Course Summary

**Why Choose Kingston** - Kingston University is No.1 in London for Biosciences (Guardian League Table 2021). - This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. You’ll receive one year’s free associate membership once you graduate. - Through option modules, you can tailor your degree to suit your interests and career goals. - You can choose a four-year sandwich degree, with a year’s overseas study, or an industrial placement to give you a career head start. **About the Course** Genomic technology offers an unparalleled understanding of life on earth. This course reflects the latest developments and offers extensive training in genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics and evolutionary 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.

Course Details - Modules

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list: Year 1: LS4001 Genes, Cells and Tissues; LS4002 The Biochemical Foundations of Life; LS4003 Scientific and Laboratory Skills; LS4004 Human Physiology; LS4100 Accreditation Portfolio of Skills 1 Year 2: Human Biology route -LS5002 Proteins and Metabolism; LS5004 Research Methods and Concepts in Evolutionary Biology; LS5014 Health and Exercise Physiology; LS5017; Sport and Exercise Psychology; LS5008 Infection and Immunity. Medical Biology Route- LS5009 Pathobiology; LS5002 Proteins and Metabolism; LS5008 Infection and Immunity; LS5004 Research Methods and Concepts in Evolutionary Biology. Genetics and Molecular Biology Route- LS5004 Research Methods and Concepts in Evolutionary Biology; LS5001 Molecular Biology of the Cell; LS5009 Pathobiology; LS5002 Proteins and Metabolism. Year 3: Human Biology Route- LS6014 Project (Bioscience); LS6004 Brain and Behaviour; LS6008 Medical Parasitology; LS6010 Contemporary Issues in Food and Nutrition; LS6018 Extreme Environments and Ergogenic Aids. Medical Biology Route- LS6014 Project (Bioscience); LS6002 Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science; LS6008 Medical Parasitology; LS6003 Chemotherapy of Infectious and Neoplastic Disease; LS6005 Clinical Chemistry and Haematology; LS6006Clinical Immunology and Medical Microbiology Genetics and Molecular Biology- LS6014 Project (Bioscience); LS6002 Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science; LS6001 Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics; LS6004 Brain and Behaviour; LS6002 Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science

Course Details – Assessment Method

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, small group workshops and practical classes. Assessment methods: for most modules, end-of-module exams contribute 50 to 60 per cent towards the overall mark. Coursework methods include practical classes, essays, group exercises, poster presentations and reports. In the Year 3 project, you can produce either a laboratory and/or field-based project, or a library-based dissertation. You may be able to undertake the project in a laboratory or organisation outside the University.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Royal Society of Biology

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C111

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A Levels to include Biology/Applied Biology at grade C or above; two science A-levels are desirable which include Maths, Physics, Psychology, Geography, Sociology, Statistics (others) However those doing A level Biology and A levels in non-science subjects will be considered. We also count Bioscience Extended Project towards your total UCAS points. General Studies not accepted

UCAS points from ideally 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications

Equivalent of 96 UCAS points with a minimum of a grade C in Biology or Human Biology.

Can be considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications e.g. A2's in different subjects.

Access Courses in Biology, Agriculture, Health and Health Sciences, Science, Medicine and Medical and Biosciences all accepted.

Applied Science and Applied Biology accepted. Applicants should also hold A Level Biology with a minimum of a grade C.

To include Biology at Higher Level grade 5 and another Science at Higher Level grade 5 with Standard Level grade 5 required in English Language and Maths.

Applied Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Medical Science, Life Science, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science accepted.

Equivalent of 96 UCAS points with minimum of H3 in Biology or Human Biology.

T Levels T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other further education courses. T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher education and/or apprenticeships. Students who study T Level spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action. T Levels are the equivalent to three A levels and we recognise the UCAS tariff points they attract in line with other qualifications that aid progression to higher education.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/biological-sciences/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs

Provider information

River House
53-57 High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ

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