Kingston University London - Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

Kingston University London

Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

Biological sciences form the basis of many new areas of science and technology. They are the foundation of our understanding of a diverse range of subjects – from evolution, genetics and diversity to medicine, drug and human development.

On this course, you can choose to study human, medical or genetics and molecular biology.

Practical work includes a laboratory and/or field-based project, a data project or a systematic review. Project work might be based in a laboratory or organisation outside the University. You'll gain the knowledge, techniques and skills you need to boost your employability, ready for when you graduate.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

  • This degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). Once you graduate, you'll receive one year's free membership, helping you to network and keep you up to date with developments in life sciences.
  • You can choose to take a four-year sandwich degree, with a year's overseas study or an industrial placement to give you a career head start.
  • Through option modules you can tailor your degree to suit your interests and career goals.

You may choose different routes according to you Future career plan

The routes include:

  • Human Biology
  • Medical Biology
  • Genetics and Molecular Biology

Entry Requirements

  • 96–120 UCAS points from a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications; Degree with foundation year 32.
  • A-levels to include Biology/Applied Biology at grade C or above; two science A-levels are desirable which include Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Geography, Sociology or Statistics. However, those completing A-level Biology and A-levels in non-science subjects will still be considered. We also count Bioscience Extended Project towards your UCAS points total. General Studies not accepted.
  • IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.

Career Prospects

You'll be well prepared for careers in the medical, pharmaceutical, food, biotech, environmental and veterinary industries, as well as in teaching and research.

Career opportunities after completing Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

  • Academic and hospital research.
  • Biotechnology.
  • Dentistry.
  • Ecology.
  • Environmental science.
  • Food industries.
  • Forensic science.
  • Government agencies (FBI, FDA, DNR, NASA, USDA)

Course Details

The First Year 

common to all streams of this biological sciences degree - human biology, medical biology, and genetics and molecular biology - as well as a number of other degrees. It has been designed to give you a thorough understanding of the core subjects within life sciences and provides a measure of flexibility between courses.

In Second Year, you will follow the modules within your chosen specialism (Human Biology, Medical Biology or Genetics and Molecular Biology). You will develop your knowledge, techniques and practical skills, as well as additional transferable and employability skills. A course specific core module will integrate subject-specific knowledge and develop your skills in preparation for your final-year research project.

All students are encouraged to identify opportunities for work experience during the course, which may be through an optional sandwich year taken between Years 2 and 3. Alternate opportunities within the University may become available such as acting as a student ambassador.

Year 1

Genes, Cells and Tissues
The Biochemical Foundations of Life
Scientific and Laboratory Skills
Human Physiology

Year 2

Human Biology route: Core Modules
Health and Exercise Physiology
Proteins and Metabolism
Research Methods and Concepts in Evolutionary Biology
Medical Biology route: Core Modules
Proteins and Metabolism
Infection and Immunity
Pathobiology
Research Methods and Concepts in Evolutionary Biology
Genetics and Molecular Biology route: Core modules
Proteins and Metabolism
Pathobiology
Molecular Biology of the Cell
Research Methods and Concepts in Evolutionary Biology
Human Biology route: Optional Modules
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Infection and Immunity

Year 3

Medical Biology route: Core Modules
Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science
Project (Bioscience)
Medical Parasitology
Human Biology route: Core Modules
Brain and Behaviour
Project (Bioscience)
Genetics and Molecular Biology route: Core modules
Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics
Project (Bioscience)
Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science
Medical Biology route: Optional modules
Chemotherapy of Infectious and Neoplastic Diseases
Clinical Chemistry and Haematology (Blood Sciences)
Clinical Immunology and Medical Microbiology
Human Biology route: Optional Modules
Medical Parasitology
Contemporary Issues in Food and Nutrition
Extreme Environments and Ergogenic Aids
Genetics and Molecular Biology route: Optional Modules
Brain and Behaviour
Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science

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