Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology

An opportunity to explore and to integrate the biological and behavioural sciences, with the aim to appreciate how they contribute to our understanding of the evolution, structure, function, development and behaviour of our species. The Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology degree programme is based in central London.

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• Europe's largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education.
• Only university to host six Medical Research Council centres.
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• Career opportunities through international exchanges and working in industry.
• One of the UK's best graduate employment rates.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTIONKing's is one of the few universities offering a BSc in Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology. The programme provides an opportunity for students to explore and to integrate the biological and behavioural sciences, the aim being to appreciate how they contribute to our understanding of the evolution, structure, function, development and behaviour of our own species.

To achieve this aim, our degree programme involves study of the core biological and medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, genetics, biochemistry, evolution and developmental biology). You may also choose from a wide range of courses that reflect our teaching expertise, including neuroscience, cell biology, reproduction and human development.

In the final year there is an opportunity to carry out advanced experimental laboratory work in a field such as developmental neurobiology or reproductive neuroendocrinology. Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology students should be able to communicate their knowledge and understanding: essays, including an extended formal report on laboratory or library projects, and seminars give practice in these skills.

ABOUT THE Department of Anatomy and Human Sciences
CAREERS The career market for our graduates is buoyant, with an extraordinary range of final destinations, ranging from PhD and MSc programmes, management trainee programmes, scientific journalism and publishing, forensic science, and the scientific civil service as well as health service administration. The Anatomy, Developmental & Human Sciences degree also offers an excellent preparation for graduate entry into medicine or dentistry, and each year a substantial number of our graduates are accepted on to five-year or accelerated MBBS or BDS programmes. Recent graduates have found employment as…. • Administrator, Nuffield Hospital • Editorial post, Future Science Group • Graduate Intern, Grey London • Internship, Age UK • Marketing Executive, Solaris
TEACHING STYLE A mixture of teaching styles is used, including lectures, tutorials and practical classes. Staff research strengths lie particularly in developmental biology and neuroscience, and this emphasis is reflected in our teaching.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT Our degree programme encourages students to explore and to integrate the biological and behavioural sciences. The aim is to appreciate how sciences contribute to our understanding of the evolution, structure, function, development and behaviour of our own species. To achieve this aim, our programme involves study of the core biological and medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, genetics, biochemistry, pharmacology, evolutionary and developmental biology). After studying the core subjects in the first year, students can opt for a wider range of options in the second and third years. Second-year compulsory subjects include Structural Basis of Human Function, a chance to learn human anatomy by dissection (an opportunity which is not available at all universities which teach anatomy, developmental and human biology, even those with medical schools). Students can also choose from a wide variety of optional modules. In the third year, students complete a compulsory library or experimental project, and choose from a further range of optional modules, dependent on the pathway selected.
LOCATION Our modern, well-funded laboratories cater for the full range of programmes on offer. As a large multi-faculty university, we have excellent social and sporting facilities, but a key attraction is our central London location. Our three campuses along the River Thames are located in the cultural and social heart of the capital and offer our students the opportunity to explore art galleries, theatres, museums, markets, restaurants and cafés.

ABOUT THE Department of Anatomy and Human Sciences
CAREERS The career market for our graduates is buoyant, with an extraordinary range of final destinations, ranging from PhD and MSc programmes, management trainee programmes, scientific journalism and publishing, forensic science, and the scientific civil service as well as health service administration. The Anatomy, Developmental & Human Sciences degree also offers an excellent preparation for graduate entry into medicine or dentistry, and each year a substantial number of our graduates are accepted on to five-year or accelerated MBBS or BDS programmes. Recent graduates have found employment as…. • Administrator, Nuffield Hospital • Editorial post, Future Science Group • Graduate Intern, Grey London • Internship, Age UK • Marketing Executive, Solaris
TEACHING STYLE A mixture of teaching styles is used, including lectures, tutorials and practical classes. Staff research strengths lie particularly in developmental biology and neuroscience, and this emphasis is reflected in our teaching.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT Our degree programme encourages students to explore and to integrate the biological and behavioural sciences. The aim is to appreciate how sciences contribute to our understanding of the evolution, structure, function, development and behaviour of our own species. To achieve this aim, our programme involves study of the core biological and medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, genetics, biochemistry, pharmacology, evolutionary and developmental biology). After studying the core subjects in the first year, students can opt for a wider range of options in the second and third years. Second-year compulsory subjects include Structural Basis of Human Function, a chance to learn human anatomy by dissection (an opportunity which is not available at all universities which teach anatomy, developmental and human biology, even those with medical schools). Students can also choose from a wide variety of optional modules. In the third year, students complete a compulsory library or experimental project, and choose from a further range of optional modules, dependent on the pathway selected.
LOCATION Our modern, well-funded laboratories cater for the full range of programmes on offer. As a large multi-faculty university, we have excellent social and sporting facilities, but a key attraction is our central London location. Our three campuses along the River Thames are located in the cultural and social heart of the capital and offer our students the opportunity to explore art galleries, theatres, museums, markets, restaurants and cafés.