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Undergraduate Prospectus
2017
ENTRY
WHATS INSIDE?
Number one
for career prospects
The Guardian University Guide 2016
Among the top 10 best

universities in the world
QS World University Rankings 20152016
LIFE AT IMPERIAL
Highlights
A community of discovery
Learning at the cutting edge
Academic support
Broaden your horizons
Undergraduate Research
Opportunities Programme (UROP)
Careers and entrepreneurship
Location, location, location
Living in London
Campus life
Student life
Accommodation
Here to help
Fees and funding
How to apply
Campus maps
I could tell a hundred stories about

the little ways Imperial has come
to surprise and impress me.
WHAT CAN YOU STUDY?
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Sir James Dyson and

the President of China
visited the College in 2015
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AZ course directory
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About our degrees
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Aeronautics
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Bioengineering
Biological sciences,
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biochemistry, biotechnology
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Biomedical science
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Chemical engineering
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Chemistry
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Civil and environmental engineering
96
Computing
102
Design engineering
106
Electrical and electronic engineering
110
Geology and geophysics
114
Materials
118
Mathematics
122
Mechanical engineering
126
Medicine
84, 114, 122
Nuclear engineering
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Physics
Located in London,
the UKs best student city
QS Best Student Cities 2016
Find out more about College life
from our student bloggers
Big names have dropped by to see

whats happening at the College
Come and see Imperial for yourself

at one of our Open Days
www.imperial.ac.uk/studentblogs
www.imperial.ac.uk/news
www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/visit
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS
life at imperial
Welcome
to
Imperial College London

is a one-of-a-kind university
in the UK, focusing exclusively
on science, engineering,
medicine and business.
Youll be joining a community
of like-minded people who share
your passion for your subject.
Such a concentration of talent
from many different but closely
related subject perspectives
creates a challenging but
highly rewarding education.
Our location in central London
places us in the heart of an
international community of
employers. This paves the way
for guest lectures from top
industry experts, internships
with major companies, industryinspired project work and
exciting careers.
And it starts right here.
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IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
life at imperial
Highlights
Three great institutions were brought

together by our founding Charter: the Royal
College of Science, the City and Guilds
College, and the Royal School of Mines.
14 Nobel
laureates
are associated with the College
including Sir Alexander Fleming
who discovered penicillin,
the first antibiotic, in 1928.
No.1 for
research
impact
Imperial has the greatest
concentration of high-impact
research of any major
UK university
Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) the process
by which the UK higher education funding bodies
assess the quality of university research
GUARANTEED
ACCOMMODATION
for all first-year students
in College accommodation
see page 50
for terms and
conditions
Graduation ceremonies
are held in the magnificent
neighbouring Royal Albert Hall.
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80+ IMPERIAL
HORIZONS MODULES
covering areas such as business, languages,

social sciences and global challenges
to broaden your education and give you
a competitive edge see page 18
ONE OF THE MOST GENEROUS

BURSARY SCHEMES OF
ANY UK UNIVERSITY
60,000
3RD IN EUROPE AND
8TH IN THE WORLD
Home students whose annual household

income is below this level automatically
qualify for an Imperial Bursary for
every year that it remains below this level.
The Times Higher Education

World University Rankings 201516
45%
No.1 for
graduate
prospects
The Complete University Guide 2016
340+
student-led clubs, societies
and projects one of the largest
ranges of any UK university
see page 46
of first-year Home students received

an Imperial Bursary towards their
living costs in 201415.
FREE MONEY
Unlike government loans, the Imperial
Bursary does not have to be repaid and
is paid on top of any government funding
to which you are already entitled.
5,000
The maximum Imperial Bursary available
per year greater than similar support
at any other UK university.
See page 58 for details.
life at imperial
FREE
LIVE, LEARN,
BE INSPIRED
AND ENTERTAINED
ALL IN ONE PLACE...
Imperial is at the heart of Albertopolis,
the realisation of Prince Alberts vision
for an area where science and the arts
would come together. More than 100
years of history have done nothing
to diminish this legacy: today physics
meets music in our joint course with
the Royal College of Music (see page
130), engineering meets design in
our 35-year-old partnership with the
Royal College of Art (see page 102),
and taxonomy meets biodiversity
in our joint Masters courses with
the Natural History Museum.
EXPLORE THE FUTURE

OF DESIGN...
at the annual graduate show for
our two unique double Masters
degrees in engineering design,
run jointly with the Royal College
of Art. Past projects include
a pop-up micro factory and
an eye-tracking camera.
Discover Imperial and this beautiful

area of South Kensington through
360 photos, video tours and slideshows:
www.imperial.ac.uk/interactivemap
SOAK UP THE SUNSHINE...

in Hyde Park and Kensington
Gardens, two of the citys eight
Royal Parks. The former regularly
hosts major live music and
sporting events while the latter
is home to the Serpentine
Gallery and Kensington Palace.
7 minutes
ENJOY PERFORMANCES...
by some of the worlds finest artists
in the stunning Royal Albert Hall,
where all Imperial students graduate.
The Proms is one of the highlights in
the calendar with standing places
available for as little as 5.
5 minutes
FEED YOUR SPIRIT

OF ADVENTURE...
at events at the
Royal Geographical
Society.
4 minutes
LEARN GERMAN...
from scratch or
build on existing
skills in classes
at the GoetheInstitut.
3 minutes
FREE
FREE
ENJOY ART SPANNING 3,000 YEARS

OF HISTORY...
in the worlds largest museum
of decorative arts and design,
the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).
EXPLORE SCIENCE THROUGH THE AGES...

in the Science Museum, with the original
model of DNA and the Apollo 10 command
module among the displays.
3 minutes
TAKE A BALLET CLASS...

at the English National
Ballet, which caters for
all levels, and offers
concessions for students.
ENTER THE WORLD

OF MUSIC...
through the Royal
College of Musics
event series.
4 minutes
QUEENS TOWER
The heart of our
South Kensington
Campus
4 minutes
FREE
SEE NATURAL HISTORY COME TO LIFE...
in the award-winning Natural History Museum,
home to around 70 million specimens,
including some collected by Darwin.
4 minutes
5 minutes
6 minutes
Walking time from

the Queens Tower
life at imperial
235 FELLOWSHIPS
A community of discovery
Imperial represents everything
thats most exciting about science,
engineering, medicine and business.
Its a place where engineers work
alongside clinicians, scientists
rub shoulders with designers,
and mathematicians collaborate
with business experts.
Its no surprise then that Imperial has been home
to so many pioneers over the years, from Alexander
Fleming, discoverer of penicillin, to Dennis Gabor,
inventor of holography. The innovations that
continue to make the world a healthier, cleaner
and safer place are made possible by our
commitment to collaboration, which extends
from our undergraduate education to the world
leading work of our research groups.
PROBLEM SOLVING AT
ITS MOST AWE-INSPIRING
Imperial is a place where

exciting things happen every day.
Thats not surprising considering
who works here people who...
have been awarded to members of

our staff from three prestigious societies:
f the Royal Society
f the Royal Academy of Engineering
f the Academy of Medical Sciences
... have made essential contributions

to the quality and safety of healthcare,
like Professor the Lord Darzi, former
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of
State at the Department of Health
and UK Global Ambassador for
Health and Life Sciences.
... have created lifechanging innovations,

like Regius Professor
Chris Toumazou, developer
of one of the worlds first
cochlear implants, enabling
deaf people to hear.
... break new ground in their

field, like Professor Molly
Stevens, who received the
2012 EU40 award for best
materials scientist in Europe
under the age of 40.
... change our understanding

of the universe, like Emeritus
Professor Sir Tom Kibble,
one of six physicists whose
work in the 1960s led to the
concept of the Higgs boson.
... amaze the public with

their discoveries, like Professor
Sir John Pendry, whose work
on metamaterials underpinned
the development of the first
invisibility cloak.
This culture of discovery plays a big part in

your Imperial experience, adding new depth
to your choice of study topics and inspiring
new directions in which to take your interests.
Many of our degrees involve at least one
substantial research project, so youll have
the chance to gain research skills and forge
new paths in an area of particular interest to you,
under the supervision of an academic mentor.
Many of our researchers are involved in teaching
so youll get to experience their expertise first
hand in lectures, seminars and laboratory work.
You may also have the chance to work alongside
them through our Undergraduate Research
Opportunities Programme (UROP), which offers
over 400 students a year a hands-on experience
in one of our research teams see pages 2223.
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... are tackling infectious diseases,

like Professor Christl Donnelly.
She and her colleagues work with
the World Health Organisation
to model the spread of diseases
like Ebola.
... are leading missions into space,

like Professor Michele Dougherty,
a Principal Investigator on the Cassini
spacecraft, orbiting Saturn, and on the
JUICE spacecraft, due to reach Jupiters
largest moon in around 2030.
... are working to preserve history, like

materials scientist Professor Mary Ryan,
who is working with the Royal Air Force
Museum to save from corrosion the last
remaining intact World War II German
light bomber, known as The Flying Pencil.
... are capturing the imagination of

Hollywood like Professor Murray Shanahan,
whose book on artificial intelligence
inspired film-maker Alex Garland. Professor
Shanahan acted as scientific advisor on
Alex Garlands 2015 film Ex Machina.
life at imperial
PROBLEM SOLVING
ON A GLOBAL SCALE
Our research comes alive when
it reaches the people who need it
and want it the most. Were best
described as a community of problem
solvers who are dedicated to finding
solutions to some of the worlds
biggest challenges and we want
you to join us in our search!
Conserving rainforests in tropical Asia
Tackling the growing threat

of superbugs is the focus of Imperials
is the goal of the SAFE project, which is

studying rainforests in Borneo to understand
how logging and deforestation affect the ability
of the tropical landscape to support a unique
diversity of life.
Antimicrobial Research Collaborative.

Although antibiotics have transformed
medicine, their increasing use has
created bacteria that are immune to
their effects. These drug-resistant bugs
currently kill around 700,000 a year
worldwide, and this figure is set
to rise.
CLEVER
GADGETS
Robot hand
Imperial scientists have
developed a robotic hand that
is controlled via arm movements.
It responds to tiny vibrations
that muscle fibres produce as
they move. These vibrations
are sensed and passed to the
robot hand, so that the user can
operate it like a real hand.
GLOBAL
GAME-CHANGERS
Bruise trousers
Developing a vaccine against HIV

is the aim of the European AIDS Vaccine
Initiative, a 23 million euro project led
by Imperial researchers. Over two million
people are newly infected with HIV every
year and an effective vaccine remains
the best hope of ending the epidemic.
Preventing up to three million

deaths from malaria each year
Eliminating a deadly fungus that is devastating
amphibian populations worldwide is the focus
of an Imperial team. Chytridiomycosis, a disease
caused by the skin-eating chytrid fungus,
has affected over 500 amphibian
species worldwide, wiping out
thousands of frog, toad and
salamander populations.
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is the goal of work by researchers in

the Department of Life Sciences who
are breeding mosquitoes and analysing
their interactions with the malaria
parasite Plasmodium, in the hope of
finding new ways to tackle the disease.
APPROXIMATELY 56% OF RURAL

