Program Overview

Biomedical Science (SUSTech - King’s School of Medicine) for students in China BSc

Key information

Course type: Single honours at King's plus other award at partner institution Delivery mode: On campus Study mode: Full time Duration: Four years Application status: Closed Start date: Application deadline: 30 April 2024

Programme Overview

This programme is taught on the SUSTech campus in Shenzhen and is aimed at Chinese students. This programme is a joint programme leading to double degree awards from King’s College London and the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech): students take a single programme of study, the successful completion of which leads to separate awards from both King’s and SUSTech. The Biomedical Science programme is an interdisciplinary programme which will give students an understanding of a range of biosciences including biochemistry, genetics, anatomy, cell biology and pharmacology.

Key benefits

• The programme design offers students a unique experience in being able to obtain two degree awards.
• King’s is recognised as one of the international leaders in Biomedical Science.
• The programme is taught by a combination of academic and clinical researchers at the forefront of their field.
• Graduates from the Biomedical Science programme will be equipped with a variety of transferable skills including data gathering, analysis and interpretation, presentation skills and teamwork.
• Students will acquire experience of practical laboratory sessions; multi-disciplinary teamworking; preparing and giving oral presentations; using computational tools and packages; working independently; time -management; and assessing ethical issues.
• It is anticipated that the programme will have strong links with industries local to SUSTech in Shenzhen providing opportunities for guest lecturers and possibly summer internships.

Course essentials

Students on this programme will learn to how to evaluate situations; analyse problems; and critically evaluate facts, theories and hypotheses. They will develop the ability to integrate advances in scientific and professional understanding throughout their academic, professional and personal development.

Base campus

The Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)

SUSTech was established in 2011 by the provincial government of Guangdong with the aim of developing a new type of tertiary education and becoming a world-class research university. It is located in the rapidly-growing tech capital city of Shenzhen.

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry requirements

For all information about entry requirements, please visit the SUSTech webpage.

Teaching & structure

Teaching methods - what to expect

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Laboratory-based Practicals
• Project work

Assessment

• Written Examinations
• Coursework
• Essays
• Oral Presentations
• Poster Presentations

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

The programme is divided into modules. You will be required to pass all modules to be awarded a degree from both King’s and SUSTech. However, there are modules required by the Chinese educational system which, while they must be passed, will not count towards the award of the Kings degree. There is a requirement to obtain an equivalent level of English to IELTS 6.5 by the end of year 1. The listed modules are required for the King’s degree and total 450 credits. There are no optional modules.

Required modules

Achievement of IELTS 6.5 required by the end of Year 1.

• General Chemistry (15 credits)
• Organic Chemistry (0 credits)
• Introduction to Anatomy (15 credits)
• Introduction to Biomedical Sciences (15 credits)
• Mathematics for Health Sciences (0 credits)
• Physics for Health Sciences (0 credits)
• Fundamentals of Python Programming (0 credits)
• Military Training (0 credits)
• Physical Education (0 credits)
• Political Thoughts (0 credits)
• Labour Education (0 credits)
• Growth Education (0 credits)
• SUSTech English/ English IELTS Exam (0 credits)

Optional modules

There are no optional modules for this year.

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.

Tuition Fees

For all information about fees and funding, please visit the SUSTech webpage.

Additional Costs

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

• IELTS examination fees
• 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

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.

Related departments

• School of Basic & Medical Biosciences
• School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences
• School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences
• School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences
• School of Life Course & Population Sciences
• Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

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• Biomedical Engineering (SUSTech - King’s School of Medicine) for students in China BEng
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