Program Overview

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Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc

Key Information

Course Type

Single honours

Delivery Mode

In person

Study Mode

Full time

Required A-level

AAA

Full Entry Requirements

Including contextual requirements

Duration

Three years, or four years with a year abroad

Application Status

Open

Start Date

September 2025

Application Deadline

29 January 2025

Optional Study Abroad

Apply via UCAS

Course Description

We are one of the few universities to offer an Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc. Our course provides an opportunity for you to explore the anatomy of the body and to integrate this understanding with cutting-edge research in embryology, evolution and cell and molecular biology. You will learn how these rapidly advancing and interlinked fields of scientific investigation are helping us to better understand human structure and function. This course forms part of the suite of ‘Common Year One’ courses within the School of Bioscience Education. These comprise: Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology; Biochemistry; Biomedical Science; Medical Physiology; Molecular Genetics; Neuroscience; Pharmacology. Once you have successfully completed Year One, you can then progress through to Years 2 and 3 where you can tailor your course of study to focus on those areas that interest you most. If you wish, you can also choose to switch to another course within the School of Bioscience Education. You may also choose to apply to undertake a full year abroad at one of our partner institutions, between the second and third years. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to conduct advanced experimental laboratory work in areas such as applied and surgical anatomy, developmental biology, cell biology, and stem cell biology.

Base Campuses

• Guy’s Campus: The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, and the Institute of Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.
• Waterloo Campus: Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties

Special Features

• Optional study abroad: On this programme, you will have the opportunity to apply to study abroad, supported by the Study Abroad Tutor in your department and King’s Global Mobility Office. Together with partner organisations around the world, you will be supported in navigating your international, educational journey, developing new skills and competences and learning to apply different perspectives to your chosen discipline.

Regulating Bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry Requirements

Subject Requirements

• Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Biology and Chemistry
• Preferred subjects: No preferred subjects

A-Levels

• Required grades: AAA
• Notes: A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include grade A in Biology and Chemistry.

Contextual A-Level Information

• AAC: Must include grade A in Biology and Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• 36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels
• Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry.

Contextual International Baccalaureate Information

• 33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 from three Higher Levels
• Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry.

Alternative Accepted Qualifications

• Access to HE Diploma
• BTEC Nationals/CTECs
• Cambridge Pre-U
• European Baccalaureate
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

International Applicants

Equivalent International Qualifications

• Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above

English Language Requirements

• English language band: D
• Notes: Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test.

Selection Process

Contextual Consideration

• We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements.

Deferrals

• Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.

Foundation Courses

• Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme.

Graduates

• Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent.

Personal Statement

• Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application.

Resits

• We are able to consider applicants who have retaken or are retaking their qualifications.

Transfers

• Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

Teaching Methods

• Lectures
• Seminars & Tutorials
• Laboratory-based Practicals
• Self-Study

Assessment

• Coursework
• Written/Practical Examinations

Structure

• Courses are divided into modules.
• You will normally take modules totalling 360 credits (120 credits per year).
• There are options to switch to any other course in the Bioscience suite after Year 1.
• On the three-year BSc programme, you can also choose to study a full year abroad between Years 2 and 3.

Required Modules

• Biochemistry (15 credits)
• Chemistry for the Biosciences (15 credits)
• Genetics & Molecular Biology (15 credits)
• Cell Biology & Neuroscience (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Anatomy and Developmental Biology (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Physiology (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Pharmacology (15 credits)
• Skills for the Biosciences (15 credits)

Optional Modules

• There are no optional modules for this year.

Employability

• 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.

Destinations

• Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
  • Research Project Co-ordinators
  • Technicians in academic and hospital labs
  • Artists, Museum Curators and Science Communicators
  • Food Scientists
  • Company Managers
  • Business Analysts
  • Scientific Copy Editors
  • Forensic Scientists
  • Teachers at a range of levels

Tuition Fees

Full Time Tuition Fees UK

• The UK tuition fee for the academic year is currently £9,535 per year.

Full Time Tuition Fees International

• The International tuition fee for the academic year is £35,800 per year.

Additional Costs

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies
• Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
• Library fees and fines
• Personal photocopies
• Printing course handouts
• Society membership fees
• Stationery
• Graduation costs
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses

Funding

• To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.