Program Overview

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Overview

The Natural Sciences BSc degree is designed for students who have a passion for science and discovery. The Natural Sciences degree is a high-quality, modern education programme with an emphasis on the power of interdisciplinary and creative, innovative thinking and scientific problem solving.

Key Information

• Course type: Single honours
• Delivery mode: On campus
• Study mode: Full time
• Required A-level: AAA
• Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
• Duration: 3 years
• Application status: Open
• Start date: September 2025
• Application deadline: 29 January 2025
• Optional study abroad
• Apply via UCAS

Key Benefits

• Study a wide-range of innovative modules covering the full spectrum of subjects across the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, computation, mathematics and physics).
• A holistic approach to developing cross-disciplinary, innovative and agile thinking amongst its graduates, so they are equipped to address real-world problems.
• Develop essential skills in self-management and development, including active learning, resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility.
• Be exceptionally well placed to find employment within emerging and future industries that address major global challenges.
• Benefit from research-enriched teaching delivered by internationally renowned scientists and researchers.
• Have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities located in the heart of London
• Top 10 in the UK for Natural Sciences (QS by subject 2025).

Course Essentials

Year 1

• Experimental Skills (15 credits)
• Mathematical Methods for Natural Sciences (30 credits)
• Biology for Interdisciplinary Sciences (15 credits)
• Chemistry for Interdisciplinary Sciences (15 credits)
• Physics for Interdisciplinary Sciences (15 credits)
• Coding (15 credits)
• What is Interdisciplinary Research? (15 credits)

Optional Modules

There are no optional modules for this year.

Teaching Methods

Teaching is conducted through a combination of methods including lectures, problem sheets, tutorials, projects, practical laboratory sessions, workshops, and group-based activities. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work e.g. 150 hours work for a 15 credit module. These hours cover every aspect of the module, including independent study.

Assessment

Your knowledge and understanding are assessed by means of summative examinations and coursework. Forms of assessment may typically include quizzes, practical work and reports, software presentation, poster and oral presentations and pitches, presentations and reports of individual and group projects, and unseen written examinations.

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 360 credits.

Entry Requirements

Subject Requirements

• Mathematics and a Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Computer Science)

A-Levels

• Required grades: AAA
• Must include grade A in Mathematics and a Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Computer Science).

Contextual A-Level Information

• Required grades: ABB
• Must include grade A in Mathematics and grade B in a Science.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• 36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels
• Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics and a Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Computer Science).

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
• English language requirements: English language band: D

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.

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.

Employability

Graduates of the Natural Sciences degree will be exceptionally well placed to find employment within emerging and future industries that address major global challenges, including sustainable environment, health and life sciences, digital and data driven economy, as well as national security, defence and space.