Bsc Biomedical Science

From the moment you step into the Biomedical Science programme, you’ll be learning through doing—with a “common year one” that introduces all core biomedical disciplines, followed by flexible theme-based specialisation from Year 2. You'll benefit from an education delivered by world-class researchers, within one of Europe’s largest centres for medical and healthcare education.

This immersive approach ensures you’re not just absorbing knowledge—you’re using it in real labs, real scenarios, and real collaborations.

Experiential Learning Includes:

• Common Year One Foundation: In Year 1 you follow the same curriculum as other bioscience students—covering the foundations of biomedical disciplines. This provides a solid base before branching into the area that excites you most.
• Theme-Based Specialisation (Years 2 & 3): Choose from six research-informed study themes such as Cancer Sciences, Neuropharmacology, Immunology & Infectious Disease, and more. Each theme includes compulsory theme-specific modules and a selection of complementary options, giving you both structure and flexibility.
• Industry Placement Option: There’s an optional extra-mural (year in industry) year available—allowing you to gain real-world work experience in the biomedical sector.
• Study Abroad Opportunities: You can convert your degree into a 4-year programme by opting for a year abroad in Year 3, with partner institutions including the University of California, UNC Chapel Hill, Cornell, U Waterloo, NUS, and more.
• World-Class Teaching & Research Environment: You'll be taught by leading scientists in a Faculty embedded within King’s Health Partners—an academic health sciences centre with partnerships across Guy’s, King’s College, and St Thomas’ Hospitals.
• Specialist Facilities & Collections: Expect access to unique educational resources such as the Gordon Museum of Pathology—the UK’s largest medical museum—and the Museum of Life Sciences, both ideal for visual and contextual learning.
• Interprofessional Learning Opportunities: Via the Centre for Team-Based Practice, you’ll take part in interprofessional sessions—learning to work with peers from nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, midwifery, and more in simulated clinical and collaborative settings.

Graduates from KCL’s Biomedical Science BSc emerge with versatile, industry-relevant skills that position them well for roles across health, research, biotechnology, and beyond. Typical positions include Research Project Coordinator, Food Scientist, Company Manager, Scientific Copy Editor, Business Analyst, and more.

• University Services That Support Your Career

  • The King’s Careers & Employability Service offers one-on-one coaching, CV and interview workshops, access to career planning tools, and networking events—all designed to help you shape your path from day one.
  • You’ll also have the chance to apply for work placements, an optional year-in-industry, or study abroad (particularly in your second or third year), helping you gain hands-on experience and expand your professional network.

• Employment Stats & Salary Figures

  • Within 15 months of graduation: about 42% of Biomedical Science BSc alumni are in full-time work, 26% are studying further, and 6% are unemployed. Around 13% are both working and studying.
  • That’s a high rate of skilled employment, with 55% of alumni in highly skilled roles 15 months post-graduation.
  • Broadly across KCL, over 90% of graduates enter highly skilled employment or further study within 15 months, earning an average of ~£36,000 annually.
  • From UK-wide data, entry-level biomedical scientists in NHS roles typically start at around £28,400 (Band 5), with earnings potentially rising to over £80,000 in senior leadership positions.

• University–Industry Partnerships

  • KCL is part of the Global Medical Excellence Cluster, linking top universities and industry to promote biomedical innovation—giving you access to a powerhouse network in medical research and industry.
  • King’s also collaborates closely with major NHS hospitals and research centres, including Guy’s, King’s College Hospital, St. Thomas’ Hospital, and notable biomedical research institutions, ensuring real-world connectivity in training and career paths.

• Accreditation & Long-Term Value

  • While the Biomedical Science BSc at KCL is not IBMS-accredited, making it unsuitable for directly entering NHS biomedical scientist roles, it remains a strong foundation for research-based careers and postgraduate study.
  • The degree’s value lies in the transferable scientific skills you’ll gain, the optional placement opportunities, and the prestige of the KCL brand—especially in research and postgraduate circles.

• Graduation Outcomes

  • Graduates have secured roles such as research coordinators, business analysts, scientific copy editors, managers, and other science-adjacent positions.
  • Several alumni also progress to further study, including medicine, dental programs, pharmaceutical sciences, health management, and biomedical research.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing your BSc, several rich academic pathways open up:

• Master’s (MSc) Programs:

  • Many graduates pursue MSc degrees in fields like Immunology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or broader Biomedical Sciences at KCL or other leading institutions.

• PhD/DPhil Opportunities:

  • With solid lab-based training and research exposure, graduates are well-positioned for PhD programs—especially at KCL’s world-class research centres or affiliated institutions.

• Graduate-Entry Clinical Courses:

  • If you’re drawn to clinical practice, you may use your biomedical background as a springboard into graduate-entry medical or dental programs.