BSc Biological Sciences with Language for Science
About this course
BSc in Biological Sciences with Language for Science, a biology and french and francophone studies degree centred on the study of living systems from cellular to ecosystem levels. The course includes a year spent at an approved university in France, Germany, or Spain, alongside a final-year extensive research project. Students take part in laboratory, computational, and field work, and complete a dedicated life science skills programme covering quantitative techniques, statistics, and programming. The curriculum incorporates options to specialise in areas such as molecular biology, ecology, and stem cells, while the language component covers translation theory alongside the history, politics, science, and technology of the chosen country.
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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 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 62%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (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: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
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, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 18%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences with Language for Science 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 with Language for Science at Imperial College London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences with Language for Science at Imperial College London?
93% 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 with Language for Science 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.
Does BSc Biological Sciences with Language for Science at Imperial College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences with Language for Science at Imperial College London?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.