BSc Biotechnology with Language for Science
About this course
BSc in Biotechnology with Language for Science, a biochemistry and french and francophone studies degree spanning scientific training and foreign language acquisition. Students build foundational knowledge in biological chemistry, molecular biology, integrative cell biology, and genes and genomics across the first two years. The third year involves studying and conducting research at a university abroad in a chosen country, followed by a final year featuring optional modules and a research project or dissertation. Course activities incorporate lectures and case studies delivered by business and academic leaders. The curriculum also examines the commercialisation of technology, entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and patents. Language training enables the presentation of technical materials in French, German or Spanish. A range of final-year options allows tailored study aligned with individual academic interests. The programme establishes preparation for advanced study and careers across healthcare and biochemistry sectors.
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Entry requirements
AAA -- to include: A in Chemistry; A in Biology, Mathematics or Physics; A in a third subject (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level; 6 in Biology, 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 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 55%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 10%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 74%
- Baccalaureate: 26%
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 Biotechnology with Language for Science at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £36,500 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £49,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £71,000. The £49,000 median after five years is £16,000 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biotechnology with Language for Science 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 Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology 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 200 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology with Language for Science at Imperial College London?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.