Program Overview

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Natural Sciences MSci

Overview

The Natural Sciences MSci 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. The degree draws on the strengths in science education and interdisciplinary research at King’s College London and will cover the spectrum of subjects across the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, computation, mathematics and physics), and with training in entrepreneurship skills.

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: 4 years
• Application status: Open
• Start date: September 2025
• Application deadline: 29 January 2025

Key Benefits

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

Course Essentials

• Year 1 will comprise a set of compulsory modules, to develop knowledge and skills in the core natural sciences discipline: biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics, with a focus on learning those essentials for each discipline that facilitate cross disciplinary thinking.
• In addition, modules will provide core coding skills, and experimental laboratory skills.
• Problem solving and project work is an important part of this course, and you’ll learn about teamwork, group organisation and the skills of oral and poster presentations.
• An understanding of interdisciplinary sciences will develop knowledge and understanding of how interdisciplinary research is conducted, interpreted and communicated, and this will also support skills in collaborative teamwork.
• To support a student-led pathway of development, while maintaining a coherence to the programme, in Years 2 and 3 students will study a core set of modules around development of strong mathematics and analytical skills, and introduction to Machine Learning and AI.
• Additionally, students will be able to choose from a portfolio of both newly devised modules and modules available from other programmes currently at King’s (including but not limited to: Biosciences, Chemistry, Physics), allowing a highly flexible and broad programme for students to follow their own interests.
• The Natural Sciences degree will have an overt employability and entrepreneurship focus embedded into the curriculum, integrating both a cross-disciplinary “real world” approach to global challenges with the development and demonstrable application of skills prioritised by employers.
• In Year 4 students will undertake a long advanced interdisciplinary research project which will provide them with the opportunity to demonstrate their innovative and creative thinking.

Base Campuses

• Strand Campus: Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King’s College London’s arts and sciences faculties.
• Waterloo Campus: Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties.
• 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.

Awarding Institutions

• King’s College London and Affiliates

Regulating Bodies

• King’s is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry Requirements

Subject Requirements

• Required subjects: 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).
• Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

Contextual A-Level Information

• Required grades: ABB
• Must include grade A in Mathematics and grade B in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Computer Science).
• Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

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).
• Notes: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE. IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme.

Contextual International Baccalaureate Information

• 33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 from three Higher Levels.
• Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics and a Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Computer Science).
• Notes: The total point score of 33 includes TOK/EE. IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme.

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
• Please note that 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

• The following are not required for entry, but you may find these useful further preparation for this degree:
  • Study of mathematical mechanics and statistics.
  • We also strongly encourage you to extend your mathematical interests by studying for the Advanced Extension Award (AEA Mathematics) or Sixth Term Examination Programme (STEP).
• Contextual consideration: We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application.

Deferrals

• Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.
• If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, then we can generally permit these for this programme.

Foundation Courses

• Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme.
• Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Graduates

• Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.

Personal Statement

• Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application, and is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the university and inform us of your commitment to the programme and how the programme fits into your career plans, as well as any work experience or extracurricular activities you have done.

Resits

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

Transfers

• We are able to consider applications for transfer into Year 2 of this programme.

Help for International Applicants

Recommended Pathways

• Chemistry
• Biology

Eligible Pathways

• Computer Science
• Physics
• Chemistry + Mathematics for Natural Sciences
• Biology + Maths for Natural Sciences

International Foundation Year

• If you don't have a suitable qualification for direct entry to a UK university, we can help with our Foundation year courses.

Pre-sessional Courses

• If you have an offer from King's, but English isn't your first language, we have courses to help you.

Teaching Methods - What to Expect

• 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.
• 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.

Assessment

• 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 480 credits.

Required Modules

• 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.

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 (achieving net zero, globally sustainable natural environment, innovation, green growth), health and life sciences (business innovation, mental and physical health, global health), digital and data driven economy (productivity growth and security, data, AI, quantum computing) as well as national security, defence and space.

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.

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.