Program Overview

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Physiology iBSc

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

Course Description

Our one-year intercalated Physiology BSc gives you the opportunity to explore the fascinating field of physiology in a fun and interactive manner. You will have the opportunity to learn from and engage with world-renowned experts and award-winning educationalists in the fields of cardiovascular biology, endocrinology, applied human physiology, and regenerative medicine. You will study the homeostatic control of physiological processes and systems, including their adaptation under different environmental and biological settings. There is a strong emphasis on understanding how systems become dysregulated and the pathophysiology of disease processes such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Key Benefits

• One-year course leading to an intercalated BSc
• Teaching by world-leading experts in the fields of cardiovascular, endocrinology & diabetes, and regenerative medicine
• Wide range of physiology module choices offering flexibility and freedom to tailor content to your interests
• Project modules with basic science and clinical research projects offered
• Study within a small cohort with close academic mentoring
• Option to take a language module

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
• Application deadlines:
  • King's internal students: 26th January 2025
  • External students: 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 and Structure

• Teaching methods: Practical laboratory work, seminars, self-study, and lectures
• Programme divided into modules totaling 120 credits
• Compulsory to undertake a Project module and at least 75 credits of Physiology modules
• Remaining credits can be taken from Physiology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience modules
• Option to undertake a language module
• Three types of Physiology Project modules available to choose from
• Maximum of 45 credits worth of Project modules as part of the programme

Assessment

• Performance assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations
• Forms of assessment may typically include essays, lab reports, or oral presentations
• Coursework contributes approximately 30-40% and examinations approximately 70-60% to the final mark, depending on the choice of modules

Careers

• This Physiology iBSc will prepare medical students with in-depth knowledge of how various physiological pathways and systems are regulated and become dysregulated leading to the manifestation of disease
• Graduates are equipped with a variety of transferable skills, including data gathering, analysis and interpretation, presentation skills, and teamwork
• Graduates are well-qualified to undertake a wide range of careers or training for a higher degree, such as an MSc or PhD

Tuition Fees

• Full-time tuition fees UK: £9,535 per year (based on the UK Government's cap)
• Full-time tuition fees International: £35,800 per year (subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study)
• International applicants required to pay a deposit of £0 against their first year's tuition fee

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

• Bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's
• Please visit the Fees and Funding section for more information

Related Departments

• Teaching Department of Physiology
• School of Basic & Medical Biosciences
• Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

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