Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology

Bachelor's degree

In Lambeth

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Lambeth

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc degree course offers you an opportunity to explore how our body is constructed. You will learn how our anatomy has emerged through an analysis of evolution, structure, function, and development. In doing so, you will consider anatomy at the organismal, tissue, cellular and molecular levels.

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, and Pharmacology & Molecular Genetics BSc.

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Location

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Lambeth (London)
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Stamford St, SE1 9NH

Start date

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About this course

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Others have continued to study in medicine, dentistry and other related fields including pharmaceutical sciences, cardiovascular pharmacology and biomedical research.

AAB

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. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer.

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Subjects

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

Course programme

1st Year

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

You are required to take:

  • 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.

2nd Year

Required Modules

You are required to take:

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

Bring your credit total for the year to 120 by choosing from a range of other modules:

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

3rd Year

Required Modules

You are required to take a project. This can be either

  • Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology Library Project (15 credits)
  • The lab based 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. Those offered by the Anatomy department include

  • Advanced Human Anatomy (30 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)
  • Head & Neck - Anatomy, Development & Evolution (15 credits)

Additionally you can also select from the range of modules offered by other departments, which would include

  • Behavioural Science (15 credits)
  • Neuroendocrinology (15 credits)
  • Oral Biology (15 credits)
  • Reproductive Physiology (15 credits)
  • Principles of Neurobiological Research (15 credits)
  • Cellular & Systems Neuroscience (30 credits)
  • Perspectives on Pain & Nervous System Disorders (30 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.

Additional information

International tuition fee - £25,500 per year.

Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology

£ 9,250 VAT inc.