Pharmacology & Molecular Genetics

King's College London

Bachelor's degree

In Lambeth

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Lambeth

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Our Pharmacology & Molecular Genetics BSc explores the link between genes, disease and treatment by combining the study of drugs and their effects in the body with study of the structure and function of genes and genomes. You will find our course an ideal foundation for careers in the pharmaceutical industry or biomedical research, especially in pharmacogenetics, or as preparation for graduate entry into medicine. The course also features flexible options to study abroad or extend to a four-year MSci with Professional Placement Year.

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 .

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Location

Start date

Lambeth (London)
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Stamford St, SE1 9NH

Start date

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About this course

King’s College London is ranked 9th in the world for Pharmacy & Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018)
94 per cent student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2018).
Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers.
Europe’s largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education.
One of the UK’s best graduate employment rates.
Contemporary approach based on our history of pioneering discoveries – including our part in finding the structure of DNA.
Flexible options to tailor your degree through overseas study or switching to a four-year MSci with Professional Placement Year

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.

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
  • Options
  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
  • Biomedical Science
  • Physiology
  • Anatomy
  • Neuroscience
  • Biomedical

Course programme

1st Year

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

This is a three-year course based a combination of required and optional modules. Each year you will study modules to a total of 120 credits. There are options to switch to any other course in the Bioscience suite after year one. You can also choose to study abroad during Year 2 or apply to transfer onto a four-year MSci programme with a professional placement year in industry or academia.

You are required to take:

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.

2nd Year

You can also choose to study abroad during Year 2 or apply to transfer onto a four-year MSci programme with a professional placement year in industry or academia.

Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • Drug Discovery & Development (15 credits)
  • Drugs & Disease B (30 credits)
  • Gene Cloning & Expression A/B (30 credits)
  • Human & Molecular Genetics A (15 credits)
  • Research Skills in Pharmacology (30 credits)
Optional Modules

There are no optional modules for this course for Year 2

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:

  • Advanced Molecular Genetics (15 credits)
  • Molecular Genetics of Model Organisms (15 credits)

You are also required to take one of the following modules:

  • Cellular Basis of Drug Dependence (30 credits)
  • Cell & Molecular Pharmacology (30 credits

You are also required to conduct one of the following research projects:

  • Extended Research Project in Molecular Science (45 credits)
  • Pharmacology Research Project (30 credits)
  • Extended Pharmacology Research Project (45 credits)
  • Project Design in Pharmacology (30 credits)
  • Extended Research Project in Molecular Genetics (45 credits)
  • Molecular Genetics Library Project A (15 credits)
  • Molecular Genetics Library Project B (15 credits)

During year two, you can apply to transfer to the four-year MSci with Professional Placement Year. If successful, placement may be in the UK or overseas, usually in a pharmaceutical company, a government research establishment or academic research institute.

Year 3 of MSci

You are required to undertake the following modules by distance learning. There are no optional modules in Year 3 of MSci.

  • Workplace Skills Assessment & Review (15 credits)
  • Workplace Project Report (15 credits)
  • Dissertation (60 Credits)
  • Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic relations (30 Credits)

Upon returning to King’s, students who successfully complete their placement year complete Year 4 at Masters level.

Optional Modules

In addition, you must take sufficient credits to bring your total for the year to 120, from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

  • Drug Safety & Toxicology (30 credits)
  • Biomedical Diagnostics (15 credits)
  • Cardiovascular Pharmacology (15 credits)
  • Experimental Cardiovascular Pharmacology (30 credits)
  • Pharmacology of Inflammation (15 credits)
  • Experimental Pharmacology of Inflammation (30 credits)
  • Forensic Genetics and Toxicology (15 credits)
  • Pharmacology of Neurological & Psychiatric Disorders (15 credits)
  • Biology of Cancer (30 credits)
  • Molecular Biology Practical Project (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.

4th Year

Upon returning to King’s, students who successfully complete their placement year complete Year 4 at Masters level.

Required Modules

Year 4 of MSci

  • Analysis & Communication in Pharmacology (advanced) (15 credits)
Optional Modules

Year 4 of MSci

You are also required to take sufficient credits to bring your total for the year to 120, from optional modules, which may typically include:

  • Cell and Molecular Pharmacology (advanced) (30 credits)
  • Experimental Cardiovascular Pharmacology (advanced) (30 credits)
  • Experimental Pharmacology of Inflammation (advanced) (30 credits)
  • Cardiovascular Pharmacology (advanced) (15 credits)
  • Pharmacology of Inflammation (advanced) (15 credits)
  • Pharmacology of Neurological & Psychiatric Disorders (advanced) (15 credits)
  • Project Design in Pharmacology (30 credits)
  • Pharmacology Research Project (advanced) (30-credits)
  • Advanced Molecular Genetics modules that are under development (15 and 30-credits)

Additional information

International tuition fee - £25,500 per year.

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