Natural Sciences

Natural sciences is built on the recognition that the most important problems facing society rarely fit neatly within the boundaries of a single discipline. Climate change, pandemics, biodiversity collapse, sustainable energy and the development of new medical treatments all require people who can think rigorously across biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics simultaneously. A natural sciences degree is designed precisely for students who want that breadth without sacrificing depth in the individual disciplines they study.

At King's College London the programme equips you with deep knowledge in individual scientific subjects alongside the ability to understand and exploit the connections between them. You will develop genuine expertise in the disciplines you choose to combine, while also building the integrative thinking that enables you to tackle complex, multi-dimensional problems. The course runs over three years full time and includes both a sandwich year and a year abroad, giving you significant professional and international experience.

Work placement opportunities are built into the programme, connecting your scientific training with real-world applications in research, industry or public services.

Graduates of natural sciences programmes are highly regarded across the scientific community and beyond. Careers span academic research, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, environmental agencies, technology firms, finance, data science, government and science communication. The breadth of scientific literacy combined with depth in particular disciplines makes natural sciences graduates adaptable and valuable in roles that require both specialist knowledge and the ability to see across conventional disciplinary lines.

Postgraduate study in any of the constituent sciences, or in interdisciplinary fields such as systems biology, climate science or biomedical engineering, is a common next step.