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Biological sciences

The science of life, from individual cells to whole organisms and the ecosystems they make up

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Biological scientists study the science of life and living organisms

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Cell & Molecular Biology: Applied Molecular Biology - Pietro Spanu
  • Breadth and depth From individual cells to ecosystems, biologists help us understand how organisms function, evolve, and interact
  • Future focused Biologists are behind many important advances in fields such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture and the food industry
  • 3rd in the UK Biological Science The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

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Learn from and alongside world-class researchers in one of the largest life science groups in Europe

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Enjoy a curriculum fed by an internationally-leading research programme

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Biological Sciences

Understand the behaviour of living systems from the level of cells up to whole organisms and ecosystems.

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Biological Sciences with Language for Science

Understand the behaviour of living systems as you advance your language skills.

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Biological Sciences with Management (3 years)

Build your understanding of biology and develop your management potential with a year at the Imperial College Business School.

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Ecology and Environmental Biology

Focus on important ecological and environmental topics such as climate change, biodiversity and conservation.

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Microbiology

Focus your study on all types of microorganisms, acquiring the theoretical and practical skills needed for a career in microbiology.

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Molecular Bioengineering

Explore engineering, biology and chemistry to understand how vital molecular level interactions can benefit human health

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Bioinformatics and Theoretical Systems Biology

Gain the skills to produce effective research in bioinformatics and theoretical systems biology

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Biomedical Research (Bacterial Pathogenesis and Infection)

Training in the fundamental aspects of bacterial pathogenesis for a career in biomedical research.

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Biosystematics

Broaden your understanding of taxonomy and systematics and gain practical experience in the field

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Cancer Technology

Develop a unique understanding of cancer from a bioengineering perspective.

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Drug Discovery and Development: Multidisciplinary Science for Next Generation Therapeutics

Build your expertise in multidisciplinary drug discovery research and explore emerging technologies.

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Engineering for Biomedicine

Learn how to tackle modern healthcare challenges with bioengineering technology.

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Immunology

Gain the knowledge, creativity and critical thinking skills to prepare for a career as a researcher in immunology.

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Molecular and Cellular Biosciences

Develop the fundamental skills needed for a career in biosciences research or academia.

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Structural Biology

Train in major structural biology techniques for a career in research.

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Systems and Synthetic Biology

Hands-on experience in experimental biology and modelling to understand, predict and redesign biological pathways.

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