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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: J700

Biotechnology

Imperial College London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£10,050Per Year (Home)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Biotechnology 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. Biotechnology creates a vital link between biology and technology. All Biotechnology students follow the same core modules for the first two years. This gives you a solid grounding in the fundamental topics, and prepares you for advanced study. Home/uk fees are £10,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

All aspects of the applied biochemistry and biotechnology industries
Including commercialising technology
Entrepreneurship
Intellectual property
UCAS Code:J700
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

45%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%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
90%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
65%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
52%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

Imperial College London · Undergraduate

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  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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Imperial Bursary - Care Leavers and Estranged Students

Imperial College London · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Imperial College London

About Imperial College London

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

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#3UK Ranking
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