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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C700

Biochemistry

Imperial College London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£10,050Per Year (Home)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Biochemistry at Imperial College London. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Develop skills towards a career in the applied biochemistry and biotechnology industries on this three-year course. With teaching delivered through lectures and case studies from business leaders and academics, this course will prepare you for advanced study or a career in the field. You'll build familiarity with key aspects of both industries, including commercialising technology, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property and patents. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, a 92% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Biochemistry Fundamentals
Protein Structure and Function
Metabolic Pathways and Regulation
Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics
Laboratory Techniques and Analysis
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Applied Biotechnology and Commercialisation
Biochemistry Research Project
UCAS Code:C700
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Must include: A in Chemistry A in Biology, Physics or Mathematics General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

Our minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Biology, Mathematics* or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£10,050

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed Home fee Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed *Home tuition fees In England and Wales, the UK government sets the maximum tuition fee (known as a 'fee cap') chargeable by universities for Home students. Imperial’s Home fees for undergraduate courses starting in 2027 will align with this cap, which means that, subject to parliamentary approval, they are expected to be £10,050. Home fees explained It

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Imperial College London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£33,000£45,000
3 years£27,500£33,500£42,000
5 years£30,500£49,000£71,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 75% above UK average salary
This course
£49,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £15,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01-08). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

40%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
66%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
60%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Imperial College London

Imperial College London offers Biochemistry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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