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Biochemistry and biotechnology
Understand and utilise the processes and pathways found inside living organisms
Biochemistry provides the understanding of living processes that biotechnologists apply to new products and technologies
What is biochemistry and biotechnology?
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The science of us This field’s vast area of research is focused on how living things work
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Science meets entrepreneurship From understanding disease to improving crop production, it's about using science to solve problems
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Top 10 in the UK Biological Sciences Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
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8th in the world Life Sciences and Medicine QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Why Imperial?
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Learn from and alongside world-class researchers in one of the largest life science groups in Europe
Enjoy a curriculum fed by an internationally-leading research programme
Courses
Our range of courses give you a solid understanding of the field, with the option to specialise
Biochemistry
Develop skills towards a career in the applied biochemistry and biotechnology industries.
Start date
- 2026
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Biochemistry with Language for Science
Combine your study of biochemistry with the chance to develop your language skills in a science context.
Start date
- 2026
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Biochemistry with Management (3 years)
Deepen your knowledge of biochemistry and build your understanding of the commercial aspects of the industry.
Start date
- 2026
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Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Specialise in materials that can stimulate beneficial biological responses in this professionally accredited degree.
Start date
- 2026
Biomedical Technology Ventures
Learn how to improve human healthcare through the application of technology.
Start date
- 2026
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Biotechnology with Language for Science
Broaden your study of biotechnology and advance your language skills.
Start date
- 2026
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Biotechnology with Management
Broaden your study of biotechnology and develop your management potential.
Start date
- 2026
Molecular Bioengineering
Explore engineering, biology and chemistry to understand how vital molecular level interactions can benefit human health
Start date
- 2026
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Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology
Gain an in-depth understanding of modern bioscience research and acquire the skills needed to pursue a career in the field.
Start date
- 2025
Biological and Physical Chemistry
Develop the skills to tackle the multidisciplinary problems that lie between life sciences and physical sciences.
Start date
- 2025
Cancer Technology
Develop a unique understanding of cancer from a bioengineering perspective.
Start date
- 2025
Chemical Biology and Bio-Entrepreneurship
Learn the skills needed to address future scientific challenges in the emerging discipline of chemical biology.
Start date
- 2025
Drug Discovery and Development: Multidisciplinary Science for Next Generation Therapeutics
Build your expertise in multidisciplinary drug discovery research and explore emerging technologies.
Start date
- 2025
Engineering for Biomedicine
Learn how to tackle modern healthcare challenges with bioengineering technology.
Start date
- 2025
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