Chemistry with Biomedicine with a Year in Industry

Chemistry with biomedicine is a discipline that connects the molecular science of matter with the biological systems that sustain life and the medical applications that arise from understanding them. Chemistry provides the foundational tools: understanding chemical structure and reactivity, synthesising new compounds, and characterising biological molecules. Biomedicine applies these tools to questions about how the body works, how disease arises at the molecular level, and how drugs, diagnostics, and therapies are designed, tested, and brought to patients.

The combination is directly relevant to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical research sectors.

At King's College London this four-year full-time BSc includes a year-long professional placement in a major company, applying your learning directly in a professional scientific environment. You will gain deep knowledge and hands-on laboratory experience across chemistry and biomedicine, developing the analytical and experimental skills that employers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biomedical sectors look for. King's central London location provides access to a world-class network of NHS hospitals, research institutes, and life science companies, enriching both your academic experience and your professional development.

The year in industry is particularly significant, as it provides evidence of professional competence that distinguishes you in a competitive graduate market and allows you to build relationships with potential future employers.

Graduates move into careers in pharmaceutical research and development, drug discovery, clinical trials, biotechnology, regulatory science, and academic research. Many continue to postgraduate study or doctoral research in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or biomedical science. The combination of chemistry and biomedicine is also a strong foundation for graduate-entry medicine for those who wish to pursue a clinical career.