MSci Biological Sciences at Imperial College London

Investigate the behaviour of living systems from the level of molecules and cells up to whole organisms and ecosystems and gain enhanced research skills and experience. Come and study at one of the largest Life Sciences departments in Europe. Develop a deep understanding of Biological Sciences 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's)  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Biological Chemistry and Microbiology, Evolution and Diversity, Cell Biology and Genetics, Ecology and Evolution, Core Skills for Life Scientists; Year 2 core modules include Applied Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Statistics and Programming, Tutored Dissertation, Essentials of Ecology, Molecular Microbiology, Cell and Developmental Biology; Year 3 core modules include Life Sciences Research Project, Bacterial Molecular Machines, Stem Cells Regeneration and Ageing, Metabolic and Network Engineering, Medical Microbiology, Biodiversity Genomics, Current Topics in Developmental Biology; Year 4 core modules include Frontiers in Life Sciences Research, Life Sciences MSci Research Project, Biological Sciences at Imperial College London, Play video.

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.

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