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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L512

Global Health and Social Medicine with a Year Abroad

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£38,300Per Year (Intl)
£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Global Health and Social Medicine with a Year Abroad at King's College London, University of London. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Global Health and Social Medicine is an interdisciplinary course that welcomes students to discuss urgent questions about how we address health and well-being disparities around the world. It is the ideal degree for students seeking to make a difference to improving health and wellbeing, locally and globally, by shaping effective health policies and health care delivery systems. The course is designed for students who want to take a predominantly social science related degree in global health, but also want to continue their studies in biomedicine. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Global Health and Epidemiology
Social Determinants of Health and Inequality
Biomedical Science and Disease Pathways
Health Policy and Health Systems
Medical Anthropology and Cultural Health
Ethics and Politics of Global Medicine
Research Methods in Health and Social Sciences
Global Health Challenges and Interventions
UCAS Code:L512
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Must include Biology or Chemistry. 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.

International Baccalaureate

33 points

33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 5 in Higher Level Biology or Chemistry. The total point score of 33 includes TOK/EE.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£38,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£153,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,500£36,000
3 years£26,000£32,000£39,500
5 years£32,000£42,500£57,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 23% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 63% above UK average salary
This course
£42,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Global Health and Social Medicine with a Year Abroad as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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