INDIAN HOUSEHOLDS DONT
HAVE ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY
Delivering affordable electricity to rural communities in India
is the goal of start-up company Oorja, started by Imperial
postgraduate student Clementine Chambon from the Department
of Chemical Engineering. Oorja is developing mini power plants
that use biomass such as crop waste to produce energy for people
in India who are not on the energy grid.
Undergraduate bioengineers at
Imperial have developed prototype
bruise trousers that enable people
with paralysis to more
easily detect
potential injuries
after sport.
Consisting
of light-fitting,
breathable,
high-waisted
Lycra trousers
and reactive
film, they enable
sportspeople to
quickly detect
impacts to their
body following
a match.
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life at imperial
the possibilities...
15,000+
visitors got the chance to explore

our latest research discoveries
and talk to the brains behind them,
including some of our student inventors,
at last years Imperial Festival.
Come and see for yourself at the fifth
Imperial Festival on 78 May 2016.
bit.ly/imperial-festival-2015
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...and then watch them come

to life at Imperial. The College
is bursting with ideas and
discoveries that may go on to
change the world. Were looking
for people who will be inspired
by their surroundings and the
support of our experts to make
their own unique contribution to
our search for new knowledge.
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life at imperial
Learning at the
cutting edge
KEY FACTS
Teaching normally takes place on
weekdays, between 9.00 and 17.50.
Imperial is known for its challenging

degrees that are designed to stretch
you academically and help you
achieve the high standards set
by the various professions.
Our wind-wave-current flume

is capable of reproducing
shallow- and intermediatedepth waves.
ENGAGE WITH THE LATEST DISCOVERIES
One of the standout features of an Imperial

education is the quality of our research-led
curriculum. Many of our academics are active
researchers who draw on their own research
experience to bring the subject to life, creating
lots of opportunities to engage with their work
through lectures, seminars and projects.
Youll also have the chance
to develop your own research
From Prudhoe Bay on
the north Alaskan coast,
skills through hands-on
all the way to the worlds
experience both inside
southernmost city, Ushuaia
in Argentina, our Racing
and outside the classroom,
Green Endurance team
supporting your development
became the first to drive
the full 26,000km of the
as a critical thinker capable
Pan-American Highway
of applying your own ideas.
in an electric car.
WORK ACROSS DISCIPLINES
You will benefit from the cross-disciplinary

links that are a key feature of College life, with
opportunities on a number of our courses to
study topics from different departments or work
on joint projects that cross subject boundaries.
For example, more than 100 students from
across our Faculty of Engineering are part of
Imperial Racing Green, an initiative to design,
build and test zero-emission racing cars.
Such projects encourage the sharing of ideas
where our students learn from each other.
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Wednesday afternoons are

kept free for recreational activities
such as sport.
LEARNING METHODS
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Learn from PhD students

who receive training in how to
support our teaching activities.
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lectures (large group teaching)

tutorials (small group teaching)
to build on lecture material
peer tutorials where students
from higher years tutor
first-year students
laboratory classes, practicals
and fieldwork
problem solving classes
industry placements
project work
e-learning
TYPES OF ASSESSMENT
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GAIN A PROFESSIONALLY
ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION
Over 60% of our degrees are professionally

accredited, combining both academic and
professional study. This ensures you graduate
with an industry-recognised standard of
competency that accelerates your journey
towards professional registration in your
chosen field, such as Chartered Chemist
or Chartered Engineer. As well as higher
earnings potential and better career prospects,
professional registration brings international
recognition of your qualification if you are
preparing for a career further afield.
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traditional closed book exams

with essay-type questions
open book or take away exams
exams with short answer
questions
computer-based exams
coursework and/or
laboratory work
group and individual projects
This is a guide to our main assessment methods;

your department may also use others.
FIND OUT MORE:
www.imperial.ac.uk/
success-guide
life at imperial
ACADEMIC
SUPPORT
SPECIALIST SUPPORT
AND TRAINING
Centre for Academic English
At Imperial well encourage

you to push the boundaries
of your knowledge and use
your talents in new and different
ways. To help smooth the
transition to university study,
weve got a comprehensive
network of academic support
in place so you know that there
will always be help on hand
if you need it.
For undergraduates whose first language

is not English, the Centre offers free insessional courses, workshops, consultations,
and self-study resources to develop academic
language skills and literacy, as well as
classes focused on social English.
Disability Advisory Service

Students with a disability, specific learning
difficulty, or enduring health or mental health
issue may be able to access additional
academic support including special exam
arrangements, adjustments to teaching
materials and longer library loans.
Study skills training

Regular group and one-to-one training
sessions are available in the Central Library
to develop your academic reading,
writing and note-taking skills.
TUTORING
AND MENTORING
Personal tutor
Subject librarians
A member of staff from your department

who is on hand throughout your experience
to offer guidance on both personal
and academic issues.
We have subject librarians for every

department who can offer expert advice
on finding resources for your subject area
and provide help with using the Librarys
collection of e-journals and e-books.
Senior tutor
Based within your department and offering
a further point of personal and academic
guidance to undergraduates.
We have over 450 course reps whose job is to communicate

your views about your course back to your department,
so if theres something we can do to improve your learning
experience its easy to let us know.
College tutors
A College-wide network of male and female
staff who can provide confidential advice
on any academic and personal issues,
regardless of your department.
Research project supervisor

Many of our degrees involve an independent
research project in the final year. You will
work under the guidance of an academic
supervisor, usually within your department,
whose mentoring is intended to challenge
your ideas and encourage you to think
critically about your work.
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ONLINE
RESOURCES
Virtual learning
environments
Our virtual learning
environments offer 24/7
access to a wide range
of learning resources such
as lecture notes, reading
lists and practice tests.
METRIC
Success Guide
This online bank of

mathematical resources
was developed at Imperial
to support students
making the transition
from A-level to universitylevel mathematics.
Our online Success Guide offers advice

on adjusting to life at university, including
study tips, how assessment and feedback
works, and how to manage your time.
FIND OUT MORE:
www.imperial.ac.uk/success-guide
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life at imperial
Broaden
your horizons
Our specialist focus means weve got the
people, facilities and industry connections
to offer you an extremely rigorous sciencebased education. But in the competitive
international job market, employers do not
recruit on specialist knowledge and technical
skills alone. Thats why we also offer a rich
programme of opportunities to help you
develop the sort of critical skills, business
awareness and cross-cultural experience that
will help you stand out in the job market.
80+
Imperial Horizons modules
in four fields of study
SCIENCE,
CULTURE AND
SOCIETY
IMPERIAL HORIZONS
Imperial Horizons is made up of a wide

range of optional modules that can be
taken alongside your main degree, or for
credit in some departments. Free to all
undergraduates, they are a way for you to
follow existing interests or explore new
ones while gaining a range of new skills.
www.imperial.ac.uk/horizons
LANGUAGES
AND GLOBAL
CITIZENSHIP
BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS
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YEAR ABROAD
Science and engineering projects are increasingly

global, requiring collaboration across cultures.
To build your awareness of different cultural
perspectives, the majority of our departments
offer Year Abroad degrees. While high-level
proficiency in a language is not always required
to join a year abroad, specialist language
courses in French, German, Spanish and Italian
are available in addition to Imperial Horizons
to support students studying in Europe.
www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/
why-imperial/global-opportunities
GLOBAL
CHALLENGES
Mathematics
student Sophie
spent a year
studying in
Lausanne in
Switzerland
BUSINESS FOR PROFESSIONAL

ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (BPES)
Engineering and science students may be able

to build business topics into their degree through
Imperial College Business Schools Business for
Professional Engineers and Scientists (BPES)
programme. This range of for-credit business
and management modules offered in addition
to Imperial Horizons Business and Professional
Skills modules are designed to provide
an understanding of the financial, strategic,
operational and organisational context in
which engineering and science takes place.
Check with the department whether the degree
youre interested in includes BPES modules.
www.imperial.ac.uk/business-school/
programmes/undergraduate
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life at imperial
NOT ALL LEARNING

TAKES PLACE IN
THE CLASSROOM
Inspiring field trips, in-course
placements, summer internships
and adventurous expeditions not
only add depth to your Imperial
experience, theyre a chance to
gain new skills and apply what
you have learnt in the real world.
5 Get hands-on construction experience at the annual

Constructionarium for Civil Engineering students
see page 95.
6 Inspire the next generation of Imperial students by
working as a mentor at one of our Summer Schools,
giving you the chance to pass on some of the knowledge
that you have gained.
FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS

OF THESE INTREPID EXPLORERS
WHOSE EXPEDITIONS TO
FAR-FLUNG PLACES WERE FUNDED
BY OUR EXPLORATION BOARD
1 Observe surgeons at work in

our MBBS course see page 126.
2 Test drive your career plans the RB6 racing

car, driven by Vettel and Webber during the
2010 season, visited the College in 2015 to
encourage students to apply for a 12-month
placement between Infiniti Motor Company
and Infiniti Red Bull Racing.
3 Use your skills to benefit rural

developing communities, like these
volunteers in one of our social
enterprise projects, e.quinox.
4 Give your CV a boost with an internship
like Aeronautical Engineering student
Sergiu whose placement was organised
in collaboration with the Russian
Space Agency at Samara Space Studies
University in Russia.
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Develop field skills like these third-year

students from the Department of Earth
Science and Engineering who are using ground
penetrating radar (GPR) to examine the internal
structures of a dune in the Moroccan Sahara
desert see page 110.
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life at imperial
UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH
OPPORTUNITIES
PROGRAMME
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Programme (UROP) provides an exciting taste
of a career in research. Its a unique opportunity
to see first-hand how our research groups operate,
as well as giving you the chance to explore ideas
for your final-year research project. Some UROP
students even get their name on a scientific
paper an impressive addition to any CV!
Imperials research expertise spans an
enormous breadth so past UROP research
experiences have been equally varied, from
researching the pleistocene instability of the
East Antarctic Ice Sheet under the supervision
of the Department of Earth Science and
Engineerings David Wilson and Tina van
De Flierdt, to computing and analysing
the correlation between O3 and CO in
the troposphere under the supervision of
Dr Apostolos Voulgarakis in the Department
of Physics Atmospheric group.
6,000+
students have taken part in UROP

since it began in 1980.
UROP research experiences typically take

place during the second or penultimate
summer vacation but can also be at other
times, including during term time.
400+
undergraduates take part in

UROP every year.
THREE GREAT REASONS TO

GET INVOLVED IN UROP
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Gain hands-on experience

of research within one of the
Colleges research teams
Develop new skills that will benefit

you in your studies and beyond
Engage with, and contribute to,
the latest advances in your
subject field
UROP students have the chance

to get involved in a huge variety
of projects. Past students have
seen their experiments literally
take off, hitching a ride into
space on small cube-satellites
or CubeSats, while others have
made their own off-campus
journeys like the student who
undertook a UROP project
alongside our researchers at the
Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.
A weekly tax-free UROP bursary may

be available to cover your living costs
during your placement. Various other
bursary schemes also exist.
Dr Henrique Arajo from Imperials High Energy

Physics group supervising Physics student
Adrian using a Dark Matter prototype detector
during his UROP experience
www.imperial.ac.uk/urop
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life at imperial
FOLLOW IN THEIR
FOOTSTEPS
Careers and entrepreneurship
Dr Andreas Mogensen
launched on board a tenday mission to restock the
International Space Station
and carry out zero-g
science experiments.
Imperial currently holds the best

record for graduate employment
in the UK and were committed
to maintaining this success.
MEng Aeronautical Engineering 1999
Alice Rowlands is one
Our Careers Service is on hand to support

your career planning from your very first day
and for up to three years after graduation.
One-to-one sessions with trained careers
consultants, daily skills seminars tailored to
meet the different stages of the recruitment
cycle, a range of employer events and a
free CV checking service are just some of
the ways we support your career planning.
Each department also has a member of staff
who is responsible for providing subjectspecific careers advice and guidance.
No.1
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for graduate
career prospects
The Guardian University
Guide 2016
Our Charity Insights bursary

scheme offers funding for
a four-week internship in
a charity of your choice.
Read more in our blog:
Imperial has a thriving

enterprise culture:
the Hidden Gens team
(pictured above) won
the 2015 Faculty of Natural
Sciences Make-A-Difference
competition for their design of a blood-type
testing strip, while the BLOCKS smartwatch
(pictured right), the brainchild of students
Serge Didenko and Alireza Tahmaseb
and uniquely made up of interchangeable
modules, has recently raised a record
1m through crowdfunding.
www.imperial.ac.uk/
careers/charityinsights
www.imperial.ac.uk/students/
enterprising-students
EMPLOYER-LED SUPPORT
Employers play an active part in many

of our degrees, including hosting placement
students, guest lecturing and providing
real industry scenarios for project work.
TURN GREAT IDEAS INTO REALITY
Employers are also heavily involved in our

career development programme, delivering
careers lectures and weekly skills workshops
to give you an insight into different careers,
as well as help with interview techniques,
business awareness, psychometric testing,
making applications and time management.
If youre considering a future as an

entrepreneur starting up a new business,
or youre a budding innovator aiming to
join an existing one, youll have every
opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills
and experience you need to turn your ideas
into action. We have a dedicated Enterprise
team who can help you find your way around
the Colleges network of programmes,
facilities and initiatives, including courses,
workshops, prototyping, coaching,
mentoring and events.
7,000+ EMPLOYERS
11 MILLION+
advertise their opportunities every year

through our online vacancy service, JobsLive
raised by teams who entered Create Labs

