Biotechnology with a Language for Science BSc
  • Undergraduate
  • BSc

Biotechnology with Language for Science

Broaden your study of biotechnology and advance your language skills.

  • Undergraduate
  • BSc

Biotechnology with French for Science

Broaden your study of biotechnology and develop your management potential

  • Undergraduate
  • BSc

Biotechnology with German for Science

Broaden your study of biotechnology and develop your management potential

  • Undergraduate
  • BSc

Biotechnology with Spanish for Science

Broaden your study of biotechnology and develop your management potential

Embrace the opportunity to learn a new language while studying biotechnology

Benefit from access to cutting-edge facilities including tissue culture suites and microscopes for genomics and cell biology

Hone your language skills in a different cultural environment on a year with an approved university abroad

How would you like to study?

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Course key facts

  • Qualification

    • BSc

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Start date

    October 2024

  • Study mode

    Full-time

  • Fees

    • £9,250 Home

    • £41,650 Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • South Kensington

  • Applications: places

    10 : 1 (2022)

Minimum entry standard

  • AAA (A-level)

  • 38 points (International Baccalaureate)

View full entry requirements
  • Qualification

    • BSc

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Start date

    October 2024

  • UCAS course code

    J7R1

  • Study mode

    Full-time

  • Fees

    • £9,250 Home

    • £41,650 Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • South Kensington

  • Applications: places

    10 : 1 (2022)

Minimum entry standard

  • AAA (A-level)

  • 38 points (International Baccalaureate)

View full entry requirements
  • Qualification

    • BSc

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Start date

    October 2024

  • UCAS course code

    J7R2

  • Study mode

    Full-time

  • Fees

    • £9,250 Home

    • £41,650 Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • South Kensington

  • Applications: places

    10 : 1 (2022)

Minimum entry standard

  • AAA (A-level)

  • 38 points (International Baccalaureate)

View full entry requirements
  • Qualification

    • BSc

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Start date

    October 2024

  • UCAS course code

    J7R4

  • Study mode

    Full-time

  • Fees

    • £9,250 Home

    • £41,650 Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • South Kensington

  • Applications: places

    10 : 1 (2022)

Minimum entry standard

  • AAA (A-level)

  • 38 points (International Baccalaureate)

View full entry requirements

Study option:

Course overview

Embrace the opportunity to learn a foreign language while studying biotechnology.

By studying a language in conjunction with biochemistry, you can combine your training in both fields as you learn how to present scientific and technical materials in French, German or Spanish.

As a bridge between biology and technology, biotechnology explores the commercialisation of technology, entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and patents.

You'll benefit from our internationally leading research programme, as well as lectures and case studies from business and academic leaders.

This course will prepare you for advanced study in biotechnology as you explore a range of topics.

You'll get a solid grounding in biological chemistry, molecular biology, integrative cell biology, and genes and genomics in the first two years.

In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to attend lectures and conduct research at a university in your chosen country.

A wide range of optional modules are available in your final year so you can pursue your interests and complete a research project or dissertation.

The skills you develop will prepare you for advanced research and career opportunities in industries such as healthcare and biochemistry.

Embrace the opportunity to learn French while studying biotechnology.

By studying French in conjunction with biochemistry, you can combine your training in both fields as you learn how to present scientific and technical materials in French.

As a bridge between biology and technology, biotechnology explores the commercialisation of technology, entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and patents.

You'll benefit from our internationally leading research programme, as well as lectures and case studies from business and academic leaders.

This course will prepare you for advanced study in biotechnology as you explore a range of topics.

You'll get a solid grounding in biological chemistry, molecular biology, integrative cell biology, and genes and genomics in the first two years.

In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to attend lectures and conduct research at a French-speaking university.

A wide range of optional modules are available in your final year so you can pursue your interests and complete a research project or dissertation.

The skills you develop will prepare you for advanced research and career opportunities in industries such as healthcare and biochemistry.

Embrace the opportunity to learn German while studying biotechnology.

By studying German in conjunction with biochemistry, you can combine your training in both fields as you learn how to present scientific and technical materials in German.

As a bridge between biology and technology, biotechnology explores the commercialisation of technology, entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and patents.

You'll benefit from our internationally leading research programme, as well as lectures and case studies from business and academic leaders.

This course will prepare you for advanced study in biotechnology as you explore a range of topics.

You'll get a solid grounding in biological chemistry, molecular biology, integrative cell biology, and genes and genomics in the first two years.

