BSc Biotechnology at Imperial College London

Learn to create vital links between biology and technology. Biotechnology creates a vital link between biology and technology. All Biotechnology students follow the same core modules for the first two years.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years, 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time; options: Biotechnology with Research Abroad; Biotechnology 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, Topics in Biotechnology.

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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