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MSci (Hons) Biotechnology Integrated Master's degree at Imperial College London
MSci (Hons) Biotechnology at Imperial College London. Biotechnology at Imperial's South Kensington campus takes you deep into the molecular and cellular machinery of living systems, with a particular focus on the point where biology meets technology.
MSci (Hons)
Award
4
Years
Full-time
Study mode
90%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
Investigate the behaviour of living systems at the molecular and cellular level, create links between biology and technology and gain enhanced resear... From the provider’s course page.
MSci (Hons) Biotechnology is an Integrated Master's degree (MSci (Hons)) at Imperial College London, based in South Kensington. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 95% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £33,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Biological Sciences, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.7
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Strong76
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional90
Limited evidence Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional93
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 93% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 5 modules
- Biological ChemistryCore
Module details
You will gain an appreciation of the concept that living systems obey the same fundamental laws that govern all matter and that understanding any life process requires an understanding of the physics and chemistry of that process. You will develop the mathematical and computer tools to develop this appreciation through quantitative as well as descriptive modes of expression. Building on this background, the course introduces lipids, polysaccharides, proteins, enzymes and membranes as key mediato
- Cell BiologyCore
Module details
You will be introduced to the cellular context in which biochemical reactions take place by taking a tour through typical cells. You will learn fundamental knowledge about the structure and functioning of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. You will encounter highlights of current cell biology research including work done at Imperial and its clinical and/or sustainable development relevance.
- Enzymes and MetabolismCore
Module details
In this module you will build on fundamental concepts covered in Biological Chemistry, giving detailed insights into molecular processes occurring in living systems. You will consider the functional groups and relevant reactions from organic chemistry that are used as a basis for understanding enzymatic reactions and the metabolic pathways they support.
- Molecular BiologyCore
Module details
In this module you will be introduced to the basic concepts of genetics, how they relate to biochemistry and how they underpin much of molecular biology. You will study how molecular biology techniques can and are being applied to study almost every area of biochemistry and biology.
- Core Skills for Life ScientistsCore
Module details
The module has four main themes - mathematics, communication skills, statistics, and bioinformatics. You will be introduced to programming and computer literacy skills in Python, and in R through statistics; and it will incorporate other core skills such as the use of lab notebooks and critical reflection on feedback.
Year 2 8 modules
- Structural BiologyCore
Module details
You will develop an understanding of the relationship between macromolecular structure and function in the cell. You will gain insights into the theory and practice of how protein samples can be expressed, purified and engineered for structural and functional analysis, including the latest technologies and how this is used to interrogate molecular function under physiological and pathological conditions.
- Genes and GenomicsCore
Module details
The course will build upon the fundamental molecular biology taught in the first year. You will learn about advances in genomic technology and reinforcing key concepts, in a module that will provide an overview of gene and genome structure, the control of gene expression, gene and genome manipulation and the key aspects of genomics.
- Integrative Cell BiologyCore
Module details
In Integrated Cell Biology you will develop an understanding of how molecules and cells are integrated into functional systems with a focus on how this occurs in mammals including humans. You will gain a deep appreciation and be able to clearly communicate and apply the principles of: cell signalling, neuronal communication and the brain and the constituent components and regulation of physiological processes within the immune system.
- Protein ScienceCore
Module details
You will study how advanced analytical techniques can be used to define protein and other biomolecule structure and how this structural insight is used in modern advances in enzymology and protein-ligand interactions.
- Bioinformatics, Programming and StatisticsCore
Module details
In this module you will be provided with the background necessary to understand the rapid developments in computational, statistical and bioinformatic life sciences.
- Tutored DissertationCore
Module details
Guided by an academic you will research a specialised area of Biotechnology; you will learn to review primary research literature and distil relevant information in order to write a review article on a specific area of scientific research.
- Topics in BiotechnologyCore
Module details
You will gain a a theoretical and practical grounding in modern biotechnology. Although biotechnology is an applied discipline, it depends upon the underpinning sciences of biochemistry and molecular biology. You will design and troubleshoot experiments in biotechnology topics through a mini-biotechnology research project including design workshops and laboratory practicals.
- I-ExploreOptional
Module details
Your I-Explore module offers you choices from a range of subjects hosted outside of the department. You will be taught alongside students from other courses with options including business, management and many more.
