Program Overview
The Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology at Imperial College London is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 26,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- WEEKS 1-15
- Induction week followed by courses in Biochemistry, Molecular Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology and Statistics which introduce students to the fundamental concepts of modern biology, including cell biology, genomics, proteomics, experimental techniques and data handling. Assessment will be through a written examination in week 15.
- WEEKS 16-30
- All students attend two modules comprising advanced lectures in applied bioscience and biotechnology encompassing: industrial biotechnology, glycol-technology, structural biology, cellular damage, repair and ageing, genes and genomics, infection and immunity, stem cells and regenerative medicine, neurobiology in health and disease, integrative systems biology and synthetic biology. Additional seminars and workshops will introduce students to innovation and entrepreneurship. All students will attend weekly seminars from invited external speakers from industry and the public sector. Assessment will be through two written examinations in week 30.
- WEEKS 31-35
- Students will undertake a full-time tutored dissertation followed by a mini-conference.
- WEEKS 36-52
- Students will undertake full-time individual projects in the research laboratories of the Department of Life Sciences.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Successfully pass the Imperial College London Pre-sessional English Programme. This equips international students with the academic language skills and literacy typically needed to begin postgraduate research or postgraduate taught courses in science, engineering and medicine.
- Successfully pass the Imperial College Business School Pre-sessional English Course. This five week course is designed to improve students\xc2\x92 level of English and prepare them for their chosen Master\xc2\x92s programme at the Business School.
- Take an English language proficiency test
- Provide evidence of a previous qualification that you have taken that confirms your English level
- Provide evidence that you meet one of our English language exemptions
- More details on the proficiency tests and qualifications we accept, along with our English language exemptions, can be found below. Please note the College has two attainment levels of English language; standard and higher. Please refer to the course pages for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to determine which level your course requires.
- For more details on how to submit your English language results to Imperial please visit our pages on meeting the condition(s) of your offer for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 26,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 26,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Imperial College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Imperial College London
Imperial College London
London, United Kingdom
Imperial College London is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 29 April 2026
- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months