In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to attend lectures and conduct research at a German-speaking university.

A wide range of optional modules are available in your final year so you can pursue your interests and complete a research project or dissertation.

The skills you develop will prepare you for advanced research and career opportunities in industries such as healthcare and biochemistry.

Embrace the opportunity to learn Spanish while studying biotechnology.

By studying Spanish in conjunction with biochemistry, you can combine your training in both fields as you learn how to present scientific and technical materials in Spanish.

As a bridge between biology and technology, biotechnology explores the commercialisation of technology, entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and patents.

You'll benefit from our internationally leading research programme, as well as lectures and case studies from business and academic leaders.

This course will prepare you for advanced study in biotechnology as you explore a range of topics.

You'll get a solid grounding in biological chemistry, molecular biology, integrative cell biology, and genes and genomics in the first two years.

In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to attend lectures and conduct research at a Spanish-speaking university.

A wide range of optional modules are available in your final year so you can pursue your interests and complete a research project or dissertation.

The skills you develop will prepare you for advanced research and career opportunities in industries such as healthcare and biochemistry.

Study option:

Structure

This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.

Find out more about potential course changes.

Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.

You’ll study the following modules.



Core modules

  • Biological Chemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Enzymes and Metabolism
  • Molecular Biology
  • French, German or Spanish Level 4 (Language for Science) History and Politics

 You’ll study the following core modules, and choose one optional module..

 

Core modules

  • Structural Biology
  • Genes and Genomics
  • Bioinformatics, Statistics and Programming
  • Tutored Dissertation
  • Protein Science
  • Integrative Cell Biology
  • Topics in Biotechnology
  • French, German or Spanish Level 4 (Language for Science) History of Science

Optional modules

  • Challenges in Cell Biology
  • Applied Molecular Biochemistry
  • Computational ‘Omics

You spend this year studying in your chosen country. 

Partnerships with universities are subject to continuous review and individual partnerships may or may not be renewed.

There may be limitations placed upon your ability to live and study abroad. If applicable you will need to successfully apply for the relevant visa. This applies to all students, including Home students, in light of the vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.

 

You'll take one language module.

You’ll also take one optional module from each of Groups A, B and C, and choose a research project option from Group D.



Core module

  • French, German or Spanish Scientific and Technical Translation with the use of Translation Technology

Optional modules

Group A

  • Stem Cells, Regeneration & Ageing
  • Metabolic & Network Engineering
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Plant Biotechnology & Development
  • Current Topics in Development Biology
  • Evolutionary Applications
  • Mechanisms of Gene Expression

Group B

  • Advanced Bacterial & Eukaryotic Cell Biology
  • Integrative Systems Biology
  • Advanced Topics in Parasitology & Vector Biology
  • Symbiosis, Plant Immunity and Disease
  • Advanced Topics in Infection & Immunity 
  • Cancer
  • Disease Ecology and Epidemiology 

Group C

  • The Microbiome
  • Molecular Basis of Bacterial Infection
  • Bioinformatics
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Systems Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain in Health & Disease
  • Biodiversity Genomics
  • Advanced Immunology
  • Medical Glycobiology

Group D

  • Science Communications plus Dissertation
  • Research Project (Lab, Data, Field)

You’ll study the following modules.



Core modules

  • Biological Chemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Enzymes and Metabolism
  • Molecular Biology

French Level 4 (Language for Science) History and Politics

 

You’ll study the following core modules, and choose one optional module..

 

Core modules

  • Structural Biology
  • Genes and Genomics
  • Bioinformatics, Statistics and Programming
  • Tutored Dissertation
  • Protein Science
  • Integrative Cell Biology
  • Topics in Biotechnology
  • French Level 4 (Language for Science) History of Science

Optional modules

  • Challenges in Cell Biology
  • Applied Molecular Biochemistry
  • Computational ‘Omics

You spend this year studying at a leading university in Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Paris, Strasbourg or Toulouse.

Partnerships with universities are subject to continuous review and individual partnerships may or may not be renewed.

There may be limitations placed upon your ability to live and study abroad. If applicable you will need to successfully apply for the relevant visa. This applies to all students, including Home students, in light of the vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.

You'll take one language module.

You’ll also take one optional module from each of Groups A, B and C, and choose a research project option from Group D.



