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.

If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Contextual A-Level Information

Required grades: AAB

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 Diploma

38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels.

Must include grade 6 Higher Level in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretation), Physics or Psychology.

The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE.

GCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation achieved at Standard Level/Higher Level grade 2 or Middle Years Mathematics grade 5.

Contextual International Baccalaureate information:

35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels.

The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.

Alternative accepted qualifications

Qualifications

Access to HE Diploma

Standard requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits: 39 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 6 at Merit.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits awarded at Distinction in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a relevant subject - Science or similar - to be considered.

Functional Skills, and Numeracy modules studied within an Access to HE diploma, are not accepted for this programme to meet the GCSE/IGCSE requirement.

Contextual requirements

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 33 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

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Hong Kong SAR

Accepted award:

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

Required grades:

For programmes that don’t require Maths: 5*, 5, 5 in three elective subjects in addition to 5, 4, in two core subjects excluding Citizenship and Social Development. For programmes that require grade A* in Maths: 5 in Core Mathematics and 5* in Extended Mathematics M1 or M2, in addition to 4 in another Core subject (excluding Citizenship and Social Development) and 5, 5 in two further elective subjects. For programmes that require grade A in Maths: 5 in Core Mathematics and 5 in Extended Mathematics M1 or M2, in addition to 4 in another Core subject (excluding Citizenship and Social Development) and 5*, 5 in two further elective subjects.

Required subject:

Where our online prospectus specifies a non-Maths A Level subject and grade requirement, the equivalent HKDSE requirement in an elective subject is: A* = 5; A = 5; B = 4.

Please note

Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above

English language requirements

English language band: B

Please note that nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test. For information on our English requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Help for international applicants

The King's International Foundation Programme is a one-year specialist academic preparation programme designed for ambitious international students who want to study an undergraduate degree in the UK. Please note that UK students typically do not qualify for this programme.

Tailored pathways develop your subject knowledge, introduce you to UK higher education and enhance your academic English. We also offer an extended option comprising five weeks' intensive online English language preparation for those who need a language boost before joining the substantive King's International Foundation Programme.

As a King’s student from day one, you can access all our facilities, activities and support. You will also have a personal tutor for guidance and support with your studies and degree application.

Below are the Recommended pathways for you to study this course, but if you want, you can also find out more about the King's International Foundation Programme.

Recommended pathways

Health, Life & Biosciences Pathway

The King’s International Foundation Programme (Health, Life & Biosciences) is a specialist programme that helps ambitious international students find the right pathway and combination of modules to progress to undergraduate study. It is a one-year, full-time, level 3 pre-undergraduate academic programme designed to prepare you for undergraduate study at King’s College London or other top UK universities. Students who successfully complete the programme receive a Foundation Certificate. It aims to develop your academic language, essential subject knowledge, and study skills, and introduce you to the UK education system so that you are fully prepared for your degree.

Eligible pathways

STEM & Natural Sciences Pathway

The King’s International Foundation Programme (STEM & Natural Sciences) is a specialist programme that helps ambitious international students find the right pathway and combination of modules to progress to undergraduate study. It is a one-year, full-time, level 3 pre-undergraduate academic programme designed to prepare you for undergraduate study at King’s College London or other top UK universities. Students who successfully complete the programme receive a Foundation Certificate. It aims to develop your academic language, essential subject knowledge, and study skills, and introduce you to the UK education system so that you are fully prepared for your degree.

Other requirements

GCSE/IGCSE Requirements

Mathematics grade 6/B.

Functional Skills, and Numeracy modules studied within an Access to HE diploma, are not accepted for this programme to meet the GCSE/IGCSE requirements.

If you are an international student who does not study GCSEs/IGCSEs as part of your qualifications, then we would not expect you to have met this requirement. However, we will look for evidence of the equivalency in your studies.

Selection process

Contextual consideration

We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the Contextualised admissions website.

Deferrals

Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.

If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, then we can generally permit these for this programme. However, each deferral request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and we reserve the right to decline any post-offer deferral request. Requests should be submitted via a message on King’s Apply with an explanation of the reason for making the request.

Please note, second deferral requests will only be considered where the request is due to extreme unforeseen extenuating circumstances, for example, health reasons. We are unable to permit deferral requests that go beyond two years and you would need to apply again. This is with the exception of deferrals which are due to military/national service.

Foundation courses

Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme. Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis. Whether or not we can consider a particular foundation year as suitable for study at King's depends on the content of the syllabus and modules studied. In the past we have accepted foundation programmes from a number of other institutions.

We are unable to accept Foundation programmes that are integrated as part of a main degree at another institution. These may be called Year 0 or Integrated Foundations. We are also unable to accept non-UK Foundation courses.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your qualification, such as a list of modules and course specifications.

The King's International Foundation Programme has guaranteed pathways available for progression onto our King's undergraduate degree programmes, and information can be found on the website.

Graduates

Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.

Generally, we would consider a minimum of a UK Bachelor degree with a 2:1 grade profile (or overseas equivalent) as meeting the entry requirements for our undergraduate degrees. However, those who have achieved/are predicted a high 2:1 or a First may be considered more competitive.

Where a programme has subject requirements, these will still need to have been met. If you have not met the subject requirements via A-level (or equivalent) then we may be able to consider the content within your degree. We would be looking for significant study of the subject across the degree programme with a 2:1 or above grading on those modules.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your degree study.

Personal Statement

We are looking for intellectually curious and open-minded students who relish the opportunity of studying with some of the world's most distinguished academics in the field. You must be of the highest intellectual calibre, and we are looking for a commitment to embrace the challenge of a truly cosmopolitan education. The key criterion for entry is academic ability, but we will also be looking for evidence of your motivation to study, your communication skills, your enthusiasm for making connections between disciplines, and your understanding of the programme.

In a standard admissions cycle, we are able to consider applicants who have retaken their qualifications, however, you should bear in mind that your application for this programme will be reviewed alongside other strong applicants who might be viewed more favourably if they achieved the required grades within a standard timeframe, for example, a two year period for A-levels.

We consider applicants who have recently achieved grades which are below the entry criteria, and have subsequently studied/are studying another qualification to seek entry, such as an Access to HE Diploma or a Foundation programme, to be resit applicants.

Transfers

Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

Key Information

UCAS code:

C800, C801 (with year abroad), C802 (with professional placement year)

Course type:

Single honours

Delivery mode:

In person

Study mode:

Full-time

Required A-Levels:

Duration:

Three years (or four years with a year abroad or a professional placement year)

Application status:

Start date:

September 2027

Application deadline:

13 January 2027

Optional study abroad

Optional year in industry

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