King's College London

Our Natural Sciences Undergraduate degree is designed for students with a passion for science across traditional subject boundaries, who want to use their learning to tackle real-world problems. This programme equips you with deep knowledge in individual disciplines as well as the ability to understand the connections between the sciences and master an interdisciplinary approach to tackling global challenges such as climate change, sustainable growth, food security, and healthcare. Scientists who can tackle society’s most complex problems by integrating knowledge and skills from different science disciplines are in huge demand, so Natural Sciences graduates will be exceptionally well-placed for employment within emerging and future industries across sectors.

The degree combines a rigorous grounding in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, with bespoke modules exploring the interconnections between the sciences, enabling you to integrate knowledge for new and original perspectives. The core focus of the degree is on computational and mathematical skills, training you to code, model complex phenomena through simulations, grasp machine learning and AI tools, and harness the power of systems thinking.

From day one, you will apply your learning to real-world projects. Combined with specialised skills training from the Entrepreneurship Institute, this will cultivate your abilities in analysis, creative thinking, leadership, communication, and complex teamwork, providing a significant head start in your future career.

You will spend your third year gaining valuable paid work experience with a year-long placement at a UK company before returning to complete a final year with us. The Faculty has dedicated placement support providing advice and hosting employer-led events, ensuring you have all the tools to secure the right placement for you.

Interdisciplinary science is regarded as vital for addressing the world’s challenges - with some of the most exciting research and innovation happening at the interface of scientific disciplines. Our course aims to build deep understanding of how disciplines intersect, and fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a broader perspective on tackling problems.

In your first year, you will build a strong foundation in the core natural sciences disciplines - biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics, including facilitating your cross disciplinary thinking. This will be complemented by learning coding and experimental laboratory skills. You will apply your learning through project work, and oral and poster presentation skills. In addition, you will be tutored by some of King’s most pioneering interdisciplinary scientists who will share insights from their groundbreaking research – from new medical therapies to engineering enzymes that degrade plastics – inspiring your own innovative thinking.

Years 2 and 3 will give you a thorough grounding in advanced mathematics and analytical skills for complex problem solving, along with an introduction to Machine Learning and AI. You will also shape your degree by choosing from a portfolio of bespoke interdisciplinary science modules and modules available from other science programmes at King’s, where you will study alongside students on other degrees. Additionally, in third year you will pursue a research project and a module with an employability and entrepreneurship focus to help you develop your problem-solving skills, confidence, and ability draw from your interdisciplinary knowledge to find solutions.

Between Years 2 and 3, the year in industry will give you the opportunity to gain experience of a commercial working environment, and to understand the importance of good project design and execution in a commercial environment.

Throughout your studies you will have the opportunity to develop a personal development plan – where you can record the portfolio of skills and tools you’ve acquired and reflect on your learning and self-development. This will help enhance your CV and prepare you for the world of work.

Additionally, at King’s, all students are allocated a Personal Tutor who will play a key role in helping you to get the most out of your studies, providing support and encouragement for your time at university. Personal tutors provide you with the opportunity to periodically take stock of your learning, academic progress and general wellbeing as you progress through your studies, offering guidance on how to seek further support if you need it, and how to access the range of opportunities available to you as a King's student.