Core module

  • French Scientific and Technical Translation with the use of Translation Technology

Optional modules

Group A

  • Stem Cells, Regeneration & Ageing
  • Metabolic & Network Engineering
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Plant Biotechnology & Development
  • Current Topics in Development Biology
  • Evolutionary Applications
  • Mechanisms of Gene Expression

Group B

  • Advanced Bacterial & Eukaryotic Cell Biology
  • Integrative Systems Biology
  • Advanced Topics in Parasitology & Vector Biology
  • Symbiosis, Plant Immunity and Disease
  • Advanced Topics in Infection & Immunity 
  • Cancer
  • Disease Ecology and Epidemiology 

Group C

  • The Microbiome
  • Molecular Basis of Bacterial Infection
  • Bioinformatics
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Systems Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain in Health & Disease
  • Biodiversity Genomics
  • Advanced Immunology
  • Medical Glycobiology

Group D

  • Science Communications plus Dissertation
  • Research Project (Lab, Data, Field)

You’ll study the following modules.



Core modules

  • Biological Chemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Enzymes and Metabolism
  • Molecular Biology
  • German Level 4 (Language for Science) History and Politics

 You’ll study the following core modules, and choose one optional module..

 

Core modules

  • Structural Biology
  • Genes and Genomics
  • Bioinformatics, Statistics and Programming
  • Tutored Dissertation
  • Protein Science
  • Integrative Cell Biology
  • Topics in Biotechnology
  • German Level 4 (Language for Science) History of Science

Optional modules

  • Challenges in Cell Biology
  • Applied Molecular Biochemistry
  • Computational ‘Omics

You spend this year studying in Heidelberg, Germany.

Partnerships with universities are subject to continuous review and individual partnerships may or may not be renewed.

There may be limitations placed upon your ability to live and study abroad. If applicable you will need to successfully apply for the relevant visa. This applies to all students, including Home students, in light of the vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.

 

You'll take one language module.

You’ll also take one optional module from each of Groups A, B and C, and choose a research project option from Group D.



Core module

  • German Scientific and Technical Translation with the use of Translation Technology

Optional modules

Group A

  • Stem Cells, Regeneration & Ageing
  • Metabolic & Network Engineering
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Plant Biotechnology & Development
  • Current Topics in Development Biology
  • Evolutionary Applications
  • Mechanisms of Gene Expression

Group B

  • Advanced Bacterial & Eukaryotic Cell Biology
  • Integrative Systems Biology
  • Advanced Topics in Parasitology & Vector Biology
  • Symbiosis, Plant Immunity and Disease
  • Advanced Topics in Infection & Immunity 
  • Cancer
  • Disease Ecology and Epidemiology 

Group C

  • The Microbiome
  • Molecular Basis of Bacterial Infection
  • Bioinformatics
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Systems Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain in Health & Disease
  • Biodiversity Genomics
  • Advanced Immunology
  • Medical Glycobiology

Group D

  • Science Communications plus Dissertation
  • Research Project (Lab, Data, Field)

You’ll study the following modules.



Core modules

  • Biological Chemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Enzymes and Metabolism
  • Molecular Biology
  • Spanish Level 4 (Language for Science) History and Politics

 You’ll study the following core modules, and choose one optional module..

 

Core modules

  • Structural Biology
  • Genes and Genomics
  • Bioinformatics, Statistics and Programming
  • Tutored Dissertation
  • Protein Science
  • Integrative Cell Biology
  • Topics in Biotechnology
  • Spanish Level 4 (Language for Science) History of Science

Optional modules

  • Challenges in Cell Biology
  • Applied Molecular Biochemistry
  • Computational ‘Omics

You spend this year studying at a leading university in either Madrid or Valencia.

Partnerships with universities are subject to continuous review and individual partnerships may or may not be renewed.

There may be limitations placed upon your ability to live and study abroad. If applicable you will need to successfully apply for the relevant visa. This applies to all students, including Home students, in light of the vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.

You'll take one language module.

You’ll also take one optional module from each of Groups A, B and C, and choose a research project option from Group D.



