King’s International Foundation - Biology & Chemistry
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-level
International Baccalaureate
Access to HE Diploma
Cambridge Pre-U
BTEC Extended Diploma
BTEC Diploma
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
European Baccalaureate
International Students
BBB
Please refer to the Global Qualifications list for specific information. You may also need to fulfill our English language requirements.
Required subjects
Biology
Chemistry
Preferred subjects
Mathematics
This course requires a good level of mathematics knowledge.
Please complete our Self-evaluation Maths Test (pdf 365kb). A score lower than 70% indicates that you may benefit from improving your maths skills prior to starting at King's. You can also take advantage of the additional support King's offers once you arrive.
Further information and other requirements
Academic entry requirements
Qualification
Requirement
Minimum grades
International High School Qualifications
Please refer to the Global Qualifications list for the requirements and minimum grades needed.
Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry.
Your marks for year 11 and 12 will be considered.
AS levels*
Successful completion of 3 AS levels only
Please note: for students who have not gone on to study the full A Levels
BBB
Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry.
A levels*
Successful completion of 3 A levels
BBB
Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry.
No progression to Medicine MBBS available
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma*
Successful completion of an IB Diploma
32 points overall with 3 HL subjects at 555
Required HL subjects: Biology and Chemistry.
No progression to Medicine MBBS available
American High School Diploma*
Successful completion of an American High School Diploma
A cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry.
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*Please note: These options are not typically available to all applicants who do not require a Tier 4 study visa
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Start date
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Subjects
- GCSE Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- School
- Global
- International
- Maths
- Mathematics
- Biology
- English
- Options
- English Language
Course programme
Course detail Description
The King’s International Foundation – Biology & Chemistry and the Extended King's International Foundation - Biology and Chemistry course is jointly delivered by the King's English Language Centre, the Faculty of Natural & Mathematical Sciences and the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine.
It provides a structured journey for you to enter into a science-based undergraduate degree at King’s. You will learn essential skills to prepare you for the demands of undergraduate study including:
- Critical thinking
- Essay writing
- Research
- Exam techniques
- Presentation skills
By the end of the course, you will have improved your overall academic skills, your academic language and have a more detailed understanding of your chosen academic subject.
During the first semester, you will receive dedicated support for making your university application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
You will also have the opportunity to take a range of optional International English Language Testing System (IELTS) classes and tutorials.
TeachingA typical academic week includes an average of 16 contact hours, but some weeks will see a different number of contact hours. You are expected to commit to an average of 16 hours a week of independent study, including independent research tasks.
The course is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, classes and laboratory-based practicals. You will be assigned a personal tutor who you will meet with on a regular basis to receive individual advice on your progress.
AssessmentThe nature of assessment varies by module. Most modules are assessed through coursework and final examinations. In addition, some modules are assessed through presentations and practical laboratory examinations.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the course modules change.
ProgressionThe King’s International Foundation – Biology & Chemistry course offers progression onto King’s undergraduate degrees such as:
Progression Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology Biochemistry Chemistry Neuroscience Pharmacology Pharmacy Nursing Nutrition Medical Physiology Physiotherapy Psychology Medicine MBBS and other related subjects*
*Some subjects also require to achieve the specified grade in the external UCAT exam.
Visit the King’s Foundation Finder to see the grades you need to achieve to progress onto a King’s degree, and progression options from the other King’s International Foundation courses we offer.
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Structure
Year 1
You will study the following modules on this course:
- Biology Foundation
- Chemistry Foundation
- English for Scientific Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking*
- Science & Society
*You will either study English for Scientific Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking, depending on your level of English when you start the course.
The English for Scientific Academic Purposes, Academic Expression & Critical Thinking and Science & Society modules are delivered by the King's English Language Centre.
The Biology module is taught by the relevant King’s department in the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine. The Chemistry module is taught by the relevant King’s department in the Faculty of Natural & Mathematical Sciences. This means that you are taught by King’s academics during your Foundation year.
All of the modules support your subject and linguistic skills development as they encourage you to analyse concepts and develop ideas in your chosen subject area.
Required Modules- Biology Foundation
- Chemistry Foundation
- English for Scientific Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking
- Science & Society
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Please note: 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.
King’s International Foundation - Biology & Chemistry