Search

Chat With Us

    Biological Sciences with Language for Science
    Go to Imperial College London
    Imperial College London

    Biological Sciences with Language for Science

    Imperial College London

    Imperial College London

    flag

    United Kingdom, London

    University RankQS Ranking
    2

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    C1R1,C1R2,C1R4

    Campuses

    South Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 45,500  / year(s)
    Next Intake October-2026

    Biological Sciences with Language for Science

    About

    Course overview

    Develop your appreciation of biology on this four-year course, which includes a year spent with an approved university in France, Germany or Spain.

    You'll examine the behaviour of living systems from the level of cells up to whole organisms and ecosystems. Through this work, you'll gain a detailed knowledge of the relationships, evolution, and key features of various organisms as you explore the diversity of life on earth.

    The language element of this course will see you explore the theory and practice of translation. This includes opportunities to analyse the history, politics, science and technology of your chosen country.

    Your studies will be complemented by a dedicated Life Science Skills programme. This provides training in quantitative skills, programming, statistics, and scientific writing and presentation.

    The second year offers you the chance to specialise across a series of optional modules, in areas including ecology, molecular biology and stem cells.

    Laboratory, computational and field work will help you acquire the skills to design, carry out and analyse data from biological experiments.

    With access to the thriving research environment at Imperial, you'll be taught by world leaders as you learn how to solve complex real-world problems.

    Your third year will be spent at a university in your chosen country, where you will attend lectures and conduct a research project as you experience a different cultural environment.

    Your final year sees your studies culminate with an extensive research project. This work will enable you to progress your personal and professional identity as a life scientist.

    Develop your appreciation of biology on this four-year course, which includes a year spent with an approved university in France.

    You'll examine the behaviour of living systems from the level of cells up to whole organisms and ecosystems. Through this work, you'll gain a detailed knowledge of the relationships, evolution, and key features of various organisms as you explore the diversity of life on earth.

    The language element of this course will see you explore the theory and practice of translation. This includes opportunities to analyse the history, politics, science and technology of French-speaking countries.

    Your studies will be complemented by a dedicated Life Science Skills programme. This provides training in quantitative skills, programming, statistics, and scientific writing and presentation.

    The second year offers you the chance to specialise across a series of optional modules, in areas including ecology, molecular biology and stem cells.

    Laboratory, computational and field work will help you acquire the skills to design, carry out and analyse data from biological experiments.

    With access to the thriving research environment at Imperial, you'll be taught by world leaders as you learn how to solve complex real-world problems.

    Your third year will be spent at a French-speaking university, where you will attend lectures and conduct a research project as you experience a different cultural environment.

    Your final year sees your studies culminate with an extensive research project. This work will enable you to progress your personal and professional identity as a life scientist.

    Develop your appreciation of biology on this four-year course, which includes a year spent with an approved university in Germany.

    You'll examine the behaviour of living systems from the level of cells up to whole organisms and ecosystems. Through this work, you'll gain a detailed knowledge of the relationships, evolution, and key features of various organisms as you explore the diversity of life on earth.

    The language element of this course will see you explore the theory and practice of translation. This includes opportunities to analyse the history, politics, science and technology of German-speaking countries.

    Your studies will be complemented by a dedicated Life Science Skills programme. This provides training in quantitative skills, programming, statistics, and scientific writing and presentation.

    The second year offers you the chance to specialise across a series of optional modules, in areas including ecology, molecular biology and stem cells.

    Laboratory, computational and field work will help you acquire the skills to design, carry out and analyse data from biological experiments.

    With access to the thriving research environment at Imperial, you’ll be taught by world leaders as you learn how to solve complex real-world problems.

    Your third year will be spent at a German-speaking university, where you will attend lectures and conduct a research project as you experience a different cultural environment.

    Your final year sees your studies culminate with an extensive research project. This work will enable you to progress your personal and professional identity as a life scientist.

    Develop your appreciation of biology on this four-year course, which includes a year spent with an approved university in Spain.

    You'll examine the behaviour of living systems from the level of cells up to whole organisms and ecosystems. Through this work, you'll gain a detailed knowledge of the relationships, evolution, and key features of various organisms as you explore the diversity of life on earth.

    The language element of this course will see you explore the theory and practice of translation. This includes opportunities to analyse the history, politics, science and technology of Spanish-speaking countries.

    Your studies will be complemented by a dedicated Life Science Skills programme. This provides training in quantitative skills, programming, statistics, and scientific writing and presentation.

    The second year offers you the chance to specialise across a series of optional modules, in areas including ecology, molecular biology and stem cells.

    Laboratory, computational and field work will help you acquire the skills to design, carry out and analyse data from biological experiments.

    With access to the thriving research environment at Imperial, you'll be taught by world leaders as you learn how to solve complex real-world problems.

    Your third year will be spent at a Spanish-speaking university, where you will attend lectures and conduct a research project as you experience a different cultural environment.

