Chemistry with Biomedicine

Chemistry with biomedicine is a degree that places the tools of chemistry at the service of understanding biological systems, health and disease. It examines how the chemical properties of molecules determine their behaviour in living organisms, how drugs are designed and how they interact with their biological targets, and how chemical knowledge can be applied to the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The combination is increasingly central to modern pharmaceutical and biomedical research, where the disciplines of chemistry and biology are deeply intertwined.

At King's College London, this three-year programme equips you with in-demand skills across all areas of chemistry and biomedicine, from the chemistry of disease and drug design and delivery to the chemistry of living systems more broadly. You will develop deep knowledge and hands-on laboratory experience, building the technical competence and scientific understanding that careers at the interface of chemistry and medicine require. A sandwich placement year provides extended professional experience in a pharmaceutical, biomedical or chemical research environment, connecting your academic training to the real demands of the sector.

King's location in London gives you access to exceptional research institutions and clinical environments.

Graduates in chemistry with biomedicine are well placed for careers in pharmaceutical research and development, medicinal chemistry, clinical biochemistry, regulatory affairs, science communication and healthcare. Many pursue postgraduate study, including PhD programmes in chemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology or drug discovery, which is often the route into senior research roles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The combination of chemical depth and biomedical relevance that King's offers is particularly valued by employers in the life sciences sector, from large pharmaceutical companies to innovative start-ups developing the next generation of medicines.