BSc Biochemistry at Imperial College London

Develop skills towards a career in the applied biochemistry and biotechnology industries. Come and study at one of the largest Life Sciences departments in Europe. Develop a deep understanding of Biochemistry on this four-year course, where you will acquire the key scientific skills required for a range of research informed graduate careers in the Life Sciences.informed graduate careers in the Life Sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years, 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time; options: Biochemistry with Research Abroad; Biochemistry with a Year in Industry/Research  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Biological Chemistry, Cell Biology, Core Skills for Life Scientists, Enzymes and Metabolism, Molecular Biology; Year 2 core modules include Structural Biology, Genes and Genomics, Bioinformatics, Statistics and Programming, Tutored Dissertation, Protein Science, Integrative Cell Biology.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include scientific research, healthcare and biotech, consulting, medical communications, education, and professional services. Typical roles include Research Assistant, Associate Scientist, Medical Writer, Consultant, Policy Officer, Software Engineer, Data or Engineering Analyst, Marketing or Sales Manager.

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