Venture Catalyst Challenge (201315)
of many Imperial graduates

to work in Formula 1, as a
Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
at McLaren Racing.
MEng Mechanical Engineering 2011
Several engineering graduates from

Imperial came together with former
Google employee and angel investor
Gerald Aigner to form MeshPower in
2012. The social enterprise produces
a self-managed micro-grid tailored for
rural communities around the world.
Pictured left to right: Richard Mori, MEng Mechanical
Engineering 2013; Ali Al-Hakim and Lukas Lukoschek,
MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2013
annual careers fairs, including

engineering, science, and finance
and consulting fairs, bringing
hundreds of employers to campus
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joining a global
alumni network
Your relationship with the College does
not end when you graduate. As an Imperial
alumnus, you will join a community of over
180,000 former students in 192 countries.
Its a community that includes prestigious
prize winners, inventors, business leaders,
scientists, engineers, doctors, journalists,
researchers and entrepreneurs united in
their shared experience of studying in London
at one of the best universities in the world.
Imperial alumni enjoy a range of exclusive perks
including invitations to events, careers support,
and access to an alumni lounge and meeting
space on our South Kensington Campus.
The magnificent setting of the Royal Albert Hall,
one of the worlds finest concert halls, perfectly matches
the pride and sense of achievement our graduates feel
as they mark the end of their time at Imperial.
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Location,
location, location
Imperial has excellent relationships

with some of Londons biggest
employers, allowing us to provide
a full programme of guest lectures,
company presentations and alumni/
student networking events.
75%
of Fortune 500 companies
have London offices
IMPERIAL IS ONE OF THE TOP 10

MOST TARGETED UK UNIVERSITIES
BY THE LARGEST NUMBER
OF EMPLOYERS
Career success is often about being in

the right place at the right time. Imperials
central London location puts you at the heart
of one of the worlds most exciting cities.
This makes it easier for you to engage with
employers and develop a valuable network
of professional contacts who could get
your career off to a flying start.
The Graduate Market in 2015, High Fliers research
1st
London claimed the top spot as a centre
for business, finance and culture
PwCs Cities of Opportunity Index 2014
PLACEMENTS AND INTERNSHIPS
The strength and number of the Colleges

links with industry, plus the concentration
of businesses in London, mean plenty of
opportunities to gain industrial experience
inside and outside the curriculum. The Careers
Service advertises hundreds of vacancies
each year through its JobsLive service,
and our Placement and Internship Unit is on
hand to help you find the best opportunities.
Your department may also receive details
of placements directly.
Tap into the experience of hundreds

of former students through our
Ask an alumnus service for tips
on entering a particular industry.
Also look out for careers speeddating sessions for the chance
to gain advice face to face.
BUILDING CONTACTS
As a student in London, youll have lots

of opportunities to start building a network
of useful business contacts. Many professional
societies have their headquarters in London,
including the British Medical Association,
the Royal Society, and the Royal Academy
of Engineering. Its worth keeping an eye out
for public events run by these organisations,
such as lectures, which are an opportunity to
meet prospective employers. You will also be
ideally placed to attend interviews, undertake
internships, visit companies and watch
company presentations.
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GLOBAL JOB MARKET
The Department of Chemical

Engineerings Carbon Capture Pilot
Plant is sponsored by ABB, one of many
industrial partners who have provided
support that allows our students to
gain real world experience.
Students Cameron Currin

(above) and Aditya Raymond
Thawani (left) undertaking
integrated year in industry
placements at Schlumberger
and GSK
Over 100 of Europes 500 largest companies

are headquartered in central London, setting
you at the heart of a global job market.
This is reflected in the list of employers who
come to campus specifically to recruit our
students, and who are popular employers
of our graduates, recently including: Barclays,
BASF, Bloomberg, GSK, Google, Jaguar Land
Rover, KPMG, LOral, Rolls-Royce and Shell.
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the best
student city
in the UK
according to QS Best Student Cities 2016, which also
ranks London fifth-best student city in the world.
If you want a student experience unlike

any other, Londons fusion of culture, charm
and career opportunities is hard to beat... discover
some of the best museums and galleries in the
world for free, try food from across the globe,
visit a different coffee shop or bar every time you
go out and take advantage of 24/7 bus travel
home, watch free gigs from soon-to-be-famous
bands, and dont be surprised if you have a chance
encounter with a celebrity or two. But dont let the
excitement of London stop you venturing further
afield the Eurostar from central London will
get you to Paris in just over two hours.
Imagine the memories you could create

with such spectacular scenery forming the
backdrop to your student experience, like
the iconic London Eye, Palace of Westminster
and Westminster Bridge (pictured here).
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17,000+
music performances
a year across more
than 300 venues
Living in London
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With discounts on everything from

clothes to travel, and the generous
Imperial Bursary scheme for Home
students, being a student at the College
is one of the most cost effective times
in your life to experience London living.
Like any big city, life in the capital
can be expensive. But with sensible
budgeting it is possible to enjoy
much of what London has to offer.
And dont forget that many of the
citys best attractions are cheap
or free, from on-the-day theatre
tickets to free-entry museums.
festivals per year,

including the
Notting Hill Carnival
and London Pride
MANY OF LONDONS
TOP ATTRACTIONS
HAVE FREE ENTRY
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Londons 850+ art
galleries and over 170
museums include some
of the worlds best.
Theres a reason why people come

from all over the world to visit London
and the city thrives on the diversity that
this brings. The streets are abuzz with
the sounds of more than 300 languages,
and the huge choice of international
restaurants and shops means that
no matter where youre from, its easy
to find the comforts of home.
In fact, you might be surprised at
how quickly you start to feel at home
in the city, not least because its iconic
scenery is already so familiar from
films. At about the same time as you
start to get used to seeing these sights
in real life, youll begin to realise that
the city is more like a series of villages,
each with its own vibe and character,
and once you know your way round
youll find it easy to escape the crowds
and enjoy being part of village life.
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British Museum
Piccadilly Circus
Tower Bridge and the
River Thames
Big Ben and the Houses
of Parliament
St Pauls Cathedral and
the Millennium Bridge
The Beefeaters are

one of many icons
of British history and
tradition that youll
find all over the city.
There are many ways to

get around the capital.
At least 200 theatre shows run daily

in the West End, including smash
hits like The Lion King and Matilda.
There are also close to 800 cinema
screens, accounting for over
a fifth of the UKs total.
Source of statistics:
www.london.gov.uk
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OUR
NEIGHBOURHOOD
87m
Our South Kensington Campus is surrounded

by some of Londons most famous cultural
treasures. Just a five-minute walk will take
you to the door of three of the worlds finest
museums: the Science Museum, the Natural
History Museum and the V&A Museum, while
the Royal parkland of Kensington Gardens
and Hyde Park is just a stones throw away.
is the height of the

Queens Tower, which is
located in the centre of our
campus and is a landmark
in South Kensington
20m
South Kensington is renowned as a vibrant

and attractive neighbourhood, with many
restaurants, bars and shops, as well as green
space. It is also a safe and welcoming area to
make your home, with Imperial rating as one
of the safest universities in Londons Zone 1
in The Complete University Guides crime
in student cities and towns league 2015*.
visitors per year make

South Kensington one of
the world's most popular
cultural destinations
* www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/
crime-in-university-towns-and-cities
Boating on the Serpentine

lake in Hyde Park is a
popular summer activity.
Tube lines serve our

neighbourhood: Circle,
District and Piccadilly
LONDON IS EUROPES
GREENEST MAJOR CITY
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on-the-day tickets available
throughout the world-famous
BBC Proms season at the
Royal Albert Hall
A farmers market
takes over the Queens
Lawn at the College
every week, selling
the freshest fare.
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The Natural History Museum, less than

10 minutes walk from Imperial, is one of three
world class museums on Exhibition Road.
Medicine student
Mala relaxing in
the Garden Caf at
the worlds largest
museum of decorative
art and design,
the V&A Museum
5,000
acres in Londons eight
Royal Parks, including
Hyde Park and Kensington
Gardens on our doorstep
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Campus life
If you want to study in London
then our South Kensington Campus
is central enough to be within easy
reach of everything the city has to
offer without sacrificing access to
the great outdoors that comes with
having Hyde Park and Kensington
Gardens on your doorstep.
Its a place where cutting-edge facilities
have transformed the interiors of Edwardian
buildings, and the sharing of knowledge
does not just happen in the classroom,
but also in conversations in the Junior
Common Room, over a drink in the
Union building or over shared meals
at the weekly farmers market.
Watch a video tour

of our South Kensington
Campus with some of
our current students:
bit.ly/imperialcampus-tour
There is plenty of green space too,

including our very own beautiful landscaped
square, Princes Gardens, and a secret
garden with a space dedicated to herbs,
fruit trees, flowers and vegetables planted
by our Environmental Society.
FACILITIES INCLUDE:
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Central Library, with 24-hour opening

most of the year (see page 40)
Imperial College Union, with its own
dedicated building and Advice Centre
(see page 44)
Catering outlets, offering a wide choice
of food and drink, with discounts
available for students
Ethos sports centre with gym and
swimming facilities (see page 48)
NHS Health Centre and Dental Surgery
BEYOND SOUTH KENSINGTON
Our South Kensington Campus is home to

the majority of our undergraduate teaching.
In reality our expertise extends far beyond
this, including to our specialist medical
campuses (where our medical students
undertake their clinical attachments) and
to our new White City Campus. White City
will house a range of state-of-the-art facilities,
co-locating researchers and businesses,
to speed up the translation of our research
ideas into real solutions.
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OUR CAMPUS
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Main entrance on Exhibition Road

