King's College London
Chemistry with Biomedicine Msci (Hons)
King's College London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 290 graduates of Chemistry with Biomedicine Msci (Hons) and other courses in Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific) at King's College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific).

Overall student satisfaction
67 /100
290 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific)

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27000 £32500 £39500
25-75 percentile range £24000 - £31000 £21500 - £37500 £29000 - £47500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific)

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25511 £25212 £30793
25-75 percentile range £22006 - £29009 £20484 - £31863 £24597 - £38418

Course Description

Our Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci course will give you a strong theoretical and experimental understanding of chemistry. You’ll explore the different strands of chemistry and apply them to biological and biomedical systems - all under the guidance of our research-led scientists.

In your final year of the MSci, you’ll explore your interests with a 6-month research project in our state-of-the-art labs or with our hospital partners.

The course is designed to train you to be an articulate, flexible and biomedically aware chemist, with a broad range of skills for a wide variety of careers starting with chemical, biotech and pharmaceutical industries and extending to wide careers such as finance, law and media.

Key benefits

  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
  • The only London university to combine Chemistry and Biomedicine, taking advantage of King’s strengths in biomedical research.
  • You’ll benefit from research-enriched teaching from internationally renowned scientists and researchers.
  • You’ll have access to our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, located in the heart of London.
  • Includes a major six-month project in our labs or with our hospital partners.
  • Includes an opportunity to transfer to a Study Abroad pathway and spend your third year, or a semester of your third year or fourth year, studying at a partner institution before returning to King’s to complete your studies.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Chemistry with Biomedicine Msci (Hons) at King's College London

10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Caring personal services
10% Process, plant and machine operatives
10% Elementary occupations
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Sales occupations
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Design occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific)

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic)

6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill

PTE Academic

62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each skill

TOEFL (iBT)

92 overall with 23 in writing and 20 in the other skills

Cambridge English Advanced

176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill

Cambridge English Proficiency

176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill

Trinity ISE

Level III (ISEIII) with pass in each skill

Institution's Own Test

Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 6.5

IELTS (Academic)

7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill

PTE Academic

69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill

TOEFL (iBT)

100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills

Cambridge English Advanced

185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill

Cambridge English Proficiency

185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill

Trinity ISE

Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill

Institution's Own Test

Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Chemistry with Biomedicine, Msci (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Chemistry with Biomedicine Msci (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of King's College London in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of King's College London in related subject specific rankings.

Natural Sciences

    • #24 
    • #30 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #49 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #83 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

See all 38 university rankings of King's College London

About King's College London

King’s College London (KCL) was established in 1892 and is located in the very centre of London. International students can start by taking KCL’s International Foundation, a one-year course intended to improve your knowledge on a particular subject while bringing your English to a level where you’re comfortable studying and communicating. The famous city of London offers innumerable advantages to young students, including myriad work opportunities, reliable and extensive public transport, and abundant entertainment options.

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Student composition of King's College London

undergraduates:
22110
postgraduates:
13810
Total:
35920
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