iBSc Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology

At King’s College London, this intercalated iBSc immerses you in anatomy like never before: through real dissections, anatomy imaging, and hands-on lab research, you’ll master practical skills with expert supervision. The programme leverages world-renowned facilities and interactive tools that bring anatomy, development, and human biology vividly to life.

Here’s how that experience is delivered:

• Two Dissection Labs at Guy’s Campus:

  • A large dissecting room with 12 stations, equipped with prosection specimens, digital projection, and tablets for collaborative learning.

  • A smaller, specialist lab (40 students capacity) ideal for surgical training using unembalmed specimens—each station equipped with adjustable tables, instruments, and suction.

• Cutting-edge anatomical imaging software:
  Access the Complete Anatomy Lab on iPads—an interactive 3D anatomy tool enabling you to explore, annotate, and learn anatomical structures dynamically.

• Rich museum and clinical collections:
  Explore the Gordon Museum of Pathology and the Museum of Life Sciences, housing thousands of pathology specimens and models that enrich your anatomical study.

• Virtual anatomy learning portal:
  The King’s Virtual Anatomy & Histology platform gives you access to a digital collection of anatomical images and volumetric data—perfect for revision and anatomical exploration beyond the lab.

• Research-led and dissection-driven modules:
  You’ll undertake dissection-based learning—especially in modules like Structural Basis of Human Function—and take part in a compulsory lab or library research project, enriching your analytical and investigative skills.

Graduating with an intercalated BSc in Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology sharpens your scientific edge—many graduates move on to excel in clinical and research roles such as Academic Surgeon, Biomedical Research Scientist, Surgical Anatomist, or Clinical Educator. This extra year elevates your academic standing, gives you a research-minded mindset, and makes your profile stand out for competitive clinical training and postgraduate research:

What supports these outcomes:

• Heightened clinical insight: Anatomy is a cornerstone of medical science—this iBSc deepens your understanding, boosting your clinical skills and decision-making across specialties. 

• Transferable research skills: Through a choice of a compulsory research project (lab-based or library-based), you're trained in data analysis, presentation, teamwork, and scientific communication—skills prized in both clinical and scientific pathways.

• Flexible, expert-led learning: The programme is taught by internationally renowned faculty, and allows you to tailor your studies through diverse modules in areas like regenerative medicine, neuroscience, psychology, developmental biology, and surgical science. 

• Strong graduate employability: While course-specific data is limited due to cohort size, Medical Sciences graduates from KCL report median salaries of £27,000 at 15 months, rising to £31,500 at 3 years and £39,500 at 5 years—well above national averages. 

• Valuable postgraduate foundation: The degree is globally recognized and seen as a scholarly differentiator—many students go on to MD/PhD, research fellowships, or specialist training, leveraging this iBSc to launch distinguished clinical or academic careers. 

Further Academic Progression:

If you’re drawn to deepening your expertise, this iBSc lays a strong foundation for advanced study—whether that’s pursuing Master’s degrees, PhD research, or academic medicine. The research skills, anatomical knowledge, and academic maturity you’ll gain position you perfectly for leadership in surgery, biomedical science, or clinical education.