Sir Alexander Fleming Building
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Bessemer Building
Royal School of Mines
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Faculty Building
RSC1 Chemistry Building
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Central Library
Beit Quadrangle
2
Dalby Court, a place to
meet friends, chat over
coffee or just soak up
the sunshine.
Two stone lions

guard the base of
the Queens Tower.
Cafs, restaurants and

specialist food outlets
make it easy to find variety
for breakfast, lunch
and dinner on campus
with discounts available
with your student card.
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6
Imperials Royal School

of Mines building was used
as a backdrop in the 2015
film Kingsman, starring Colin
Firth and Michael Caine.
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Come and explore

our campus for
yourself at one
of our Open Days.
See page 141.
Queen Victorias statue

in the Colleges main
entrance was restored in
2007, and then unveiled by
Queen Elizabeth II at our
centenary celebrations.
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THE LIBRARY
The Central Library at South Kensington
is the primary home for our print
collections and is open 24 hours a day
most of the year. The Library also offers
an extensive collection of electronic
journals and databases, most of which
can be accessed on and off campus.
items can be borrowed at any one time

with automatic renewals to help you stay
on top of your loans
80,000+
The Library is a great place to study,

with facilities including free Wi-Fi;
silent, quiet and group study areas;
and bookable rooms for project work
and presentation practice.
e-journals available online, including top

science, engineering and medical publications
Free
Knowledgeable librarians are on hand

to help you find what you need, including
subject librarians for every department.
We also work with the Colleges Disability
Advisory Service to provide support for
disabled students, including additional
software and a book fetching service.
For information about training
workshops run by the Library,
see page 17.
document delivery service to help you source

books and articles from around the UK
and the rest of the world
We have specialist libraries at five of our medical campuses

which cover general medicine as well as specialisms
such as psychiatry, AIDS, radiology and anaesthesia.
Download our Imperial Mobile app

for your comprehensive guide to the
College, including PC availability,
campus maps, library catalogue,
and live travel information.
COMPUTING FACILITIES
The Colleges computing facilities

include Microsoft, Mac and Linux systems.
All of our campuses have high-speed
internet, with wireless access available
in many areas.
Youll have 24/7 access to your own virtual
learning environment (see page 16) and other
online resources, including blogs. You can also
install Microsoft Office software (including
Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for free, as well
as antivirus protection and other free and
discounted software from our software shop.
For help and support in using the facilities,
or using a personal device to access College
networks, our Service Desk is on hand.
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to student life
at Imperial
Master a new skill, take up a new sport or

embrace a new challenge theres much more
to life at Imperial and well encourage you to
make the most of all weve got to offer.
A student braves the bungee as

part of Raising And Giving (RAG)
week to raise money for charity.
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Our huge range of organised activities

from 340+ clubs, societies and projects
to a highly active volunteer programme
are designed to inspire, educate, challenge
and enrich your Imperial experience, as well
as being a way for you to make the most of
your downtime. So dont be afraid to take the
plunge and discover the world of opportunities
waiting for you beyond the classroom.
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Work hard,
play hard
The pace and intensity of study
at Imperial can be demanding
but its not all work and no play.
Our huge range of extra-curricular
activities gives you the space to
follow existing interests (or find
new ones), meet new people
and explore new ideas.
VOLUNTEERING
IMPERIAL COLLEGE UNION
Our students are the creators of life on

campus; Imperial College Union is there
to help it happen by providing funding,
representation, support
Imperial has an
and space in its dedicated
age-old tradition
of mascotry,
building on campus.
See more clubs, societies

and projects on pages
4647.
with 11 mascots
representing the
different College
Unions.
Each year over 2,500

students volunteer through
www.imperial.ac.uk/
the Union, from becoming
mascots
one of 450+ course reps
to joining the student media team behind
our newspaper, radio and TV stations which
operate from brand new media facilities
in the Union building.
TIME TO RELAX IN
METRIC, THE CLUB
ON CAMPUS
Felix the Cat is the official mascot of Imperials student

newspaper, Felix. The weekly paper was spawned from the
Colleges arts magazine Phoenix, which was established
by War of the Worlds author and former Imperial
student H.G. Wells. Read the latest news:
felixonline.co.uk
www.imperialcollegeunion.org
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THE SUMMER BALL

IS ONE OF THE LARGEST
UNION EVENTS
Its not just through our research that

we engage with the world beyond Imperial;
our students also have a strong record
for making a difference both in the local
and global community. Imperial College
Unions Community Connections volunteer
service partners with close to 100 external
organisations to offer hundreds of
volunteering opportunities, from tutoring
in schools to community-based projects.
Leadership opportunities also abound,
challenging you to find new ways to respond
to the needs of the community or to
encourage your fellow students as the leader
of an existing club, society or project
and weve got over 340 to choose from!
THE ARTS
The dramatic tradition that makes Londons

theatre scene the envy of the world is alive
and well at Imperial, with a Musical Theatre
Society and Dramatic Society welcoming both
performers and behind-the-scenes volunteers.
Musicians and bands have plenty of space
to refine their talents with 11 music practice
rooms for hire free of charge and a lunchtime
concert series of world class performers to
inspire you. Our artists are equally encouraged
with free fine art workshops, arts studio and
an on-site gallery to display their work.
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340+ WAYS TO...

...take time out, meet like-minded
people, discover new interests, develop
your independence, go on adventure-filled
journeys, visit far-flung places,
learn new languages, encounter
different cultures, discover
hidden talents, gain careerboosting skills, explore
new career paths, cement
life-long friendships
and create long-lasting
memories.
THE CAVING CLUB BECAME

THE FIRST TO TREAD THE
FLOOR OF THE LONGEST
CAVE IN SLOVENIA
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The Cheese Society meets
regularly to try different cheeses,
as well as organising the
annual Cheesefest.
TUNE IN TO OUR
AWARD-WINNING
RADIO STATION AT
ICRADIO.COM
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Clubs and societies pictured:

1 Raising and Giving (RAG)
2 IC Radio
3 Cheese
4 Musical Theatre
5 Chess
6 Sikh
7 Imperial College
Symphony Orchestra
8 Science Fiction
and Fantasy
9 Gliding
10 Caving
11 Snooker and Pool
12 Big Band
13 Fellwanderers
14 Canoe
15 iQ (LGBT)
16 Juggling
17 Racing Green
18 Cheerleading
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GIVE IT A GO
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11
The Union Building is

home to two full-size
snooker tables where
members can practise
and play every day.
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You can try out many of the clubs,

societies and projects on offer as
part of Give It a Go. These free or
cheap taster sessions at the start
of term are perfect for students
who want to try something new
without committing to a club, with
opportunities ranging from hip hop
classes to yoga, and from a jazz
and rock jam night to on-air practice
with IC Radio.
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PLAY, COMPETE,
EXERCISE, ENJOY
The aim of sport at Imperial is

to be as inclusive as possible.
Thats why we offer free access to
gym* and swimming facilities and
plenty of encouragement to help
you stay active all year round.
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ETHOS SPORTS CENTRE
Ethos is a state-of-the-art
sports centre on our South
Kensington Campus. The
facilities are of such a high
standard that it regularly plays
host to professional sports
teams, recently including the
London Lions basketball team
and the New Zealand All Blacks
rugby team. You can follow in
their footsteps throughout
your time here for free*.
Watch our sports clubs in action:
*A one-off payment applies (40

in 201516) to cover the personal
induction required before you can
use the gyms high-spec equipment.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
Our Active Lifestyles team

works hard to make sure that
sporting ability is no barrier
to anyone who wants
Victoria and
to stay in shape. Fast
Albert rally
classes in the gym,
the crowds
at sports
dance and exercise
matches.
classes, boot camps
and nutrition workshops are just
some of the options available
to keep you motivated.
Other year-round opportunities
include challenges on our 9-metre
climbing wall, recreational intra-mural
leagues and a taster programme
giving you access to professional
coaching in a number of sports,
without the commitment of one
of our competitive sports clubs.
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1st in
London
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bit.ly/imperial-sportsday-in-the-life
in the inter-university British Universities

and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues
201415
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Parkour, free running

and gymnastics
Swimming
Karate Shotokan
Hockey
Surfing
Rowing
Fencing
American Football
Football
Lacrosse
Triathlete and sports
scholar Imogen Simmonds
Basketball
Energia fitness gym
Touch rugby
Rugby
SPORTS CLUBS
Sport is a big part of life at Imperial,

with a choice of around 100 clubs,
welcoming players at all levels from
beginner to semi-professional. Our
clubs cover a huge range of competitive
and recreational activities, including
archery, badminton, BMX, cricket,
fencing, hockey, polo, riding, rowing,
rugby, skateboarding and snowsports.
We also offer over ten different
martial arts.
SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are aspiring to be, or already

are, competing at national or
international level you may be
eligible for a scholarship to help
you to continue performing at the
highest level while balancing the
demands of academic work.
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Compare features, see current

prices and 360 tours, and find
out more about how to apply:
www.imperial.ac.uk/
accommodation
Home from home

Take the stress out of finding
somewhere to live in London by
exploring what the College has to
offer. There is a lot of choice, and
its all within easy reach of our
South Kensington Campus.
Over 90% of Imperial undergraduates

choose to live in our halls of residence
in their first year. We have rooms
for around 2,500 students in total,
made up of single and twin rooms.
You can specify your top five
preferences during the application
process and well try our best to
match them.
Our halls are self-catered;

if you dont fancy cooking,
there is a wide choice of
catering outlets on campus.
Our first-year
guarantee
All first-year students who accept Imperial as their
firm choice are guaranteed a place in College
accommodation provided they are eligible and
complete their application by the deadline.
For full terms and conditions, see: www.imperial.ac.uk/accommodation
ALL INCLUSIVE
Rents are inclusive of utilities, internet and
contents insurance, making it easy to budget.
QUALITY ASSURED
All of our halls are

signed up to recognised
accommodation codes of
practice, guaranteeing your
right to safe, good quality
accommodation.
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You can stock

up on your daily
essentials in
our convenience
store on campus.
Each hall has its own unique

community of students from different
courses and countries. There is also
a residential support team responsible
for your wellbeing and for overseeing
the day-to-day running of the hall.
This includes a number of returning
students who can provide informal
advice on making the transition
to College life.
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Princes Gardens, South Kensington

Parsons House, West Kensington
Boathouse, Putney
Wilson House, Paddington
Beit Hall, South Kensington
Woodward Buildings, North Acton
A riverside location
for our rowing teams
to live and train
Our newest hall, Woodward Buildings,

has around 700 bed spaces. It is part
of a student village of over 2,000
students, with facilities including a
gym, music rehearsal rooms, a coffee
shop, restaurants and bars.
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APPLYING FOR
ACCOMMODATION
A quick guide to what happens when:
MAY 2017
Home students
may be eligible for
money towards their
living costs from
the UK government
and through Imperials
generous bursary
scheme (see pages
5859).
Applicants who have firmly accepted

an academic offer from the College can
begin applying for accommodation using
our online system. You can specify your
preferred hall, room type and price.
29 JULY 2017
The last date to apply for a guaranteed

place in our accommodation.
BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR
Many undergraduates move into

privately rented accommodation from
their second year onwards. London has
a huge range of houses, flats and studios,
but dont panic if you dont know where
to start as we can provide plenty of
advice and practical help. This includes
a housing fair bringing estate agents
and other service providers to campus,
and an annual Find a Flatmate event
to help you meet potential sharers.
Download our Area Guide on the
accommodation website for an overview
of local areas, average rent rates,
local facilities, and travel times to
our South Kensington Campus.
www.imperial.ac.uk/accommodation/
privatehousing
PROPERTY SEARCH WEBSITE
To help you navigate Londons huge choice

of properties, we run an online property search
website exclusively for Imperial students.
Imperial Home Solutions lets you search by
type and size of property, price, area and
travel time, and create your own property
shortlist from a huge choice of rented
properties offered by private landlords.
You can also connect with potential flatmates
via the messageboard and access useful
information to help with your search, including
a checklist of what to look for when viewing
properties and advice about paying deposits.
www.imperialhomesolutions.co.uk
Our advisors can provide tips on what

to look for when viewing properties,
as well as advice on tenancy agreements.
Current students decorate

the halls to welcome new
students on moving in day
Many of our halls have their own social

facilities. There is also a year-round
programme of social and cultural events
and sporting activities organised by the
residential support team for each hall.
We take your safety seriously, so all halls have
CCTV and swipe card or fob entry systems.
The College also has 24-hour manned security
offices around our campus accommodation
and mobile patrols for outlying halls.
Our accommodation fees include all bills
(rent, gas and electricity charges, internet
in your room, and insurance of your personal
possessions) and are paid on a termly basis
so its easy to keep track of what needs to be
paid when. All contracts are for a minimum
of 39 weeks, with the option to extend
over the summer at some halls.
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1 AUGUST 2017
Applicants who have accepted Imperial

as their insurance choice can start their
accommodation application, though
a place is not guaranteed.
EARLY SEPTEMBER 2017
Time by which all applications will be

processed and rooms allocated.
SEPTEMBER 2017
Emails sent notifying you of your

accommodation offer. You must accept
this by a certain date and pay a 250
pre-payment to secure your room.
OCTOBER 2017
Moving in day prepare

for a warm welcome!
Current students will be on
hand on moving in day to help
you unpack and settle in.
GOT A QUESTION?
Before you even arrive,

you can take advantage of advice
and support to help you find
a home thats right for you:
accommodation@imperial.ac.uk
Disabled students and students
with special requirements are
encouraged to get in touch as
early as possible for information
about our purpose-built and
adapted rooms, which offer
full integration within our halls:
disabilities@imperial.ac.uk
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Here to help
At Imperial youll join a community
thats rooting for you to succeed.
Thats why weve invested in a
dedicated support network to make
sure you always have someone to
turn to at those times when you
need a little extra help.
Dont forget to check

out our range of
academic support
on pages 1617
STUDENT SUPPORT
Tutoring system
A network that begins in your department
with your own personal tutor and extends
to a College-wide system of male
and female tutors.
Residential support teams

