Course contact details
Natural Sciences Admissions
Phone:+44 (0)207 594 7260
Imperial College London
South Kensington Campus
Kensington and Chelsea
SW7 2AZ
Develop your appreciation of biology on this four-year course, which includes a year spent with an approved university in France.
You'll examine the behaviour of living systems from the level of cells up to whole organisms and ecosystems. Through this work, you'll gain a detailed knowledge of the relationships, evolution, and key features of various organisms as you explore the diversity of life on earth.
The language element of this course will see you explore the theory and practice of translation. This includes opportunities to analyse the history, politics, science and technology of French-speaking countries.
Your studies will be complemented by a dedicated Life Science Skills programme. This provides training in quantitative skills, programming, statistics, and scientific writing and presentation.
The second year offers you the chance to specialise across a series of optional modules, in areas including ecology, molecular biology and stem cells.
Laboratory, computational and field work will help you acquire the skills to design, carry out and analyse data from biological experiments.
With access to the thriving research environment at Imperial, you'll be taught by world leaders as you learn how to solve complex real-world problems.
Your third year will be spent at a university in France, where you will attend lectures and conduct a research project as you experience a different cultural environment.
Your final year sees your studies culminate with an extensive research project. This work will enable you to progress your personal and professional identity as a life scientist.
We recommend reviewing our course page for the latest information regarding the curriculum (including core and optional modules) and course structure, as this information may be subject to periodic change.
The following entry points are available for this course:
Must include:
A in Biology
A in Physics, Chemistry 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.
Language Requirement:
AS Level French grade B
A level French grade C
Must include:
6 in Biology (HL)
6 in Chemistry, Mathematics* or Physics (HL)
Language Requirement:
5 in French (HL) or 6 in French (SL)
*Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.
Must include:
D3 Biology
D3 Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
D3 Other
Language Requirement:
M3 French
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL (iBT) | 5 | Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 5.0 is required in all bands. Imperial will continue to accept old TOEFL iBT taken before 21 January 2026. Our requirement is 100 overall with 22 in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | B | For pre-2015 test, the College requires grade B overall. If your test result is 2016 onwards, the College requires 185 overall with 176 in all elements/bands |
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 6.5 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. |
| PTE Academic | 69 | Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 62 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. |
For further information on the College English entry requirements and a full list of accepted tests and grade requirements, please visit the College website URL detailed below.https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/apply/english-language/
We adopt holistic approach to admissions at Imperial College London, with all applicants individually assessed, using their application, and the outcomes of interviews & test result where relevant. Our contextual admissions approach means that our selectors consider any additional barriers you are facing, which may affect your ability to show us your potential through your grades. When we make an offer for a place to study at Imperial, we set conditions that you have to meet.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £10050 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
*Please note that home fees can be subject to government changes.
Tuition fees at the overseas chargeable rate for 2027 entry are still to be confirmed.
Tuition fee rates at overseas chargeable rate for 2026 entry are published at www.imperial.ac.uk on our course listings, which provide an indicative cost, noting that fees are likely to be subject to increases in line with inflation as per the Retail Price Index (RPIX) value.
For further information on fees, funding, loans and grants, see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate/
For further information on fee status eligibility see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/
We’re offering up to £5,000 each year through our Imperial Bursary scheme for eligible Home undergraduates.
If your household income remains under £70,000 a year, you’ll automatically qualify for every year of your course.
Find out more about the Imperial Bursary Scheme on our website.
Phone:+44 (0)207 594 7260
South Kensington Campus
Kensington and Chelsea
SW7 2AZ
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