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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Science

King's College London

(3.9)
294 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biomedical Science course at King's College London.

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A level

A,A,A

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include Chemistry and Biology. NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: BC99

Here's what King's College London says about its Biomedical Science course.

Our flexible Biomedical Science BSc offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate education in the biosciences that underpin our understanding of human health and the diagnosis and treatment of disease. You will benefit from high-quality teaching in the School of Bioscience Education and choose from a wide range of modules to develop a Biomedical Science degree course that reflects your scientific strengths and interests.

Studying a Biomedical Science degree with us means that you will be able to enjoy the flexibility to choose your degree after your first year with our Common Year One curriculum. All Biomedical Science disciplines are covered in the first year, making the decision for your future an informed one.

You will be able to choose from the following Biomedical science degrees; Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, Biochemistry BSc, Biomedical Science BSc, Medical Physiology BSc, Molecular Genetics BSc, Neuroscience BSc, and Pharmacology BSc.

Key benefits

  • Taught in one of Europe's largest centre's for medical and professional healthcare education.

  • Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers.

  • Contemporary approach based on our history of pioneering discoveries- including our part in finding the structure of DNA.

  • One of the UK's best graduate employment rates.

  • Themes of study to tailor your degree to your scientific interests.

  • Career opportunities through overseas study, work placement or to switch to a four-year MSci.

Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

Source: King's College London

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Biomedical Sciences

Location

Main Site | London

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Biomedical sciences

Start date

29 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year

King's College London student reviews

(3.9)
Based on 294 reviews from King's College London's students and alumni
5 star
38%
4 star
31%
3 star
18%
2 star
10%
1 star
3%
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Very expensive to live in central london. rent and living expenses are the big issues for everyone.

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Five stars: Excellent

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very busy and tough course

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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at King's College London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from King's College London students who took the Biomedical Science course - or another course in the same subject area.

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

77%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

85%

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

84%

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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

71%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

77%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

60%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

71%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

64%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

79%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

82%

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How well organised is your course?

75%

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

60%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

88%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

70%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

81%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

79%

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Student information

See who's studying at King's College London. These students are taking Biomedical Science or another course from the same subject area.

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female76%Male23%
Where students come from
International36%UK64%
Student performance
2:1 or above82%
Number of students1,525
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyA
ChemistryA
MathematicsA
PsychologyA
GeographyA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Biomedical Science at King's College London.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from King's College London graduates who took Biomedical Science - or another course in the same subject area.

Medical sciences

Earnings

£26.6k

First year after graduation

£37.6k

Third year after graduation

£45.3k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biomedical Science.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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