A point of advice and pastoral care 24/7
for residents in our halls of residence.
Imperial College Union

Advice Centre
Confidential and impartial advice
on a wide range of topics including
housing rights, managing debt
and academic issues.
Student financial support team

Information and guidance on government
and Imperial funding, including what
support youre eligible for, how to apply
and how to budget for student life.
OUR STUDENT HUB BRINGS

TOGETHER MANY OF
IMPERIALS KEY STUDENT
SERVICES IN ONE PLACE
Imperial families
Drop in, email or search online for answers to questions

on accommodation, funding, exchange programmes,
exam arrangements and much more.
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
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Students from
the Hindu Society
celebrating
Holi 2014
HEALTH AND
WELLBEING
NHS Health Centre and Dental Surgery
Student Counselling Service
Located on our South Kensington Campus

and providing a range of services to
registered patients.
Confidential short-term support through

individual sessions, group work and life
skills workshops. The team also provides
specialist support for students experiencing
mental health difficulties.
Disability Advisory Service

Specialist advice and support for students
with a disability, including students with
a specific learning difficulty or enduring
health condition.
FIND OUT MORE AND

GET ACCESS TO ADVICE
ROUND THE CLOCK
Imperial College Unions Mums and

Dads scheme matches first years with
existing students to tap into the wealth
of peer support and expertise in
your department.
Multi-faith Centre
International Student Support team
Visa and immigration advice
English language support
Dedicated support for our international

students to help them adjust quickly to
life in the UK, including events and trips
organised throughout the year.
Expertise covering a range of issues including

Tier 4 student visas, short-term study visas
and post-study options to remain in the UK,
provided by International Student Support.
Free courses and classes to improve your

English in an academic and social context
delivered by the Centre for Academic English.
See page 62 for details.
Bringing together chaplains from many

different religions as well as prayer rooms,
events and information on places
of worship.
www.imperial.ac.uk/student-space
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WHAT
MEANS
WHAT
Fees and funding

Imperial offers one of the most
generous overall bursary packages
for Home students studying in the
UK. It is designed to provide help
with living costs, on top of any
government loans and grants
you are entitled to.
Got questions about funding your studies?
Imperials Student Financial Support team
can offer advice and support:
www.imperial.ac.uk/
fees-and-funding/contact-us
WHAT DOES IT COST?
There are two main costs involved in university

study: tuition fees and living costs. You should
also be aware of additional study costs, such
as compulsory field trips and books contact
the department youre interested in for details.
Our tuition fees have not yet been

confirmed for 2017 entry. As soon as they
are available we will publish them on
our Undergraduate Study website:
Tuition fees for Home and EU undergraduate

students are regulated by the UK government.
As a guide, the fee for 2016 entry was:
9,000
LIVING COSTS
GRANT
Below is a rough guide to

the costs involved in living
in relative comfort for one
academic year (39 weeks).
In reality how much you spend
will depend on your lifestyle,
whether youre living at home
or away, and how good you are
at sticking to a budget.
52-week contracts
are standard in private
accommodation so you will
need to budget for the entire
year (not just 39 weeks) if
youre not staying in College
accommodation or youre
not planning to go home
during the holidays.
No fees have to be paid upfront you can

apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the
government to cover the entire cost of tuition
for every year of study (see page 59).
For Overseas students

Overseas student fees vary per course. In 2016,
these ranged from 24,000 to 37,100 per year.
* Please note that our fees may be subject to annual
inflationary increases subject to UK government regulations.
WEEKLY
39 WEEKS
168
155
6,552
6,045
Food
50
1,950
Travel
28
888
Personal and leisure
50
1,950
Books and course costs
10
390
293306
11,22311,730
Accommodation
and utilities:
College halls of residence*
or private-sector housing
Total
Usually issued for

a specific use e.g. to
students with children
towards childcare,
and does not have
to be paid back
SCHOLARSHIP
Approximate living costs
For Home/EU students
BURSARY
Money thats awarded

on the basis of need
and does not have to
be paid back
TUITION FEES
Most undergraduate courses at Imperial last

four or more years. We charge tuition fees
for every year your course lasts.
www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/courses
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See which funding

types have to be paid
back and those
which dont!
* Based on prices for 201516. Rents for 201617 will be displayed

on our website once confirmed.
This 168 average cost includes a 2 weekly contribution to the Activities Fund.
More than 60% of College accommodation costs less than the average cost
of living in private London accommodation (155).
Zones 13 with 18+ Student Oyster photocard.
Normally rewards
academic excellence
and does not have
to be paid back
LOAN
Money thats provided

usually with a rate of
interest that is applied
from the day the loan is
paid out. This needs to
be paid back, normally
over a specified period
of time
Eligibility criteria will apply to
all of the above, such as country
of residence, household income
or academic merit.
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HOW AM I GOING
TO PAY FOR IT?
DO I NEED TO PAY IT BACK?
The only types of funding

referenced here that you need
to pay back are:
THE IMPERIAL BURSARY

IS ONE OF THE MOST GENEROUS
OF ITS KIND IN THE UK
f
f
The Imperial Bursary is designed to ease

the cost of London living. It provides support
on a sliding scale to Home students with
household incomes up to 60,000 per year.
You will automatically qualify for a bursary
for each year of study that your household
income remains below this level.
The Imperial Bursary is designed to
complement the governments funding
and make sure that Home students in the
most financial need have access to sufficient
funding to cover their entire living costs
so it is paid in addition to any government
loans to which youre already entitled.
There is no separate application process for
the Imperial Bursary: we award them based
on household income assessments done
by the relevant government funding body,
e.g. Student Finance England for students
from England, so only Home students who
have applied for means-tested government
funding are eligible. Unlike government
funding, the bursary is paid in monthly
instalments throughout the academic year
so your budget will receive a regular boost.
Imperial Bursary 201718

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME
BURSARY
(per year)
016,000
5,000
16,00150,000
4,000
50,00155,000
3,000
55,00160,000
2,000
Please note: Graduate Medicine students are not eligible

for the Imperial Bursary. Exclusions also apply to repeat years
of study and NHS-funded years for medical courses.
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Tuition Fee Loan

Maintenance Loan
Both loans are paid from the

UK government via the Student
Loans Company and you only need
to start paying them back once you:
UK GOVERNMENT FUNDING
f
f
Tuition Fee Loan

Home students can use our online
Student Finance calculator to estimate
the Imperial Bursary and government
support available to them:
www.imperial.ac.uk/
fees-and-funding/calculator
PRESIDENTS UNDERGRADUATE
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Presidents Undergraduate Scholarships

are designed to reward the most talented
students of any nationality, by providing
1,000 for every year that their course lasts.
There are up to 112 awards available.
Each department will nominate their best
candidates based on the academic potential
demonstrated in their UCAS application and
interview/test performance (where relevant)
there is no separate application process.
Other scholarships
We have a growing number of undergraduate
scholarships based on academic merit and/
or financial need. We also have sports
and music scholarships.
If you are a Home or EU student you can apply

for a non-means tested Tuition Fee Loan to cover
the entire cost of tuition for every year of study.
Means-tested Maintenance Loans

Maintenance Loans from the government are
available through Student Finance England for all
full-time English students to help them cover their
living costs. All eligible students can receive up to
65% of the maximum loan amount regardless of
their financial situation. Access to the remainder is
dependent upon your household income. 2017 entry
loan amounts will be published on our Fees and
Funding website as soon as these are available.
Student Finance Northern Ireland, the Student
Awards Agency for Scotland and Student Finance
Wales offer similar living cost support please
contact the appropriate body for details.
Find out how to apply for student finance on page 63.
www.imperial.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/
ug/loans-and-grants
Overseas students
Start your search early to see which
scholarships you are eligible for:
www.imperial.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/
scholarships-search
We recommend contacting your Ministry of

Education or British Council education advisor
for information on what funding your government
may be able to provide towards your tuition
fees or living costs.
have left the College

are in employment
are earning over 21,000 a year
The amount you pay back

each month is linked to how
much youre earning above the
repayment threshold, not on the
combined amount of the loans
themselves. This means your
monthly repayments are not
affected by the size of the loan
you take out.
Student loans repayment

Current threshold for repayment:
21,000
Repayments:
Calculated at 9% of the amount
youre earning over the threshold
EXAMPLE
CURRENT AVERAGE
STARTING SALARY FOR
IMPERIAL GRADUATES
29,428/year*
AMOUNT YOURE
EARNING OVER
THE THRESHOLD
AMOUNT YOU REPAY
(9% OF 8,428)
8,428
63.21/month
* Home, EU and Overseas students,

DLHE survey March 2015
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How to apply
We welcome applications from
all over the world and from students
from all backgrounds. No matter
where you are from, you need to
apply to the College via the UCAS
online application system.
Find out more about applying
to Imperial below.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
TO APPLYING
MAKE SURE YOU MEET
OUR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Make sure you meet the minimum requirement

of grades, specified subjects and admissions
test scores (where relevant) published on our
course pages though remember that your actual
offer may be higher. Dont forget about our
English language requirements these apply
to all applicants, even those from the UK
who speak only English. See page 62.
Get a head start on your application.

Come to an Open Day speak to current
staff and students to find out what your
chosen department is looking for in its
applicants. Find out more on page 141.
UCAS code
50
All applications to the College
should be made through UCAS,
the Universities and Colleges
Admissions Service, using Imperials
institution code: 50.
WRITE YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT
At Imperial, we really want your enthusiasm

and passion for the degree subject to shine
through in your personal statement.
Talk about what inspires you to study,
from things you may have learnt in class
to extra reading, attending lectures
at summer schools or universities,
joining a club, writing a blog, or doing
a project outside of school. If you think it
demonstrates your interest in the subject
and why you would be a good student
we want to know about it.
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15 October 2016
Deadline if you are also applying to Oxford
or Cambridge, and for most courses in medicine,
veterinary medicine/science, and dentistry
15 January 2017
Deadline for all other applications
CHECK IF AN INTERVIEW IS REQUIRED
Many of our departments interview applicants

who impress on their UCAS form before
making a decision. This usually forms part
of an admissions day or may be via Skype
for international applicants. See the courses
section on pages 66133 for details.
TRACK YOUR APPLICATION
Find out if youve been made an offer from

Imperial through UCAS Track. If so, the offer
you receive will be conditional, which means
it will set out what you need to do before your
place can be confirmed e.g. achieve certain
grades in certain subjects by a set date.
www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works
We also welcome a wide range of international

qualifications check our country index
for minimum requirements:
apply/requirements/ugacademic
APPLY ONLINE THROUGH UCAS
UCASs online application process for

