with A-levels or equivalent qualifications from the UK. EU and other countries. Before you apply, you may wish to attend a pre-application open day, usually held during the summer.
All applicants who receive an offer from us will have an opportunity to visit the School during a post-offer open day. These events take place between January and April and give you the opportunity to ask questions about studying at King's.