Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology

Course detail Description

We are one of the few universities to offer an Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc. Our course provides an opportunity for you to explore the anatomy of the body and to integrate this understanding with cutting- edge research in embryology, evolution and cell and molecular biology. You will learn how these rapidly advancing and interlinked fields of scientific investigation are helping us to better understand human structure and function.

This course forms part of the suite of ‘Common Year 1’ courses within the School of Bioscience Education. These comprise: Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology; Biochemistry; Biomedical Science; Medical

Physiology; Molecular Genetics; Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Pharmacology & Molecular Genetics. Once you have successfully completed year one, you can then progress through to years 2 and 3 where you can tailor your course of study to focus on those areas that interest you most. If you wish, you can also choose to switch to any other course within the School of Bioscience Education.

In your final year you will have the opportunity to conduct advanced experimental laboratory work in areas such as developmental biology, cell biology, stem cell biology or reproductive neuroendocrinology.

Teaching

Teaching takes place in lectures, seminars and tutorials and through practical laboratory work. You are expected to spend the rest of that time on self-study, including reading, research and writing assignments.

Course stage

Percentage of time in scheduled learning & teaching activities

Percentage of time in guided independent study

Percentage of time on placements

Year 1

25%

75%

-

Year 2

26%

74%

-

Year 3

24%

76%

-

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations.

Course stage

Percentage of assessment by written exams

Percentage of assessment by practical exams

Percentage of assessment by coursework

Year 1

78%

5%

17%

Year 2

72%

1%

27%

Year 3

65%

3%

32%

Regulating body

King’s College London is regulated by the Office for Students.

Location

This course is primarily taught at our King's College London Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses, both on the South Bank of the Thames, putting you at the heart of everything London has to offer in terms of academic resources and also close to its social and entertainment attractions.

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Structure

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

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.

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)

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 Required Modules

You are required to take:

• Structural Basis of Human Function (30 credits)

• Essentials of Embryology (15 credits)

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.

Year 3 Required Modules

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

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

or

• 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.

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.