BSc Biological Sciences
About this course
BSc in Biological Sciences, a biology degree examining living systems from molecules and cells up to whole organisms and ecosystems. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Fieldwork. The course includes a final-year research project and offers specialisation pathways in the second year across areas such as ecology, molecular biology, cell biology and development, microbiology, and immunology. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules including Biological Chemistry and Microbiology, which covers enzyme biochemistry and cellular metabolism, Evolution and Diversity, which explores the tree of life, and Cell Biology and Genetics, focusing on cellular information transfer and genetic systems. Students also take Ecology and Evolution, examining ecosystems and experimental design, and Core Skills for Life Scientists, which introduces mathematical and computational methods. Optional modules in subsequent years allow further specialisation, culminating in independent research.
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Entry requirements
AAA -- to include: A in Biology; A in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics; A in a third subject (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Biology at higher level; 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
AAA (three A-levels) (A-levels), 39 points (International Baccalaureate)
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What students say
Based on about 55 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 40%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 56%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 18%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Chemistry and Microbiology
- Evolution and Diversity
- Cell Biology and Genetics
- Ecology and Evolution
- Core Skills for Life Scientists
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £63,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at Imperial College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences at Imperial College London?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences at Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The typical offer is AAA (three A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 199 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences at Imperial College London?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.