Medical Physiology

Bachelor's degree

In London and Lambeth

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Duration

    3 Years

Our Medical Physiology BSc degree provides an advanced course of study on how cells, tissues and organ systems function, and how together they carry out the activities needed for life. The course, delivered in central London, focuses on understanding normal human physiology; how and why it might be impaired, and the pathogenic mechanisms that lead to disease, all of which are essential for developing diagnostics and treatments. The course also features options to study abroad or to transfer to other Biomedical Science courses.

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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Lambeth (London)
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Stamford St, SE1 9NH

Start date

On request
London
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Great Maze Pond, SE1 9RT

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On request

About this course

Europe's largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education
91% Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2017)
Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers
One of the UK's best graduate employment rates
Career opportunities through international exchanges
Contemporary approach based on our history of pioneering discoveries – including our part in finding the structure of DNA
Flexible options to tailor your degree.

Research project co-ordinators
Food scientists
Company managers
Business analysts
Scientific copy editors
Others have continued to study in medicine, dentistry and other related fields including pharmaceutical sciences, cardiovascular pharmacology and biomedical research.
Graduates from the School of Bioscience Education are equipped with a variety of transferable skills including data gathering, analysis and interpretation, presentation skills and teamwork. Our graduates are well-qualified to undertake a wide range of careers or training for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD.

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
  • Biomedical Science
  • Physiology
  • Anatomy
  • Systems
  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • Biomedical
  • Neuroscience

Course programme

1st Year

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

This is a three-year course based on a combination of required and optional modules. There are options to switch to any other course in the Bioscience suite or to a four-year MSci after Year 1. 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 and 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:

  • Endocrinology & Reproduction (15 credits)
  • Physiological Control Exercise & Environment (15 credits)

In addition, you will take at least one of the following modules (all four may be taken):

  • Cell Biology A (15 credits)
  • Report on a Physiological Topic (15 credits)
  • Neuroscience (30 credits)
  • Physiology & Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System (15 credits)
Optional Modules

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

  • The modules listed above
  • Animal Models of Disease & Injury (15 credits)
  • Bioinformatics (15 credits)
  • Comparative Physiology (15 credits)
  • Drug Discovery & Development (15 credits)
  • Emergence of Vertebrate Form & Function (15 credits)
  • Essentials of Embryology (15 credits)
  • Gene Cloning & Expression (15 credits)
  • Human & Molecular Genetics (15 credits)
  • Immune System in Medical Microbiology (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Stem Cells (15 credits)
  • Protein Structure & Function (15 credits)
  • Psychology (15 credits)
  • Social Impact of the Biosciences (15 credits)
  • Tissue Pathology (15 credits)
  • A modern language (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.

3rd Year

During Year 3 you can apply to transfer to the four-year MSci Integrated Pharmacology & Physiology for Research, on which you will be required to take a 90-credit research project, usually at an external industrial provider within the UK, during your fourth year. A contribution by the university is given to cover additional living costs during the project up to a maximum of £2,000.

Required Modules

You are required to take at least 75 credits of physiology related modules, including one of the following project modules:

  • Physiology Laboratory Project: based in a research laboratory – please note that allocation to a laboratory project will depend on academic performance in year 2. (45 credits)
  • Physiology Library Project: a supervised study in a physiological topic of your choice. (15 credits)
  • Project Design in Physiology: designing a research project, writing a research grant application. (30 credits)
  • Social Impact of the Biosciences – please note that this module is only available to students who take Social Impact of the Biosciences in year 2. (15 credits)
Optional Modules

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

  • Cardiovascular & Respiratory Control (30 credits)
  • Cell Physiology (15 credits)
  • Endocrinology of Diabetes (15 credits)
  • Experimental Physiology (15 credits)
  • Extreme Physiology (30 credits)
  • Muscle (15 credits)
  • Neuroendocrinology (15 credits)
  • Biology of Lung Disease (15 credits)
  • Reproductive Physiology (15 credits)
  • Topics in Regenerative Medicine (15 credits)
  • Vascular Physiology (30 credits)
  • Advanced Biophysical Techniques (15 credits)
  • Molecular Genetics of Model Organisms (15 credits)
  • Biomedical Diagnostics (15 credits)
  • Cellular & Systems Neuroscience (30 credits)
  • Molecular Basis of Human Disease (15 credits)
  • Molecular Immunology (15 credits)
  • Forensic Genetics & Toxicology (15 credits)
  • Cardiovascular Pharmacology (15 credits)
  • Cell & Molecular Pharmacology (30 credits)
  • Pharmacology of Inflammation (15 credits)
  • Cellular Basis of Drug Dependence (30 credits)
  • Pharmacology of Neurological & Psychiatric Disorders (15 credits)
  • Biology of Cancer (30 credits)
  • Developmental Neurobiology (30 credits)
  • Cellular Basis of Disease (15 credits)
  • Mechanisms of Development (30 credits)
  • Behavioural Science (15 credits)

Please note that some modules with a high practical component are capped, which means that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who select that particular module.

During Year 3 you can apply to transfer to the four-year MSci Integrated Pharmacology & Physiology for Research, on which you will be required to take a 90-credit research project, usually at an external industrial provider within the UK, during your fourth year. A contribution by the university is given to cover additional living costs during the project up to a maximum of £2,000.

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.

Medical Physiology

£ 9,250 VAT inc.