Core module

  • Spanish Scientific and Technical Translation with the use of Translation Technology

Optional modules

Group A

  • Stem Cells, Regeneration & Ageing
  • Metabolic & Network Engineering
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Plant Biotechnology & Development
  • Current Topics in Development Biology
  • Evolutionary Applications
  • Mechanisms of Gene Expression

Group B

  • Advanced Bacterial & Eukaryotic Cell Biology
  • Integrative Systems Biology
  • Advanced Topics in Parasitology & Vector Biology
  • Symbiosis, Plant Immunity and Disease
  • Advanced Topics in Infection & Immunity 
  • Cancer
  • Disease Ecology and Epidemiology 

Group C

  • The Microbiome
  • Molecular Basis of Bacterial Infection
  • Bioinformatics
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Systems Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain in Health & Disease
  • Biodiversity Genomics
  • Advanced Immunology
  • Medical Glycobiology

Group D

  • Science Communications plus Dissertation
  • Research Project (Lab, Data, Field)

Study option:

Teaching and assessment

Balance of teaching and learning

Key

  • Lectures, laboratory work and seminars
  • Independent study

Years 1 and 2

  • 30% Lectures, laboratory work and seminars
  • 70% Independent study

Teaching and learning methods

  • Laboratory
  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Tutorials
  • Person giving seminar
    Seminars
  • ID badge for site visit or facility tour
    Site visits
  • A group of people interacting
    Group project
  • Individual research project
    Research project

Balance of assessment

Key

  • Examination
  • Coursework

Year 1

  • 60% Examination
  • 40% Coursework

Year 2

  • 48% Examination
  • 52% Coursework

Year 4

  • 47% Examination
  • 53% Coursework

Assessment methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Coursework
  • Essays
  • Individual research
  • Laboratory write-ups
  • Presentations
  • Reports
  • A person completing a written exam
    Written examinations

Balance of teaching and learning

Key

  • Lectures, laboratory work and seminars
  • Independent study

Years 1 and 2

  • 30% Lectures, laboratory work and seminars
  • 70% Independent study

Teaching and learning methods

  • Laboratory
  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Tutorials
  • Person giving seminar
    Seminars
  • ID badge for site visit or facility tour
    Site visits
  • A group of people interacting
    Group project
  • Individual research project
    Research project

Balance of assessment

Key

  • Examination
  • Coursework

Year 1

  • 60% Examination
  • 40% Coursework

Year 2

  • 48% Examination
  • 52% Coursework

Year 4

  • 47% Examination
  • 53% Coursework

Assessment methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Coursework
  • Essays
  • Individual research
  • Laboratory write-ups
  • Presentations
  • Reports
  • A person completing a written exam
    Written examinations

Balance of teaching and learning

Key

  • Lectures, laboratory work and seminars
  • Independent study

Years 1 and 2

  • 30% Lectures, laboratory work and seminars
  • 70% Independent study

Teaching and learning methods

  • Laboratory
  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Tutorials
  • Person giving seminar
    Seminars
  • ID badge for site visit or facility tour
    Site visits
  • A group of people interacting
    Group project
  • Individual research project
    Research project

Balance of assessment

Key

  • Examination
  • Coursework

Year 1

  • 60% Examination
  • 40% Coursework

Year 2

  • 48% Examination
  • 52% Coursework

Year 4

  • 47% Examination
  • 53% Coursework

Assessment methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Coursework
  • Essays
  • Individual research
  • Laboratory write-ups
  • Presentations
  • Reports
  • A person completing a written exam
    Written examinations

Balance of teaching and learning

Key

  • Lectures, laboratory work and seminars
  • Independent study

Years 1 and 2

  • 30% Lectures, laboratory work and seminars
  • 70% Independent study

Teaching and learning methods

  • Laboratory
  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Tutorials
  • Person giving seminar
    Seminars
  • ID badge for site visit or facility tour
    Site visits
  • A group of people interacting
    Group project
  • Individual research project
    Research project

Balance of assessment

Key

  • Examination
  • Coursework

Year 1

  • 60% Examination
  • 40% Coursework

Year 2

  • 48% Examination
  • 52% Coursework

Year 4

  • 47% Examination
  • 53% Coursework

Assessment methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Coursework
  • Essays
  • Individual research
  • Laboratory write-ups
  • Presentations
  • Reports
  • A person completing a written exam
    Written examinations

Study option:

Entry requirements

We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.

Study option:

How to apply

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Tuition fees

Home fee

2024 entry

£9,250 per year

Year abroad

£1,385 for that year

Overseas fee

2024 entry

£41,650 per year

Year abroad

15% of the fee for that year

Your future career

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Gain transferable skills relevant to a career in biochemistry and biotechnology.

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With specialised knowledge, you'll be highly sought after in a range of sectors.

Cap and degree

Many Life Sciences graduates study at the Master's or PhD level before entering academia or industry.

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Others advance to roles in business, government and industrial research, or public health.

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Other potential career paths include management, pharmaceuticals, communications, and the biochemicals industry.

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