Biotechnology Imperial

Overview

The students in the Biotechnology programme from Imperial follow the same core modules for the first two years, including biological chemistry, molecular biology, integrative cell biology and genes and genomics. 

Quick Facts:

• This gives you a solid grounding in the fundamental topics, and prepares you for advanced study.
• In your third year you have increased freedom to follow your own interests by choosing from a wide range of optional modules and completing a research project or dissertation involving a significant element of biotechnology.

A student using zebrafish larvae to investigate inflammatory immune responses.The structure of the Department's courses means that transfer between different Biotechnology and Biochemistry degrees is usually possible up until the end of the second year. 

• Transfer onto Language for Science courses must be completed at the very start of the first year.

• Transfer onto Year in Industry/Research courses should be completed at the start of the second year to allow time to arrange a suitable placement.

• It is not possible to transfer onto one of the Biological Sciences degrees from a Biochemistry or Biotechnology degree.

• Transfer onto the Management Year is subject to approval from the Imperial College Business School; and academic performance in the first two years of the degree (students should be working to a 2:1 standard by the end of their second year).

Careers

Life sciences graduates enjoy excellent career opportunities. Many of our graduates go on to study for a higher degree in the field, typically starting with a Master’s degree, followed by a PhD and a career in academic research or industry. Other opportunities for Life Sciences graduates include government and industrial research, public health, and careers in business.

Recent graduates of the Department have become:

• Bioinformatics Data Analyst, Multinational healthcare company

• Senior Associate, Management consulting firm

• Co-founder, Biochemical startup

• Pharmacy Technical Officer, NHS

• Senior Analyst, Medical communications and health economics agency