The Biomedical Science BSc interdisciplinary degree is the most popular of our Bioscience courses, with an entry of over 200 students per year. It offers you great flexibility for your second and third years at university, including options to study abroad or undertake a work placement. Offering high-quality teaching throughout, the course will allow you to follow a degree programme that reflects your individual scientific strengths and interests.
This course forms part of the suite of ‘Common Year 1’ courses within the School of Bioscience Education. These comprise Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology; Biochemistry; Biomedical Science; Medical Physiology; Molecular Genetics; Neuroscience; Pharmacology.
You can also apply to transfer to one of our four-year MSci courses: Biochemistry MSci; Molecular Genetics MSci; Neuroscience MSci.
In Year 2 you may also choose to study abroad at one of our partner institutions, or apply to undertake an extra-mural or work placement, usually at a leading biomedicine employer (to be taken between the second and third years).
Teaching
The course of study is delivered through lectures, seminars and practical laboratory work. The rest of your time will be spent on self-study, including reading, research and writing assignments.
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Course stage
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Percentage of time in scheduled learning & teaching activities
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Percentage of time in guided independent study
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Percentage of time on placements
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Year 1
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25%
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75%
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Year 2
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30%
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70%
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Year 3
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30%
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70%
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*This is a guide and is dependent on the optional modules you choose.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include essays, presentations, practical reports and unseen written examinations. The distribution of marks between coursework and examination will vary depending on the optional modules you choose.
Study Abroad
You will also have the opportunity to study abroad for your second year at one of our partner universities, which currently include:
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The University of Melbourne, Australia
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National University of Singapore
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University of Skövde, Sweden
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The University of California
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The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
You may be required to fulfil additional entry requirements for this option.
Extra-mural Year
You may apply for an extra-mural year, to be taken between the second and third years if selected. Students apply directly to placement providers through a process facilitated by the university. Placements, either in the UK or overseas, may be in a pharmaceutical company, a government research establishment or academic research institute. Placement companies and establishments in the past have included:
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CIB (Centro de Investigaciones Biologicas), Madrid
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Eli Lilly & Company Ltd
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GlaxoSmithKline Co. Durham/Stevenage/Uxbridge
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NUS Singapore
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OSI Prosidion Limited
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Pfizer
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Pneumolabs UK Limited, Stevenage
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St George’s, University of London
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UCB
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William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary’s University London
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Wolfson Centre for Age-Related Diseases (CARD), King’s College London
Regulating body
King’s College London is regulated by the Office for Students.
Location
This course is primarily taught at the King’s College Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses, both on the South Bank of the Thames, putting you at the heart of everything London has to offer in terms of academic resources and also close to its social and entertainment attractions.