Year 3 23 modules
- Life Sciences Research ProjectCore
- Bacterial Molecular MachinesOptional
- Stem CellsOptional
- Regeneration and AgeingOptional
- Metabolic and Network EngineeringOptional
- Medical MicrobiologyOptional
- Biodiversity GenomicsOptional
- Current Topics in Developmental BiologyOptional
- Advanced Topics in Infection and ImmunityOptional
- Structural Biology and Drug DesignOptional
- Mechanisms of Gene ExpressionOptional
- Integrative Systems BiologyOptional
- Evolutionary ApplicationsOptional
- Advanced Topics in Parasitology and Vector BiologyOptional
- SymbiosisOptional
- Plant Immunity and DiseaseOptional
- Advanced ImmunologyOptional
- Disease Ecology and EpidemiologyOptional
- CancerOptional
- Molecular Basis of Bacterial InfectionOptional
- BioinformaticsOptional
- Synthetic BiologyOptional
- Systems NeuroscienceOptional
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The programme is structured to take you from grounding to independence. Core theory establishes the biological and chemical principles underpinning biotechnology, while research & methods develops the practical and analytical skills you'll need to work with living systems in a laboratory setting. Applied practice puts that theory to work on real problems, bridging the gap between knowing how something works and knowing how to use it. As you progress, specialist options let you steer your studies towards particular areas of interest within biotechnology, such as molecular biology, cellular engineering, or the technological applications of biological systems. The independent project is where the extra Master's year comes into its own: a substantial piece of self-directed research that lets you contribute something original to the field rather than simply reproducing established results. Running alongside all of this is a thread of professional skills, aimed at making sure you can communicate your work, collaborate effectively, and operate as a scientist beyond the laboratory bench.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who is genuinely curious about how life works at the smallest scales, someone who wants to understand not just what a cell does, but why, and how that behaviour might be harnessed or redirected. If you enjoy the discipline of laboratory work as much as the ideas behind it, and you're drawn to the idea of research as a process of discovery rather than a fixed body of facts, you'll find plenty to engage with here. It suits people who are comfortable with a long-term commitment to a subject: four years is a serious investment, and it rewards those who want to go further into research than a standard degree allows, rather than those looking to finish and move on quickly. You should be prepared for detailed, methodical work, experiments that don't always go to plan, data that needs careful interpretation, and a final year built around your own independent project rather than taught modules. If the idea of designing and running your own research, with real ownership over the questions you ask, sounds appealing rather than daunting, this is likely to suit your temperament well.
Careers & job market
Nationally, across Biological Sciences courses, 85% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 60% of those working graduates are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies at a higher level. These figures relate to the field as a whole, not to Imperial specifically, and give a general sense of the destinations available to biotechnology and biological sciences graduates rather than a guarantee of any particular outcome. National earnings data (Graduate Outcomes/LEO) show starting salaries in the region of £23,000–£29,000 at 15 months after graduation, £20,400–£28,800 after three years, and £25,075–£35,400 after five years, again, national figures across the field rather than specific to this course or institution. The extra research year built into the MSci is intended to prepare graduates for further study or research-oriented roles, given the additional depth of independent project work compared with a standard Bachelor's degree. Continuation data suggests that 90% of students nationally continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed, which gives some indication of how sustainable this kind of course is once begun.
University & format
Imperial College London is a public, research-intensive Russell Group university founded in 1907, with around 17,565 students in total, based at the South Kensington campus in London. The MSci (Hons) Biotechnology is studied full-time over four years, taught in English, and leads to an integrated Master's degree, meaning the Master's-level qualification is built into the undergraduate course rather than requiring a separate postgraduate application. The university holds a Gold rating in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 and was. Among students accepted onto courses at Imperial, 88% held A-levels or equivalent, with a typical UCAS tariff of 160–175 points among recent entrants, this reflects what students accepted have generally held, rather than a stated minimum requirement.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
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Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of AAA. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent88% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 160 - 175 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Imperial College London's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 88% |
| a Baccalaureate | 6% |
| Other | 6% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Competitive entry
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*A*A*A-level equivalent admitted students held
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Imperial College London whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Imperial College London →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 4 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
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Careers & earnings
What Biological Sciences graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £33,000 | £30,000 – £45,000 | 15 |
| 3 years after | £33,500 | £27,500 – £42,000 | 50 |
| 5 years after | £49,000 | £30,500 – £71,000 | 60 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
90%
in work or further study 15 months on
95%
in highly skilled work or study
93%
continue past their first year
85%
find their work meaningful
95%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in biological sciences · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Biological Sciences nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£33,000
£23,000 – £29,000After 3 years LEO
£33,500
£20,400 – £28,800After 5 years LEO
£49,000
£25,075 – £35,400national rangethis course’s medianaxis £18,000 – £51,500
National figures for Biological Sciences graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
90 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
45% working15% working and studying30% in further study95% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Biological Sciences courses at the same study level.
This course £49,000Peer median £29,500Middle 50% £27,500–£33,000
100th percentile
Compared with 771 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Natural and social science professionalsSOC 2020 211 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £44,243
- Media ProfessionalsSOC 2020 249 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £40,895
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 50; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Biological Sciences graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Biological Sciences courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Biological Sciences graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- NHS & hospital labs
- Pharma & biotech
- Universities & institutes
- Public-health bodies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Biological Sciences graduates.
Head of School, Biological Sciences - Strategic Leadership & GrowthUNIVERSITY OF READINGEducation-Focused Assistant Professor, Biological SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBiological Structures Data Engineer I/IIIambicBiological Structures Data Engineer I/IIIambic Therapeutics, IncCrop Geneticist The James Hutton Institute, Department of Cell & Molecular SciencesEuropean Plant Science OrganisationRegional Lead, Life Sciences FM, UK, Ireland & NordicsJLLLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £33,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.7 out of 10: NSS 76.4% · in work or study 90% · continued 93%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
All students22,525
International52.9%
Aged 25+20.2%
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
Students111,380
Aged 25+16.5%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around South Kensington
3,468 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Anti Social Behaviour 750Violent Crime 642Other Theft 530Shoplifting 370Theft From The Person 293
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Biological Sciences right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Imperial College London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Imperial College London; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Imperial College London offers the GREAT - Imperial College London Scholarship for international students, see Scholarships above.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Imperial College London and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 160 - 175 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Imperial College London. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 95% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £33,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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