Course factsheet
Advanced Level Foundation Life Sciences and Pharmacy Pathway The Advanced Level Foundation Life Sciences and Pharmacy pathway is designed for students who want a rigorously academic pathway to the leading UK universities with very strong reputations for degree courses in subjects such as Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Biomedicine, Chemistry, or Environmental Sciences.
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Mathematics (Further)
Mathematics
Geography
Chemistry
Biology
b e able to apply the structure of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids to the roles they play in living organisms be familiar with different organs and their functions in living organisms, the effect of diseases on such systems be familiar with the ultrastructure and function of cells, how they divide and the mechanisms of transport across membranes understand genetic variation and diversity of organisms and the influence of the environment upon them understand recombinant DNA technology in agriculture, industry and medicine.
Art & Design
1. Biology At the end of this module students will:
Government and Politics
B Typical elective modules
The Advanced Level Foundation comprises three components: core study skills modules; elective subject-focused modules; and academic enhancement activities. Together, they provide a complete learning experience that expertly prepares students for the rigours of university study in the UK.
Psychology
1. Communication and Study Skills 2. Data Handling and IT
Your total learning experience
Physics
study skills modules A Core
Typical degrees Environmental Studies Pharmacology Pharmacy Biomedical Sciences Medical Biochemistry Chemistry of Materials Physiotherapy Microbiology
2. Chemistry At the end of this module students will: h ave a theoretical understanding of chemistry and how important it is in everyday life be able to use appropriate methodology, including information and communication technology (ICT), to answer scientific questions and solve scientific problems be able to communicate information and ideas in appropriate ways have an appreciation of applications and implications of science and evaluate their associated benefits and risks have an appreciation of how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.
Most common subject choice
Sample timetable (Based on September start) Monday Lesson 1 Lesson 2
Mathematics
Tuesday Communication and Study Skills
Wednesday Mathematics Communication
Thursday
Friday
Communication
Biology
and Study Skills
Business
Biology
Biology
Lesson 4
Biology
Biology
Lesson 5
Data Handling
Data Handling
Data Handling
Lesson 6
and Statistics
and Statistics
and Statistics
Physics
Physics
Lesson 3
and Study Skills
Biology
Communication and Study Skills
Break Communication and Study Skills
Biology
Communication and Study Skills Mathematics
Lesson 6L Lesson 7 Lesson 8
3. Other module combinations Any combination of modules is possible — other examples for this Pathway are shown above.
Potential alternative subject choice
Physics
Physics University of Greenwich
Break Lesson 9
Debating
Science in the
Lesson 10
Society
News Club
science visit Student Council
Course factsheet
Sample alumni success
C Academic enhancement Sample visits and excursions Google Science Fair
Sample clubs, societies and schemes Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
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Google Science Fair is a global online science and technology competition open to students from 13 to 18 years old, in which Kings students have participated in recent years.
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD
This is an extracurricular initiative undertaken by thousands of British students every year. It provides a unique opportunity to take part in exciting projects and activities including sports, physical activities, expeditions or volunteering.
Biology field trips Science in the news club
Wanying Liang from China. Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Leeds (#11)
Negar Sedaghatimonavar from Iran. Medical Engineering at the University of Leeds (#11) Leonor Hellmund Mancera from Argentina. Biomedical Materials Science at the University of Nottingham (#16) Tsz Ching Hg from Hong Kong. Nutrition at the University of Nottingham (#16) Hon Ming Lam from Hong Kong. Pathology and Microbiology at the University of Bristol (#19)
Biology Week at Kings Bournemouth sees Advanced Level Foundation students enjoy a three-day trip to Leeson House, Swanage. Here, they discover the fauna and flora of the numerous ecosystems of the UK’s South West coast. Oxford University Science laboratory visit University of Greenwich science visit The Royal Society, London
This discussion group is for students interested in issues and events around the world (such as the Hadron Collider) that affect our wildlife, health and ecology. The club looks at science in film, TV, documentaries and podcasts. University lectures are also included.
Science Club Maths Olympiad Debating Society Student Council
Ejura Nana Abu from Nigeria. Medical Microbiology and Immunology at Newcastle University (#21) Adaeze Rhema Atube from Nigeria. Biomedical Science at the University of Surrey (#23)
Typical career options
Pharmacy and Health Management Pharmaceutical industry Biomedical industries Physiotherapy Private Healthcare
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Detailed factsheets for each module are available at: kingscolleges.com
A path to a UK medical school Advanced Level Foundation students meeting entrance criteria can apply to Aston University Medical School or the MBBS Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Central Lancashire. Factsheets are available for both programmes.
1963 07/19
Foundation students at Kings London attended the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition in London. They visited many different stands, including one where they learnt from a Physics PhD student at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) about how the Atlas detector discovered the Higgs Boson.