Program Overview

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Key Information

Course Type

Single honours

Delivery Mode

In person

Study Mode

Full time

Duration

One year

Application Status

Open

Start Date

September 2025

Application Deadline

29 June 2025

Overview

The Global Health intercalated BSc course equips medical students with the knowledge and skills to critically engage with global health issues. Students will benefit from exploring social, political, economic and anthropological perspectives on the main challenges faced in providing healthcare across the globe.

Key Benefits

• The course covers the global burden of disease, health systems and policy, conflict, global health in local practice, international development, and research methods.
• You will explore current trends and cutting-edge research working alongside international experts at a leading research institution.
• Designed for medics, veterinarian students and dentists who wish to pursue a career with an international focus, or work in development, policy or humanitarian relief.
• Opportunities to carry out research projects offering you an in-depth understanding of the realities of health work in low-income countries.
• Graduates have published their BSc project research, and some have gone on to present their research at conferences.

Course Essentials

• 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.
• Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
• King's is regulated by the Office for Students.

Entry Requirements

• Full details on how to apply for King's internal students are included on KEATS.
• For further information please see the Intercalated webpage.
• The application deadline for King's internal students is 26th January 2025.
• The application deadline for external students is 29th June 2025.

Entry Requirements for MBBS Students

• King’s students must have passed Stage 1 and Stage 2.
• External students must have first time passes for years 1 and 2 and all SSCs.

Entry Requirements for Dental Students

• BDS students are required to pass year 2 at the first attempt and year 3 or 4 if applicable.

Entry Requirements for Veterinary Students

• Veterinary students are required to pass year 2 at the first attempt and year 3 if applicable.

Teaching & Structure

Teaching Methods - What to Expect

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Self-Study

The following table gives an idea of the contact and self-study time allocation you might expect from a typical academic year:

Module | Lectures (hours) | Seminars & Tutorials (hours) | Practical/ Lab work (hours) | Private study (hours) ---|---|---|---|--- Global Burden of Disease | 12 | 18 | - | 120 Research Methodology in Global Health | 10 | 20 | - | 120 International Development & Health | 12 | 18 | - | 120 Global Health in Local Practice | 12 | 18 | - | 120 Conflict & Health | 12 | 18 | - | 120 Health Systems & Policy | 12 | 18 | - | 120 Project in Global Health | 5 | 10 | 5 | 280

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work. You will study 120 credits during the academic year, which equates to 1,200 theoretical hours of learning.

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

Location

This course is primarily taught at our King’s College London Guy's Campus. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Regulating Body

King’s College London is regulated by the Office for Students.

Assessment

• Coursework
• Written/Practical Examinations

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations.

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits. This is a one-year course.

Select a year of studyYear 1

Required Modules

You are required to take:

Global Burden of Disease (15 credits) Research Methodology in Global Health (15 credits) International Development & Health (15 credits) Global Health in Local Practice (15 credits) Conflict & Health (15 credits) Health Systems & Policy (15 credits) Project in Global Health (30 credits)

Optional Modules

By availability as substitute to a module above.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

Careers

Graduates are equipped with a variety of transferable skills including data gathering, analysis and interpretation, presentation skills and teamwork. Our graduates are well-qualified to undertake a wide range of careers or training for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD; with recent graduates continuing to study in medicine, dentistry and other related fields including pharmaceutical sciences, cardiovascular pharmacology and biomedical research.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

Full Time Tuition Fees UK:

The UK tuition fee for the academic year is currently £9,535 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.

Full Time Tuition Fees International:

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

Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £0 against their first year's tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King's.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• 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

You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling.

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.