Molecular Genetics BSc (Hons)
King's College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Molecular Genetics BSc (Hons) at King's College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Genetics.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biosciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Genetics 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 | £28000 | £25000 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £30000 | £14500 - £30500 | £23500 - £38500 |
All Biosciences courses of King's College London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £23500 | £28500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28500 | £18000 - £29000 | £22500 - £36000 |
All Biosciences courses in the UK
Course Description
The Molecular Genetics BSc at King’s is a multidisciplinary degree programme focusing on the advances in the field of biology that investigate how the structure and functions of genes and the genome regulate the processes and mechanisms of life. Geneticists study how DNA is replicated, repaired, and decoded to make protein and other molecules within cells and tissues, which in turn impact the physiology, behaviour, and wellbeing of living things. The course covers the broad range of genetics from the molecular basis of genes and genomes to evolutionary and healthcare genetics. The understanding of how genes and genomes work provides insights into disease and avenues for developing new therapies within personalised medicine, As an expanding research area, Molecular Genetics contains many topics about our life, health and wellbeing and many issues of wide relevance for today’s society.
Key benefits
- Europe's largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education
- Close links with the Guy’s and St Thomas’s Hospitals NHS Trust Clinical Genetics service and Genomic Laboratory Hub
- State-of-the-art research facilities such as the Biomedical Research Centre’s Genomics Core Facility
- Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers
- One of the UK's best graduate employment rates
- Contemporary approach based on our history of pioneering discoveries – including our part in finding the structure of DNA
- Flexible options to tailor your degree through overseas study, work placement or to switch to a four-year MSci
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Molecular Genetics BSc (Hons) at King's College London
| 40% | Administrative occupations |
| 25% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Design occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill |
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| PTE Academic | 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each skill |
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| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 overall with 23 in writing and 20 in the other skills |
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| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill |
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| Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with pass in each skill |
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| Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 6.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Molecular Genetics BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| 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)
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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
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Total number of students enrolled at King's College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22110
- postgraduates:
- 13810
- Total:
- 35920
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Genetics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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