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Why study Life Sciences at Imperial

Study Life Sciences at Imperial, a leading STEMB university ranked 2nd in the world (QS 2027).

Join our global community where scientific imagination becomes world-changing impact.

Excellence in research

Design and conduct your own experiments, learning from world-leading researchers. Depending on your degree, you can take field trips to marine environments or our Silwood Park Campus, a key site for UK ecological research. 

Choose your own path

You’ll study the full spectrum of life sciences and, in your final year, choose from nearly 30 modules such as advanced immunology, stem cells, systems biology and medical microbiology.

Launch your rewarding career

Our graduates are in high demand, with 83% going on to employment or further study. Former students now work in fields such as Finance, Research, Education and many more.

Imperial Inspires Scholarships – £15,000 per year

Undergraduate medical student in lab

Three integrated ways to change the world

Our MSci degrees put you at the forefront of discovery. Learn from world-leading scientists and tackle major research projects that could shape the future of health, the environment, or industry.

Biological Sciences MSci
Explore life in all its forms and scales through fieldwork and research that addresses global challenges.

Biochemistry MSci
Gain a deep understanding of the molecular mechanisms of life in an active research environment.

Biotechnology MSci
Combine molecular biology, genetic engineering, and bioinformatics to innovate where biology meets technology.

Explore our Life Sciences facilities

Take a self-guided virtual tour through our South Kensington, White City, and Silwood Park campuses, dropping in on many of our academic and social facilities.

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Applying to Imperial

Entry requirements ↗

All applicants should meet the minimum entry requirements for their course of interest. These include academic results, admission tests and English language requirements.

Admissions tests ↗

Most departments at Imperial use an admissions test to help them in the selection process. Be sure to check the deadline for your admissions test before you apply.

International student support ↗

With 61% of our student community being international, our dedicated team are here to guide and support you with moving to the UK, and to help you settle into your new life.