Biomedical Science

Currently, students study the following core modules. If there are optional modules available the current choices are also shown. King's reviews its optional 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.

In common with all of the BSc programmes in the School of Biomedical Sciences, students take compulsory modules in the biomedical science disciplines.

Modules cover biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, physiology, pharmacology, cell and tissue structure and function, statistics and issues related to the practice of science, including ethics and communication.

A minimum of 90 and a maximum of 120 credits should be taken in the second year from Level 5 modules. Up to 30 credits can be made up of modules offered from outside the School.

Students take either a broad-based Biomedical Science degree or specialise eg in neuroscience, developmental science, molecular genetics, immunology.

Some students convert their degree at the end of year one or year two to a BSc degree in Anatomy, Development & Human Biology; Physiology; Biochemistry; Pharmacology or Neuroscience.

Cell Biology
Drug Discovery & Development
Drugs & Disease A & B
Essentials of Embryology
Gene Cloning & Expression
Human Genetics
Human Nutrition
Immune System in Health & Disease
Medical Microbiology
Metabolism
Molecular Medicine
Neuroscience
Neuroscience & the Mind
Physiological Control; Exercise & Environment
Reproduction & Endocrinology
Physiology & Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System
Protein Structure & Function
Psychology
Report on a Physiological Topic
Structural Basis of Human Function
Social Impact of the Biosciences
Tissue Pathology
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As in year two, there is a wide range of optional modules to choose from, up to 120 credits in value. At least 90 credits must be taken in Level 6 modules. Some of these modules require Level 5 prerequisites taken in year two.

Year three can also include up to 30 credits from modules offered outside the School.
An optional research project module worth a maximum of 45 credits can be taken in the final year in preparation for postgraduate study.

Advanced Molecular Genetics
Behavioural Science
Biology of Ageing
Biology of Cancer
Biochemistry & Genetics of Human Disease
Bioinformatics & Sequence Analysis
Biomedical Diagnostics
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Control
Cellular Basis of Drug Dependence
Cellular Basis of Disease
Cellular & Systems Neuroscience
Cell & Molecular Pharmacology
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Cell Physiology
Developmental Neurobiology
Endocrinology of Diabetes
Experimental Physiology
Free Radicals & Human Disease
Genes, Development & the Evolution of Vertebrates
Genes, Genetic Disease & Gene Therapy
Infection & Disease in the Modern World
Immunology of Human Disease
Metals in Health and Disease
Mechanisms of Development
Medical & Cancer Genetics
Molecular Immunology
Molecular Genetics of Model Organisms
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Neurogenetics & Genetics of Complex Disorders
Neuroendocrinology
Neurosciences Laboratory Research Project
Neuroscience Library Project
Nutrition & Genetics
Pharmacology of Neurological & Psychiatric Disorders
Pharmacology of Inflammation
Pharmacology Research or Library Project
Physiology Research Project
Physiology Library Project
Principles of Neurobiological Research
Project Design in Physiology/Pharmacology
Protein Structure & Design
Reproductive Physiology
Social Impact of the Biosciences Project
Toxicology
Vascular Physiology
Viruses & Disease
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