Medical Physiology BSc (Hons)
King's College London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Our Medical Physiology BSc degree provides an advanced course of study on how cells, tissues and organ systems function, and how together they carry out the activities needed for life. The course, delivered in central London, focuses on understanding normal human physiology; how and why it might be impaired, and the pathogenic mechanisms that lead to disease. All of which are essential for developing diagnostics and treatments. The course also features options to study abroad or to transfer to ...Read more

Our Medical Physiology BSc degree provides an advanced course of study on how cells, tissues and organ systems function, and how together they carry out the activities needed for life. The course, delivered in central London, focuses on understanding normal human physiology; how and why it might be impaired, and the pathogenic mechanisms that lead to disease. All of which are essential for developing diagnostics and treatments. The course also features options to study abroad or to transfer to other Biomedical Science courses.


Key benefits

- Europe's largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education- Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers- One of the UK's best graduate employment rates- Career opportunities through international exchanges- Contemporary approach based on our history of pioneering discoveries - including our part in finding the structure of DNA- Flexible options to tailor your degree


Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
24th
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Anatomy graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

I absolutely love it here at King's. The lecturers in most are good the speak really well and make the subject engaging. The class goes at a good pace. I live at Great Dover..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

Studying at King's is great - I love it here. The facilities here are good and I have everything here that I need for my course but it would be good if they modernised them -..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9,P:0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

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

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

Access to Science (or similar subject). Level 3 study must include at least 15 credits in Chemistry and at least 15 credits in Biology.

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

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.

Must include Chemistry and Biology

Popular A-level subjects

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
97%
Chemistry
93%
Mathematics
58%
Psychology
12%
Physics
10%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
Anatomy, Developmental and Human Biology BSc (Hons)
I absolutely love it here at King's. The lecturers in most are good the speak really well and make the subject engaging. The class goes at a good pace. I live at Great Dover...
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
Anatomy, Developmental and Human Biology BSc (Hons)
Studying at King's is great - I love it here. The facilities here are good and I have everything here that I need for my course but it would be good if they modernised them -...
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King's College London
Strand, London London City Of Westminster WC2R 2LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Temple  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.2 miles away
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