Faculty of Natural Sciences

Dedicated to delivering the highest possible quality teaching and research in natural sciences. Discover our departments, our impactful work, and our commitment to strengthening our Imperial community.

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Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering (IMSE) Research Showcase 2024

19 September 2024

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Business invited to make the most of Imperial’s research facilities

18 September 2024

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New research suggests energy access may be overestimated for 87 million people

18 September 2024

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Imperial joins inaugural Royal Society fellowship for Black-heritage researchers

18 September 2024

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Undergraduates

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Postgraduate

Information about postgraduate courses, research and doctoral opportunities across natural sciences.

Current students

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Departments

Department of Chemistry

Innovation in research, teaching and application of chemistry

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Department of Life Sciences

Embracing the full breadth of modern life sciences activity

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Department of Mathematics

A thriving department conducting research in fundamental and applied mathematics

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Department of Physics

Excellence in research, undergraduate education and postgraduate training

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Centre for Environmental Policy

A unique and interdisciplinary research interface between science and technology

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Research

Imperial ranks top in the UK overall with a greater proportion of 4* "world-leading" research than any other UK university. The College also ranks first in the UK for research outputs, first in the UK for research environment, and first for research impact among Russell Group universities.

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