2017 entry opens on 1 September 2016,
so start yours early to make sure you get
your application in on time:
Tips on how to write

an excellent personal
statement:
bit.ly/imperialpersonalstatements
You can apply for up to five courses at the

same time, though only four of these can be
for Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science.
You must register with UCASs online
system before applying.
The offer you receive may be higher than

the minimum entry requirements published
on our course pages (see pages 66133).
If you get more than one offer you will need
to choose a firm and an insurance choice
and reject any other offers you have received.
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APPLYING FOR
STUDENT FINANCE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENTS
All applicants to Imperial

even those from the UK who
speak only English must prove
that they have a good level of written
and spoken English before their
place can be confirmed. See our
entry requirements (pages 66133)
for details of whether your course
requires the standard or higher level
English language requirement.
STANDARD
HIGHER
GCSE or
O-level
Grade B
in English
Language
Grade B
in English
Language
AS-level/
A-level
Grade C
in English
Language
Grade C
in English
Language
International
Baccalaureate
Varies
depending
on syllabus
Varies
depending
on syllabus
We accept a wide range of English

language qualifications, in addition
to those above. See the web address
below for details and minimum
grades required. We also accept
test scores obtained via one of the
proficiency tests below. Test scores
are valid for two years from the date
taken and must be supplied by July
in the cycle in which you apply.
STANDARD
HIGHER
IELTS
6.5 overall
(minimum 6.0
in all elements)
7.0 overall
(minimum 6.5
in all elements)
Pearson
Academic
(PTE)
62 overall
(minimum 56
in all elements)
69 overall
(minimum 62
in all elements)
TOEFL (iBT)
92 overall
(minimum 20
in all elements)
100 overall
(minimum 22
in all elements)
www.imperial.ac.uk/study/
ug/apply/requirements/
english
You should start applying for student

finance even before your place has been
confirmed; its possible to cancel or amend
your application if your plans change
see pages 5659 for details of what funding
you may be eligible for.
We recommend applying as early as possible
as it can take up to six weeks to process your
application; Imperial also uses the household
income assessment made by your funding
body to decide what bursary to award.
CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC ENGLISH
The Centre provides a free in-sessional

programme of courses, workshops and
consultations for undergraduates whose
first language is not English. This includes:
f
f
f
f
f
academic writing and presentations

social and cultural English
speaking and listening
one-to-one consultations
self-study resources in our virtual learning
environment, Blackboard
www.imperial.ac.uk/academic-english
ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY
APPROVAL SCHEME (ATAS)
Overseas students applying for an MSci

or MEng degree in certain subjects may
need to apply for an Academic Technology
Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate before
they can apply for a student visa. If required,
this will be specified in your academic offer
and must be obtained by a set date in July
in the cycle in which you apply.
www.gov.uk/academic-technologyapproval-scheme
DIRECT ENTRY
TO SECOND YEAR
We consider applications for

second year entry to some of our
courses and look for candidates
who have successfully completed
the first year of a comparable degree
course at another institution with
a high level of achievement.
We would normally expect
a candidate to have satisfied
our first-year entry requirements.
If you wish to find out about the
possibility of being considered
for second year entry, you should
contact the relevant department
directly giving full details of your
academic background and your
current course see contact
details on pages 66133.
All applications for second year
entry must be made through UCAS.
Please note that for the MBBS
Medicine course, second year entry
or transfer is not permitted.
www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug
STUDENT FINANCE ENGLAND
www.gov.uk/student-finance
STUDENT FINANCE WALES
www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
STUDENT FINANCE
NORTHERN IRELAND
www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY

SCOTLAND
www.saas.gov.uk
If you are applying for funding that is based

on your household income, your parent or
partner will need to provide exact figures
and details from their P60 for the latest
complete tax year and give consent to share
this information with Imperial.
Contact your relevant education authority
if you live in the Channel Islands, Guernsey,
Jersey or the Isle of Man.
Students from an EU country may be able
to get a Tuition Fee Loan you cannot apply
for this support online; you must complete
the relevant forms and apply via post.
DOWNLOAD THE FORMS
www.gov.uk/student-finance-forms
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63
what can you study?
whats
on offer
Students on a
geology field trip
in Dorset, UK.
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AZ course directory
138
Aeronautics
66
Bioengineering
70
biochemistry, biotechnology 74
Biomedical science
80
84
Chemistry
88
Civil and environmental
engineering
92
Computing
96
Design engineering
102
Electrical and electronic
engineering
106
110
Materials
114
Mathematics
118
122
Medicine
126
Nuclear engineering 84, 114, 122
Physics
130
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what can you study?
Aeronautics
The science behind
the design of vehicles
and structures that interact
with air, with application
to aircraft and other flight
vehicles, motorsports,
and energy
120
Total expected intake (2017 entry)
5.6 : 1
Applications : admissions ratio
(for 2014 entry)
1st
in the UK for research impact
that is outstanding in terms
of reach and significance
Research Excellence Framework 2014
For more information see:

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/aeronautics
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The Department
of Aeronautics
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Imperials Department of Aeronautics

is at the cutting edge of aerospace teaching
and research. The dual accreditation of
our degrees (see right) demonstrates the
broad base of engineering, computational
and analytical skills that they deliver,
as well as the specific knowledge and
experience required for careers in the
aeronautical industry.
Our research and teaching facilities
are first class some are unique to the
UK; many are also used by commercial
companies. These include a Mach 9
hypersonic gun tunnel, a variable Mach
supersonic wind tunnel and a range of
large low-speed tunnels, many of which
have benefitted from recent upgrades and
extensive investment in new equipment.
The Department also operates a large flight
test arena for the development of next
generation aerial robots and a state-of-theart flight simulator where students are
able to test-fly their own aircraft designs.
We have extensive links with the aerospace
industry and other world class universities.
These provide unique opportunities to study
abroad or undertake a year in industry as an
integrated part of your course. Coupled with
our excellent reputation for teaching and
research, and a growing number of academic
staff, these make Imperial an exciting and
vibrant place to study aeronautics.
A-LEVELS
A* A* A
overall, to include:
A*
Mathematics
A*
Physics
or A* A A A
A*
Mathematics
Physics
Further Mathematics is strongly

encouraged but not essential.
General Studies and Critical Thinking
are not accepted.
The Honda Low Speed Wind Tunnel is a

facility for aerodynamic development and
safety evaluation studies of road and racing
cars, aircraft, buildings and structures. It has
brand new state-of-the-art data processing
software and computing hardware.
IB PROGRAMME
40 points
7
Mathematics at higher level
Physics at higher level
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Standard level College
English language requirement
see page 62
OUR DEGREES
UCAS
CODE
QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLE

MEng
Aeronautical Engineering
MEng
Aeronautical Engineering with a Year Abroad
MEng
Aeronautical Engineering with a Year in Industry
MEng
Aeronautics with Spacecraft Engineering
LENGTH
H401
4 years
n/a*
4 years
n/a*
5 years
n/a*
4 years
Apply initially for MEng Aeronautical Engineering (H401).
Overseas students applying for these degrees require an ATAS certificate
before they can apply for a student visa see page 62.
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
All of our degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and
the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). They also lead to the award of the
Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) see page 134.
Interview candidates
who demonstrate potential
on their UCAS form
Mathematics test (candidates
invited to interview)
A language qualification may be
required for Year Abroad degrees
INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
overseas students and accept a wide
variety of international qualifications.
For further guidance see:
www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/
requirements/ugacademic
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what can you study?
What you study

All students follow a common programme
of study for the first two years. After this,
students on target to achieve a 2.1 (or
better) by the end of the second year
may apply to transfer to our Spacecraft
Engineering stream, or Year Abroad or
Year in Industry streams, for placements in
France or Germany via the Erasmus scheme,
or in industry. Placements in the USA and
Singapore are also available for students
who achieve a 1st. Alternatively, you may
continue on our standard programme.
The Department is home to an Aerial

Robotics Laboratory, with a large enclosed
flight arena and flight test lab, supporting
the design, fabrication and testing of
next-generation flying robots.
DID YOU KNOW?

Researchers in Aeronautics
are developing design
concepts for a medium- to
long-range seaplane, which
they say could reduce pressure
on inland airports.
Taking its inspiration from
the flying boat aeroplanes
of the 1940s, the seaplane
has a blended wing body
configuration,
which reduces
air resistance
to make the
plane more
fuel efficient.
Their largest concept
could carry up to
2,000 passengers
at a time
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Presidents scholar Tereze setting up a 50kN universal

test machine for a tensile test of a composite specimen
The first year provides a solid introduction

to broad-based physical and engineering
subjects. We introduce more specialised
aeronautical material from year two
onwards, including the opportunity to
attend a flight-testing course. In the third
year, Year in Industry students and students
on the standard programme study core
modules and a large selection of optional
modules, including topics such as: helicopter
dynamics; innovation management; aircraft
systems engineering and unmanned vehicle
technologies; and project management.
What our graduates do

All of our undergraduate courses lead to an
integrated Masters degree, which includes study
at postgraduate level, making our graduates
highly sought after for a range of careers in the
aerospace industry, manufacturing, consultancy,
research and development, and in other fields
as diverse as teaching or finance.
Recent graduates of the Department
have become...
You will also take part in a six-week

design project where, working in
groups, you replicate a real design
office in either an aircraft company
or a Formula One racing team,
in order to design a new vehicle.
In years three and four, the Spacecraft
Engineering stream covers advanced
modules and project work related to
the design of systems for operation
in space, as well as optional modules
from the standard course.
Students on the Year Abroad stream
spend the third year studying at a
university abroad, following a course
of study that is equivalent to the
third year at Imperial, with formal
assessments counting towards your
degree. In France and Germany you will
normally be taught in the host countrys
language, which you prepare for in
years one and two. Year in Industry
placements take place between the
third and fourth year, typically with
a Formula One racing team or
aircraft manufacturer.
In the fourth year, all students
continue to study a mixture of core
and optional courses and a four-month
(six-week for year abroad students)
individual research project in industry,
at a research establishment or in
a university in the UK or overseas.
There are opportunities throughout the
course to take management modules
and non-technical modules through
Imperial Horizons (see page 18).
1 Simulation and Analytics Engineer,

2
3
4
5
Red Bull Technology

Project Engineer, Jaguar Land Rover
Vehicle Dynamics Engineer, Williams F1
Graduate Trainee Engineer, Siemens
Aircraft Performance Engineer, Airbus
FIND OUT
MORE
Full course information

ug/aeronautics
Dr Paul Bruce
+44 (0)20 7594 5048
aero.admissions@imperial.ac.uk
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Bioengineering
A highly interdisciplinary
subject at the interface
of engineering, medicine
and life sciences
The Department
of Bioengineering
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Biomedical engineering is a rapidly

evolving interdisciplinary field that applies
engineering principles and technology
to medical and biological problems.
With an ageing population and advances
in technology, biomedical engineering
plays an integral role in global issues such
as healthcare, energy and environment.
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4.1 : 1
(for 2014 entry)
3rd
in the UK in General Engineering
based on proportion of world
leading research

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/bioengineering
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In healthcare, bioengineers are developing

earlier diagnostic tools, assistive devices
to help the less able, wearable technology
and drug-delivery devices. In environment,
bioengineers are developing synthetic filters
to remove hazardous metal ions from water.
In energy, bioengineers are engineering
yeast at the cellular level to produce
biofuels at an industrial scale. We employ
a broad range of skills to tackle these
grand challenges, from maths, mechanics,
programming and design, to computational
neuroscience, medical science and
biomolecular engineering. Our academics
come from diverse backgrounds which enable
us to deliver an innovative, challenging
course with engineering at its core.
Our four year MEng degree in Biomedical
Engineering has been running since 2002.
The curriculum provides integrated training
in engineering, mathematics, and
biomedical science as a preparation for
a variety of careers in engineering, science,
healthcare or business.
A-LEVELS
A* A A
A*
Mathematics
Physics
Biology, Chemistry or
Further Mathematics
IB PROGRAMME
38 points
6
The Department has strong links with the British

