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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B120

Medical Physiology

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£38,300Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Medical Physiology 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 3-year full-time structure. 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. 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 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Cellular Physiology and Homeostasis
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
Nervous System Function and Organisation
Renal and Fluid Balance Physiology
Endocrine System and Metabolic Regulation
Gastrointestinal Physiology and Nutrition
Pathophysiology and Disease Mechanisms
Integrated Physiology and Research Methods
UCAS Code:B120
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

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

International Baccalaureate

36 points

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.

🗣️ 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 (3 years)£114,900

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£24,000£28,000£33,500
3 years£28,000£34,500£40,000
5 years£34,500£45,000£51,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 28% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 67% above UK average salary
This course
£45,000
UK average
£27,000

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: CAH02-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
18%Studying
16%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
55%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
87%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
77%
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 Medical Physiology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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