    Your final year sees your studies culminate with an extensive research project. This work will enable you to progress your personal and professional identity as a life scientist.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum entry standard

    AAA

    To include:

    • A in Biology
    • A in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
    • A in a third subject

    Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking
    Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
    Language requirement: AS level grade B or A level grade C or equivalent in your chosen language.

    Typical offer

    AAA-A*AA (applicants studying three A-levels)

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry A-level applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    AAA

    To include:

    • A in Biology
    • A in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
    • A in a third subject

    Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking
    Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
    Language requirement: French language requirement of AS level grade B or A level grade C or equivalent.

    Typical offer

    AAA-A*AA (applicants studying three A-levels)

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry A-level applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    AAA

    To include:

    • A in Biology
    • A in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
    • A in a third subject

    Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking
    Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
    Language requirement: German language requirement of AS level grade B or A level grade C or equivalent.

    Typical offer

    AAA-A*AA (applicants studying three A-levels)

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry A-level applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    AAA

    To include:

    • A in Biology
    • A in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
    • A in a third subject

    Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking
    Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
    Language requirement: Spanish language requirement of AS level grade B or A level grade C or equivalent.

    Typical offer

    AAA-A*AA (applicants studying three A-levels)

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry A-level applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    38 points

    To include:

    • 6 in Biology at higher level
    • 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at higher level

    Preferred Mathematics syllabus: The Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.
    Language requirement:
    Grade 5 higher level, or grade 6 standard level in your chosen language.

    Typical offer

    39 points

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry IB applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    38 points

    To include:

    • 6 in Biology at higher level
    • 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at higher level

    Preferred Mathematics syllabus: The Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.
    Language requirement:
    French language requirement of grade 5 higher level, or grade 6 standard level

    Typical offer

    39 points

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry IB applicants.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    38 points

    To include:

    • 6 in Biology at higher level
    • 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at higher level

    Preferred Mathematics syllabus: The Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.
    Language requirement:
    German language requirement of AS level grade B or A level grade C or equivalent.

    Typical offer

    39 points

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry IB applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    38 points

    To include:

    • 6 in Biology at higher level
    • 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at higher level

    Preferred Mathematics syllabus: The Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.
    Language requirement:
    Spanish language requirement of grade 5 higher level, or grade 6 standard level

    Typical offer

    39 points

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry IB applicants to this department.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    English Program Requirements

    Duolingo English Test
    Standard LevelHigher Level
    115 overall with no less than 105 in any band score 125 overall with no less than 115 in any band score

    *Test scores are only considered valid if taken within 2 years of the intended course start date.

    Find out more on the Duolingo website.

    IELTS – Academic (Test-Centre/UKVI SELT/Online)
    StandardHigher
    6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all elements) 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all elements)
    Summary of the table's contents

    *IELTS single score re-takes are not accepted. Candidates must meet the IELTS requirements on a single test sitting.

    Imperial College London considers IELTS scores to be valid for 2 years.

    Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

    Find out more on the IELTS website.

    LanguageCert International ESOL
    Standard levelHigher level
    ESOL B2 Test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with grade High Pass ESOL C1 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with grade pass in all components

    *Test scores are only considered valid if taken within two years of the intended course start date.

    Find out more on the LanguageCert website.

    Occupational English Test
    Standard LevelHigher Level
    Grade C+/300 in all elements Grade B/350 in all elements

    *Test results must be within 12 months of programme start date in order to be treated as valid and subject to online verification.

    *OET Paper/Computer at test centre and OET@Home accepted.

    Find out more on the Cambridge website.

    PTE – Academic (Test-Centre/UKVI SELT)
    StandardHigher
    62 overall (minimum 56 in all elements) 69 overall (minimum 62 in all elements)
    Summary of the table's contents

    Imperial College London considers Pearson (PTE) scores to be valid for 2 years.

    Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

    For more information regarding Pearson, please visit the Pearson website.

    PTE Academic online test results are only accepted (where valid) for entry for those starting courses up to 31 December 2023.

    TOEFL (iBT) and (iBT Paper)
    StandardHigher
    92 overall (minimum 20 in all elements) 100 overall (minimum 22 in all elements)
    Summary of the table's contents

    *ETS at Home accepted for admission

    Imperial College London considers TOEFL scores to be valid for 2 years.

    Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

    You must meet the entry requirement in one test from your scaled scores ('My Best Scores' reported by TOEFL will not be considered).

    For more information relating regarding TOEFL please visit the ETS website.

    You must email your TOEFL scores to the relevant admissions teams.

    Score reports sent via post will not be processed.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 45,500 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    Imperial College London

    Biological Sciences with Language for Science

    Imperial College London

    [object Object]

    United Kingdom,

    London

    Similar Programs

    Other interesting programs for you

    Find More Programs
    Wishlist