Our Pharmacology BSc will give you a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and chemicals, the way they work at the molecular, cellular and systemic levels and their use in medicines to treat disease. This course is an ideal foundation for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research or graduate entry into medicine and equips students with transferable skills relevant for work in many other sectors. The course also features options to study abroad or extend to a four-year MSci. 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, Biomedical Science BSc, Medical Physiology BSc, Molecular Genetics BSc, Neuroscience BSc, and Pharmacology BSc. **Key benefits** - King's is ranked Top 10 in the UK for Pharmacy & Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) - 89% student satisfaction for programme (National Student Survey 2025) - Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers - Close links with pharmaceutical companies - Taught at one of Europe’s largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education - One of the UK’s best graduate employment rates - Flexible options to tailor your degree through overseas study, or switching to a four-year MSci with an extended research experience **Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate**
A Level: AAA | 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. Must include Chemistry and Biology. NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects | Scottish Higher: ABB | Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. | Access to HE Diploma: 36 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 9 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Access to Science (or similar subject). Level 3 study must include at least 15 credits in Chemistry and at least 15 credits in Biology. A total of 60 credits must be attained | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include Chemistry and Biology | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 36 UCAS points | 36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry. Note: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): H1H1H2H2H2H2 | Must include Chemistry and Biology | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3D3 | Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Must include Chemistry and Biology
6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each skill 92 overall with 23 in writing and 20 in the other skills 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill Level III (ISEIII) with pass in each skill Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 6.5
For International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change. All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 (£5,000 for Medicine and Dentistry) against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s. — UG programmes
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