MSci Biotechnology at Imperial College London

Investigate the behaviour of living systems at the molecular and cellular level, create links between biology and technology and gain enhanced research skills and experience. Come and study at one of the largest Life Sciences departments in Europe. Biotechnology creates a vital link between biology and technology.

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

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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