Biochemistry

    Biochemistry

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 61,188 / year(s)
    Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026
    Biochemistry

    About

    Course overview

    Develop skills towards a career in the applied biochemistry and biotechnology industries on this three-year course.

    With teaching delivered through lectures and case studies from business leaders and academics, this course will prepare you for advanced study or a career in the field.

    You'll build familiarity with key aspects of both industries, including commercialising technology, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property and patents.

    Through laboratory and computational work, you'll acquire the skills required to design, carry out and analyse data from biochemical experiments.

    You'll also benefit from close interaction with the department's internationally leading research programme, with access to facilities including modern microscopes and tissue culture suites.

    Your third year offers increased freedom to follow your own interests in chosen subject areas.

    You'll choose from a wide range of optional modules on topics such as synthetic biology, cancer and bioinformatics. You'll then apply your expertise to a substantial project or dissertation.

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

    Develop skills towards a career in the applied biochemistry and biotechnology industries on this three-year course.

    With teaching delivered through lectures and case studies from business leaders and academics, this course will prepare you for advanced study or a career in the field.

    You'll build familiarity with key aspects of both industries, including commercialising technology, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property and patents.

    Through laboratory and computational work, you'll acquire the skills required to design, carry out and analyse data from biochemical experiments.

    You'll also benefit from close interaction with the department's internationally leading research programme, with access to facilities including modern microscopes and tissue culture suites.

    Your third year will be spent carrying out research with an approved university abroad.

    This integrated year with a partner institution will enable you to challenge yourself in a different cultural environment.

    Your final year offers increased freedom to follow your own interests in chosen subject areas. You'll choose from a wide range of optional modules on topics such as synthetic biology, cancer and bioinformatics.

    You'll then apply your expertise to a substantial project or dissertation.

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

    Develop skills towards a career in the applied biochemistry and biotechnology industries on this three-year course.

    With teaching delivered through lectures and case studies from business leaders and academics, this course will prepare you for advanced study or a career in the field.

    You'll build familiarity with key aspects of both industries, including commercialising technology, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property and patents.

    You'll also benefit from close interaction with the department's internationally leading research programme, with access to facilities including modern microscopes and tissue culture suites.

    Through laboratory and computational work, you'll acquire the skills required to design, carry out and analyse data from biochemical experiments.

    Your third year will be spent carrying out a year in industry, or embedded within a research setting.

    This usually takes place in an industrial, medical or other appropriate biochemical or biotechnological work environment.

    Your final year offers increased freedom to follow your own interests in chosen subject areas.

    You'll choose from a wide range of optional modules on topics such as synthetic biology, cancer and bioinformatics.

    You'll then apply your expertise to a substantial project or dissertation.

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

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum entry standard

    AAA

    To include:

    • A in Chemistry
    • A in Biology, 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.

    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 Chemistry
    • A in Biology, 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: Applicants must have a relevant language GCSE grade B/ grade 6.

    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 Chemistry
    • A in Biology, 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.

    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 Chemistry at higher level
    • 6 in Biology, 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.

    Typical offer

    39 points

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

    Support for widening participation applicants

    We offer contextual admissions schemes for eligible students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds. This may influence your offer or interview, depending on which department you apply to.

    This is part of our commitment to looking beyond purely academic achievements and considering your performance in context.

    If you have Home fee status or an appropriate UK residential status, you may be considered under our schemes.

    Check if you're eligible and find out more

    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 Chemistry at higher level
    • 6 in Biology, 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: A pass in the relevant language (standard level) is required.

    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 Chemistry at higher level
    • 6 in Biology, 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.

    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 PassESOL 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 elementsGrade 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
    61,188 / year(s)
    Biochemistry
    Imperial College London
    Imperial College London
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London

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