Paralympic team. As part of the Sports Innovation
Challenge, students developed a new type
of handlebar which was tested by three-time
Paralympic silver medallist Jon-Allan Butterworth.
Third subject at higher level
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
see page 62
If Biology and/or Chemistry have
not been taken at A-level, then
they should have been studied
to at least GCSE level
on their UCAS form
OUR DEGREES
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
MEng
Biomedical Engineering
BH9C
4 years
MEng
Biomedical Engineering with a Year Abroad
n/a*
4 years
MEng
Biomedical Engineering with a Year in Industry
n/a*
5 years
* Apply initially for MEng Biomedical Engineering (BH9C)
All of our degrees are professionally accredited by the Institute of Physics and
Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET),
the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institute of Materials,
Minerals and Mining (IOM3). They also lead to the award of the Associateship
of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI ) see page 134.
Admissions test
A language qualification may
be required for Year Abroad
degrees
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what can you study?
Student Darshan Shah with Lecturer Dr Angela Kedgley

and the artificial arm he has created.
What you study

The course provides a broad
foundation in physics, mathematics,
engineering and medical science, and
then progresses to more advanced
engineering studies that apply the
quantitative aspects of engineering
analysis and design to a broad range
of biomedical problems. All students
follow a common programme
of study for the first two years,
covering topics such as medical
science, mathematics, electronics,
fluid mechanics and biomolecular
engineering. This is designed
to help you develop a deep
understanding of fundamental
engineering principles alongside
an extensive knowledge of how
the human body works.
In the second year, you will take part in

an engineering design project as part of the
Sports Innovation Challenge. This project
aims to unleash creativity to improve the
sporting and training equipment available
to disabled people. A number of the projects
developed by our previous students will be
used at the Rio Paralympic Games in 2016.
At the end of the second year you have the
opportunity to study advanced modules in
General Biomedical Engineering or specialise
in an Electrical Engineering, a Mechanical
Engineering or a Biomolecular Engineering
pathway. There is also the opportunity to
undertake a year in industry or study abroad
in the fourth year of the MEng. The year in
industry extends the MEng to five years,
with the final year spent at Imperial.
Watch the robotic

arm painting:
bit.ly/imperialrobotic-art
Whichever pathway you choose, you have

the flexibility to take a range of optional
modules in an area of biomedical engineering
that particularly interests you from other
engineering departments such as Aeronautics
(page 66), Chemical Engineering (page 84),
Computing (page 96), Electrical and Electronic
Engineering (page 106), Materials (page 114)
or Mechanical Engineering (page 122). Our
modules are constantly evolving to align with
the latest industry developments and academic
research. In the third year you undertake a group
project and in your final year you undertake
an individual research project, part of which
may be in association with another department
at Imperial or with hospitals associated
with the Faculty of Medicine.
Graduate entry to medicine

There is an increasing demand for doctors
with technical expertise in a wide range
of medical specialties including cardiology,
orthopaedics, radiology and surgery. Some
of our graduates apply to enter graduate
medical courses and follow a route leading
to MEng and MBBS degrees.

Forbes ranks biomedical engineering
as the best job in Engineering and
IT (ten-year forecast estimated from
the US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
The quadruple accreditation of our
degrees (see page 71) will not only
prepare you for a career in the rapidly
growing field of bioengineering,
but also provides a technical
foundation for careers in mechanical
engineering, electrical and electronic
engineering, materials engineering
and medical physics.
have become
DID YOU KNOW?

Researchers have developed
computer software enabling users
to control a robotic arm with eye
commands to paint a picture.
It shows how people may extend
their range of abilities to do more
than one task at a time.
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The 2014 Imperial iGEM

(International Genetic
Engineered Machine)
team came second in the
global competition held at
MIT and won a number of
awards for their customised
filter. Following iGEM,
the team have continued
with the project and so
far have two draft papers,
a grant proposal and
start-up, CustoMem.
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MORE
1 Device Development Engineer,

Roche
2 Bioengineer, DePuy Orthopaedics

3 PhD student,
Stanford University, USA
4 Research Scientist,
IBM ResearchAfrica
5 Clinical Engineer, NHS

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Liam Madden
+44 (0)20 7594 2703
be.ugadmissions@imperial.ac.uk
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what can you study?
biochemistry, biotechnology
The study of living things
and how they react to
each other and the world
around them
300
Biological Sciences: 150
Biochemistry/Biotechnology: 150
6 :1
(for 2014 entry)
1st
of UK multi-faculty universities
based on research intensity

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/life-sciences
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The Department
of Life Sciences
Imperials Department of Life Sciences
embraces the full breadth of modern life
science activity and comprises one of the
largest life science groups in Europe. Our
partnerships with industry, other institutions
overseas, and other departments at Imperial
mean that we are able to offer many
opportunities for overseas study, a year in
industry or research, and interdisciplinary
studies such as management or learning
a language as part of your degree.
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
A-LEVELS
AAA
Mosquitoes, which are primarily responsible

for transmitting malaria, are bred and stored for
research purposes at a tropical 80% humidity
and 28C in our labs on campus.
We are also involved in major cross-College

initiatives in bioenergy, synthetic biology,
infectious disease and climate change, and
have cross-institution links with the Francis
Crick Institute, the Natural History Museum,
the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, and
Diamond Light Source, the UKs national
synchrotron science facility.
Biology
Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics
in an additional subject
(excluding Critical Thinking
or General Studies)
IB PROGRAMME
38 points
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEGREES

For details of our Biochemistry and Biotechnology degrees, see page 76.
Our teaching is enriched by our internationally

leading research programme, grouped around
themes that include molecular mechanisms
of disease, evolutionary biology, infection
and immunity, plant biology and microbiology.
This is supported by outstanding facilities,
including for genomic and cell biology studies;
tissue culture suites; and sophisticated
equipment for biological mass spectrometry
and nuclear magnetic resonance studies.
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
Biology at higher level
Physics, Chemistry or
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
BSc
Biological Sciences
C100
3 years
BSc
Biological Sciences with a Year in Industry/Research
C110
4 years
BSc
Biological Sciences with French for Science
C1R1
4 years
BSc
Biological Sciences with German for Science
C1R2
4 years
BSc
Biological Sciences with Spanish for Science
C1R4
4 years
BSc
Biological Sciences with Management
C1N2
3 years
Grade B at GCSE (or equivalent)

in Chemistry and Biology
(or Combined Science),
and Mathematics
BSc
C1NG
4 years
Interview or admissions test
BSc

and a Year in Industry/Research
C1NF
4 years
BSc

C1NA
5 years
BSc
Biological Sciences with Research Abroad
C102
4 years
BSc
Ecology and Environmental Biology
C180
3 years
BSc
Microbiology
C500
3 years
Higher level College English

language requirement
see page 62

and Language for Science degrees
Our Biological Sciences degrees lead to the additional award of the

Associateship of the Royal College of Science (ARCS) see page 134.
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what can you study?
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
The Biological Sciences

programme aims to understand
the behaviour of living systems
from the level of cells up to whole
organisms and ecosystems.
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
A biochemistry student working with photosynthetic

bacteria, cyanobacteria, which live in water
A-LEVELS
AAA
BIOCHEMISTRY AND
BIOTECHNOLOGY DEGREES
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
BSc
Biochemistry
C700
3 years
BSc
Biochemistry with a Year in Industry/Research
C701
4 years
BSc
Biochemistry with French for Science
C7R1
4 years
BSc
Biochemistry with German for Science
C7R2
4 years
BSc
Biochemistry with Spanish for Science
C7R4
4 years
BSc
Biochemistry with Management
C7N2
3 years
BSc
C7NG
4 years
BSc

C7NF
4 years
BSc

C7NA
5 years
BSc
Biochemistry with Research Abroad
C702
4 years
BSc
Biotechnology
J700
3 years
BSc
Biotechnology with a Year in Industry/Research
J702
4 years
BSc
Biotechnology with French for Science
J7R1
4 years
BSc
Biotechnology with German for Science
J7R2
4 years
BSc
Biotechnology with Spanish for Science
J7R4
4 years
BSc
Biotechnology with Management
J7N2
4 years
BSc

with a Year in Industry/Research
J7NF
5 years
BSc
Biotechnology with Research Abroad
J701
4 years
Our Biochemistry and Biotechnology degrees lead to the additional award

of the Associateship of the Royal College of Science (ARCS) see page 134.
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Chemistry
in another science subject

(Biology is preferred but not
mandatory) or Mathematics
IB PROGRAMME
38 points
6
Chemistry at higher level
Biology or Mathematics
at higher level
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
see page 62
Grade B at GCSE (or equivalent)
in Chemistry and Biology
(or Combined Science),
and Mathematics
Interview or admissions test
and Language for Science degrees
Biological Sciences students

follow the same core modules
for the first year of study covering
biological chemistry and
microbiology, biology of organisms,
cell biology, genetics, ecology and
evolution. In the second year, all
students study applied molecular
biology and genetics while building
on first-year training in statistics
and programming. From the spring
of your second year, you begin to
specialise. We offer a broad range
of optional modules, covering
topics such as developmental
biology, immunology, virology,
ecology, evolutionary biology
and microbiology.
A student using zebrafish larvae to investigate
inflammatory immune responses
Many of the final-year modules offered can

be taken by students on any of our Biological
Sciences, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
degrees. Biological Sciences students can
choose modules from the cell and molecular
biology stream currently including
topics such as neurobiology, infection
and immunity, synthetic biology, plant
biotechnology and bioinformatics or the
ecosystem stream, with options including
biodiversity, ecology and a tropical biology
field course.
BIOCHEMISTRY AND
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biochemistry aims to understand biology

with a primary focus on the molecular
(protein, DNA) and cellular level.
Biotechnology places a further emphasis
on understanding how such biochemical
knowledge can be applied, e.g. translated
into the manufacture of new products such
as drugs and diagnostics, or to catalyse
the conversion of solar into chemical
energy (biofuels).
Biochemistry and Biotechnology students
follow the same core modules for the first
two years of study before specialising,
heading overseas, or spending a year in
industry in their third year. Core modules
in the first year include biological chemistry,
molecular biology, cell biology, and proteins
and enzymes. In the second year the core
programme continues, covering topics in
genes and genomics, integrative cell biology
and macromolecular structure and function.
A further module is taken from outside the
Biochemistry syllabus (often a humanities
or business module).
You have increasing freedom in the final
year to follow your own interests, choosing
from a wide range of topics such as damage
and repair in biological systems, cancer,
medical glycobiology, systems neuroscience,
synthetic biology, symbiosis, plant immunity
and disease, and bioinformatics.
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what can you study?
DID
YOU
KNOW?
A final-year biochemistry
student testing whether
candidate defence proteins
in Arabidopsis plants
influence resistance to
aphid attack as part of his
final research project
DEGREES WITH MANAGEMENT
Each degree stream offers the chance

for you to spend a year in Imperial College
Business School, gaining an understanding
of the management and operating
environment of business organisations.
The three-year courses (Biological Sciences
and Biochemistry only) include two years
of science study followed by one year in
Imperial College Business School. The
four-year courses (all streams) bring the
first three years up to the same level as our
standard BSc science courses, followed by
a year in the Business School. The five-year
courses (all streams) include an additional
placement year in industry or research
on top of the management year.
FRENCH/GERMAN/SPANISH
FOR SCIENCE DEGREES
These degrees available on all streams

combine the full science curriculum with the
chance to study French, German or Spanish
as a second language. You will attend
language classes in your first, second and
fourth years. Your third year is undertaken
at a partner university overseas.
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DEGREES WITH
RESEARCH ABROAD
These degrees offer you the

chance to spend your third year
studying at an approved institution
overseas. You will be expected to
develop proficiency in the language
of your host country before the
placement begins and will receive
training in the appropriate language
to help you prepare.
YEAR IN INDUSTRY/
RESEARCH DEGREES
These degrees offer you the chance

to integrate your academic work
with a period of practical experience
and employment in industry or a
research organisation. The 12-month
placement takes place between the
second and third year of your chosen
degree and can be in areas such as
the biotechnology or pharmaceutical
industries, medical research,
ecology, conservation biology,
marine biology, food science
and agricultural research.
Conservation lecturer Dr Simon

Pooley has investigated nearly
3,000 incidents of crocodile attacks
worldwide to look for patterns
that could help people avoid being
bitten. He has also produced
a free booklet of helpful tips,
such as advising fishermen not
to gut fish next to jetties, which
is being distributed for free
in southern Africa.
Life sciences graduates enjoy excellent

career opportunities. Most of our
graduates study for a higher degree in
life sciences and many follow careers in
the field, particularly in the research and
management areas of pharmaceuticals,
biotechnology, biomedical science,
food technology, agrisciences, and pest,
disease and environmental management.
Similar opportunities exist for life
scientists in government and independent
laboratories involved in medical research,
public health, forensic investigation,
disease research, conservation, and
pollution. Some of our graduates also go
on to work in medical careers, become
teachers, or even work in the media.
Transfer between
degrees

have become
Transfer is possible between

degrees in the Biological Sciences
stream (see page 77) up to the end
of the first year, with the exception
of Language for Science students.
You may also transfer between the
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
degrees (see page 77) up to the
end of the second year, with the
exception of Language for Science
students. Transfer to a Language
for Science degree within the same
stream must be completed as soon
as possible in the first year as
language classes start early
on in the course.
1
2
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
3
4
5
Genome Scientist, Illumina

