Overview

The Biochemistry programme offered by Imperial develops 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.

You will study living systems at the molecular and cellular level and understand chemical processes within organisms. Through this work, you will gain a detailed knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of life and how an understanding of these underpins the development of solutions to key biological and biomedical problems.

Key Facts

Your studies will be complemented by a dedicated Life Science skills programme. This provides training in quantitative skills, programming, statistics, and scientific writing and presentation.

In year 3 of the degree you can specialise in areas including immunology and infection, systems biology, cancer, metabolic engineering, structural biology and drug design, cellular biophysics and neuroscience.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Biology
Biological Chemistry
Cell Biology
Enzymes and Metabolism
Molecular Biology
Core Skills for Life Scientists

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum entry standard 38 points
6 in Chemistry at higher level
6 in Biology, Mathematics or Physics at higher level
Preferred Mathematics syllabus: The Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

45500 GBP / year

≈ 45500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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