Biological Sciences with a Year in Industry-Research Imperial

Overview

All students from the Biological Sciences with a Year in Industry-Research programme offered at Imperial follow the same core modules for the first year, covering the basic areas of biology alongside key scientific skills. This gives you a solid grounding in the fundamental topics, and prepares you for advanced study.

Quick Facts:

• In the second year you study applied biology and genetics, then begin to specialise through optional modules.
• Between the second and third years of your degree you will have the chance to enhance your experience and knowledge by completing an integrated, 12-month placement in industry or a research organisation. This can be in a variety of areas, such as medical research, conservation biology, marine biology or the pharmaceutical industry. You will be expected to help the Department organise your placement, including identifying suitable employers to apply to.

Students from the Department have previously completed placements with:

• GlaxoSmithKline

• Oxford University

• Novartis

• Institute of Cancer Research

• Natural History Museum

Life sciences graduates enjoy excellent career opportunities. Most of our graduates study for a higher degree in life sciences and many follow careers in the field, particularly in the research and management areas of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, biomedical science, food technology, agrisciences, and pest, disease and environmental management.

• Similar opportunities exist for life scientists in government and independent laboratories involved in medical research, public health, forensic investigation, disease research, conservation, and pollution. Some of our graduates also go on to work in medical careers, become teachers, or even work in the media.

Recent graduates of the Department have become:

• Co-founder, Environmental startup

• Software Engineer, Accenture

• PhD Student, Francis Crick Institute

• Research Associate, Genomics and genetics research institute

• Scientific Officer, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs