Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology

King’s College London

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

Overview
The Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc degree course offers you an opportunity to explore and integrate the biological and behavioural sciences. You will learn how they contribute to our understanding of the evolution, structure, function, development and behaviour of our species.
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, Biochemistry MSci, Biomedical Science BSc, Medical Physiology BSc, Molecular Genetics BSc, Molecular Genetics MSci, Neuroscience BSc, Neuroscience MSci, Pharmacology BSc, Pharmacology MSci and Pharmacology & Molecular Genetics BSc.
The course information sheet is a printable version of the information on this web page, which you can download here.
Key benefits:
Europe's largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education
Ranked 13th in the world for Anatomy (QS World University Ranking by Subject 2017)
93% student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2016)
Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers
One of the UK's best graduate employment rates
Career opportunities through international exchanges

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Great Maze Pond, SE1 9RT

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Pharmacology
  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
  • Cell Biology
  • Biomedical Science
  • Human Biology
  • Physiology
  • Anatomy
  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • Biomedical
  • Neuroscience

Course programme


Year 1

Year 1

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

There are options to switch to any other course in the Bioscience suite after Year 1 or to transfer to a four-year MSci. You can also choose to study abroad during Year 2.

Required Modules

• Biochemistry (15 credits)
• Chemistry for the Biosciences (15 credits)
• Genetics & Molecular Biology (15 credits)
• Cell Biology & Neuroscience (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Physiology & Anatomy (30 credits)
• Fundamentals of Pharmacology (15 credits)
• Skills for the Biosciences (15 credits)

Optional Modules

There are no optional modules for this course in Year 1.

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.


Year 2

Year 2 Required Modules

  • Structural Basis of Human Function (30 credits)
  • Essentials of Embryology (15 credits)

In addition, students are required to take at least one of the following modules:

  • Cell Biology A (15 credits)
  • Cell Biology B (15 credits)
  • Human & Molecular Genetics A (15 credits)
  • Human & Molecular Genetics A/B (30 credits)
  • Gene Cloning & Expression A (15 credits)
  • Tissue Pathology (15 credits)

Optional Modules

Bring your year credits total for the year to 120 by choosing from optional modules, which may typically include:

  • Emergence of Vertebrate Form &Function (15 credits)
  • Psychology I (15 credits)
  • Neuroscience (30 credits)
  • Synthetic Anatomy (15 credits)

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.


Year 3

Year 3 Required Modules

  • Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology Library Project (15 credits)
  • Experimental Project in Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology (45 credits)

Please note: alternative projects may be permitted at the discretion of the Programme Adviser

Optional Modules

Take sufficient credits to bring the total for the year to 120 from a range of optional modules that may typically include:

• Advanced Human Anatomy (30 credits)
• Behavioural Science (15 credits)
• Biology of Cancer (30 credits)
• Cellular Basis of Disease (30 credits)
• Developmental Neurobiology (30 credits)
• Experimental Developmental Biology (15 credits)
• Mechanisms of Development (30 credits)
• Neuroendocrinology (15 credits)
• Oral Biology (15 credits)
• Reproductive Physiology (15 credits)
• Principles of Neurobiological Research (15 credits)
• Cellular & Systems Neuroscience (30 credits)
• Head & Neck - Anatomy, Development & Evolution (15 credits)
• Perspectives on Pain & Nervous System Disorders (30 credits)
• Birth Defects (15 credits)

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.

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