Biochemistry

Biochemistry examines life at the molecular level, asking how the chemical processes that occur within and between cells produce the extraordinary complexity of living organisms. It is a discipline that sits at the junction of biology and chemistry, using the tools of both to understand how proteins fold and function, how genetic information is stored, expressed, and regulated, how energy is generated and used, and how these processes go wrong in disease. As our ability to read and manipulate the molecular machinery of life has accelerated, biochemistry has become one of the most consequential and rapidly developing of the biological sciences.

At Imperial College London, this three-year full-time Biochemistry degree develops a deep and rigorous understanding of the subject, preparing you for research-informed careers across the life sciences. You will build expertise in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, enzymology, and the experimental and computational methods that modern biochemistry employs. Imperial's research environment means that the curriculum is closely connected to the frontier of the discipline, and the scientific skills you develop will be applicable across academia, industry, and the public sector.

The entry tariff of 168 points reflects the high academic standard the programme expects.

Biochemistry graduates from Imperial are well placed for some of the most competitive and rewarding careers in science. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies recruit strongly from this background, particularly for roles in drug discovery, protein engineering, and clinical research. Academic research at postgraduate level is a well-established route, with many graduates going on to doctoral programmes at leading universities worldwide.

Medical, dental, and veterinary schools also accept biochemistry graduates, and many use the degree as a route into medicine. Roles in clinical trials, regulatory affairs, science communication, patent law, and investment in the life sciences sector are further destinations for graduates who wish to apply their expertise in different professional contexts.