PhD student, Sir Francis Crick
Institute
Communications Manager,
Orangutan Project, Borneo
Investment Analyst, JP Morgan
Clinical Data Manager,
Institute of Cancer Research
BIOCHEMISTRY
AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
1
2
3
4
5
Research Officer, A*STAR, Singapore

Television Researcher, BBC
Fungicide Biochemist, Syngenta
Analyst, Deutsche Bank
PhD student, Cambridge University
Kate Sharples
+44 (0)20 7594 5398
lifesciences.admissions@imperial.ac.uk
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what can you study?
Biomedical science
Applying scientific
rigour to the challenges
facing human health
in the 21st century
75

(not yet available: first intake
in October 2017)
3rd
(joint) in the UK in clinical
medicine based on proportion
of world leading research

biomedical-science
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The School of Medicine
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
The BSc Medical Biosciences will be taught

in our Faculty of Medicine, one of the worlds
most respected and highest-ranked. Our
courses are underpinned by internationally
outstanding research and expertise. Our
scientists have invented the worlds first
intelligent knife for surgery, detecting
cancerous tissue with 100% accuracy. They
are also at the forefront of HIV and malaria
vaccine development, gene therapy, stem
cell research and pandemic modelling.
A-LEVELS
AAA
Biology or Human Biology
Chemistry, Mathematics or
Further Mathematics, or Physics
If offering an A grade in Mathematics or

Further Mathematics, the third A grade
must be in a non-Mathematics subject.
IB PROGRAMME
38 points
A new course from 2017, the BSc Medical

Biosciences offers an innovative approach
to learning. As a student on this programme,
you will be provided with an iPad to
engage with a blended syllabus of online
and in-class learning complemented
by an extensive laboratory programme.
The innovative Lab Pod modules are
designed to integrate theory and practice,
and equip you with work-relevant practice
and the transferable skills highly valued
by employers.
Upon graduation you will have the
potential to become one of tomorrows
leading scientists, ready to work in a lab,
the professions, a start-up, or continue
with postgraduate study. You will have
the opportunity to develop not only pure
scientific rigour and skills but also the
analytical ability, professional outlook
and interpersonal intelligence required
to succeed in a changing world.
Chemistry, Mathematics or
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
see page 62
The course combines laboratory work

with an extensive and fully integrated
transferable skills programme to
develop the personal characteristics
which employers highly value.
Admissions test
Interview
OUR DEGREES
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
BSc
Medical Biosciences
B101
3 years
BSc
Medical Biosciences with Management
B111
4 years
These degrees lead to the additional award of the Associateship of Imperial College School
of Medicine (AICSM), as well as a Bachelor of Science qualification see page 134.
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what can you study?
BSc MEDICAL BIOSCIENCES

WITH MANAGEMENT
This degree combines BSc

Medical Biosciences with a
fourth year of study in Imperial
College Business School.
YOUR DEGREE CHOICE
What you study

Our interdisciplinary course gives you the chance
to apply your talent for problem-solving to the critical
challenges facing human health. You will explore the
science underpinning medicine and its related fields,
the principles and practice of biomedical science, and
how they are applied in research, policy and industry.
You will study fundamental human biology and the
molecular basis of human disease. Modules on cellular
and molecular biology and pharmacology underpin, for
example, infectious diseases and immunology, cancer
and neurobiology. You will learn to think like a scientist
with a research-intensive, laboratory-focused curriculum,
whilst workshops on critical health issues and modules
in science communication and ethics will broaden
your outlook and employability skills.
In your third year you will choose specialist modules,
each of which examines a global health problem, and
a final-year project. You will have the option to complete
a 20 week intensive research project; a placement;
or undertake a dissertation on a biomedical science
topic. Placement possibilities may include industry,
hospitals, publishing houses, museums, charities
and government agencies.
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The final-year research

project is a key component
of the course.
Imperials Medical Biosciences

degree is designed for individuals
who wish to progress to a variety
of academic, research and
other professional careers.
BSc Medical Biosciences
courses are not accredited by
the Institute of Biomedical Science
for careers in hospital clinical
diagnostic laboratories, and it
is not possible to transfer from
Medical Biosciences to the
MBBS programme.
All of our Medical Biosciences
degrees lead to the award of the
Associateship of Imperial College
School of Medicine see page 134.

Our courses are designed to educate future leaders
in research and industry, policymakers and science
communicators. Medical Biosciences graduates
may, for example, pursue careers as academic
researchers; in technical and managerial industry
roles; as journalists and museum curators.
The courses emphasis on developing highlysought transferable analytical and research
skills will also equip graduates to enter careers
in the professions, charitable sector and in
small and medium enterprises.
Previous Imperial Biomedical Science
graduates have successfully found employment
in scientific research laboratories within
academia, the pharmaceutical industry and
technical consultancy.
A degree in Medical Biosciences also provides
an excellent foundation for postgraduate study
and our graduates often choose to undertake
Masters and PhD courses at Imperial and other
leading universities around the globe.
DID YOU
KNOW?
A new type of inhaled
gene therapy that sends
packets of DNA wrapped in
fat into the lungs could
give hope to people with
cystic fibrosis. Imperial
scientists are amongst
those developing the
therapy, which delivers
healthy copies of a gene
into patients lungs.
In a trial, patients who
took the therapy had
an improvement in lung
function compared to
those who took a placebo.
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Admissions team
+44 (0)20 7594 7259
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what can you study?
The design of processes
for creating products that
we all depend on, from petrol
to pharmaceuticals
The Department
of Chemical Engineering
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Chemical engineers bring about

innovation and improvements in process
industries, such as those concerned
with the manufacture of chemicals, food,
fuel and pharmaceuticals.
A-LEVELS
A* A* A
A*
A
130
8.4 : 1
(for 2014 entry)
1st

chemical-engineering
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They achieve results by applying

scientific, engineering and business
principles to a variety of complex practical
issues. The products of these industries
play a major role in everyday modern
life. Imperials Department of Chemical
Engineering is one of the largest such
departments in a UK university.
Our close collaboration with other
Imperial departments and with industry
partners in the chemical, energy (oil, gas
and renewable), healthcare, and processing
industries ensures that the content of our
courses is always evolving to reflect our latest
research discoveries, as well as the needs of
the profession. The result is that our students
have access to a large choice of advanced
and specialised topics, which they can
tailor to their own career preferences.
In addition, we place an emphasis on
project work, grounded in real industry
problems. This is supported by facilities
like our Carbon Capture Pilot Plant (pictured
right), which replicates many of the features
you will encounter in the real world once
you graduate.
Mathematics
A*/A Chemistry
in other relevant subject(s)
including Physics, Biology,
Further Mathematics, Economics
IB PROGRAMME
39 points
Imperials Carbon Capture Pilot Plant is the most

sophisticated of its kind in an academic institution
in the world. It provides a unique hands-on educational
experience in a controlled and safe environment for
the Colleges undergraduate engineers.
Physics or Biology at higher

level Economics may also
be considered
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
bit.ly/imperial-carbon-capture

see page 62
GCSE achievements
(or equivalent) considered
on their UCAS form
OUR DEGREES
MEng
Chemical Engineering
MEng
Chemical Engineering with a Year Abroad
MEng
Chemical with Nuclear Engineering
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
H801
4 years
H802
4 years
H890
4 years
These degrees are professionally accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers
(IChemE). They also lead to the award of the Associateship of the City and Guilds
of London Institute (ACGI) see page 134.
Admissions test
85
what can you study?
What you study

In the first two years all students will study basic
science and mathematics and how they apply to practical
engineering problems. During this time you will analyse
a variety of chemical processes, and learn about the many
ways of contacting, reacting and separating different gases,
liquids and solids on a large scale. We also introduce
you to the basic social, economic and environmental
factors that affect industrial operations.
Subjects studied in years one and two include basic
principles of chemical engineering, mathematics, business
for engineers and thermodynamics. You have a choice
of more specialised subjects in year three, including, for
example, environmental engineering, process design strategy
and a wide range of business and humanities topics.
In the fourth year you have even more freedom to tailor
the course to your interests through a broad choice of
management and humanities options, as well as technical
options from across the Faculty of Engineering. There is
a continuous design element running through the degrees
for all four years, with projects that increase in complexity
each year.
The creation of state-of-the-art

laboratories for undergraduate
teaching prompted a redesign of
our lab-based curriculum to make
the most of the high spec facilities.
YEAR ABROAD DEGREE
We provide a proven system

of year abroad exchanges with
leading institutions in Australia,
USA and Singapore, and via
the Erasmus scheme in France,
Germany, the Netherlands,
Sweden, Switzerland and
Spain. A mixture of courses and
individual or group projects will
make up your time while abroad,
with grades counting directly
towards your Imperial degree.
Ordinarily only students who are
on track to achieve at least a 2.1
by the end of year two (or year
three for final-year placements)
are eligible for selection.
CHEMICAL WITH
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
Students working
in the ABB Control
Room, the nerve
centre of the
Carbon Capture
Pilot Plant
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This degree combines the

mainstream Chemical Engineering
programme with specialist
modules in years three and four
in a range of subjects to prepare
you for employment in nuclear
or related industries. Subjects
studied include nuclear thermal
hydraulics, nuclear materials,
and reactor physics.

Our graduates enjoy a wide choice
of careers in the process, energy
and healthcare industries and in
companies involved in the design
and construction of chemical
plants. Many graduates have also
entered research organisations,
public utilities, consultancy, and
the information technology industry,
with many opportunities for
employment overseas.
have become
1 Subsea Engineer, Shell

2 Process Innovation Engineer,
SCG Chemicals
3 Process Control System Engineer,

ABB Limited
4 Process Engineer, Sygenta

5 Strategy Associate, PwC
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DID
YOU
KNOW?
Chemical engineers at
Imperial are exploring using
microscopic bubbles to deliver
drugs, by coating the bubbles
with nano-sized drug particles.
The bubbles are tiny enough
to be injected safely into the
bloodstream, and the drugs would
only be released in areas of the
body where they were needed.
The idea is that this would make
treatments more targeted and
reduce adverse side effects.
Dr Andreas Kogelbauer
+44 (0)20 7594 5569
ce-admissions@imperial.ac.uk
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what can you study?
Chemistry
The composition, behaviour,
structure, and properties
of matter, and the changes
it undergoes during
chemical reactions
150
Total expected intake (2017)
5.4 : 1
(for 2014 entry)
96%
of research classed as world leading
or internationally excellent

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The Department
of Chemistry
Imperials Department of Chemistry
has its historical roots as the original
Royal College of Chemistry (RCC), founded
in the 1840s with the support of Parliament
to help ensure that chemistry in the UK
was both practical and profitable. Today the
Department is based in four buildings across
the South Kensington Campus, including
one of the earliest RCC buildings.
We remain true to our founding principles
by placing a strong emphasis on a practical
chemistry education that is relevant
to industry. Our extensive links to the
private sector are testament to this. This is
supported by a commitment to researchled teaching, delivering a curriculum that is
informed both by world leading chemistry
research and innovations in education.
All of our degrees include extensive
experience of practical chemistry, across
the themes of making, measuring and
modelling molecules. This provides a
framework for developing transferable skills
as well as an understanding of 21st century
chemistry and the scientific method.
Our broad range of degrees, including those
taught jointly with Imperial College Business
School or the Centre for Languages, Culture
and Communication, give you the chance
to broaden your horizons even further by
combining a rigorous chemical education with
teaching in management and languages.
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
A-LEVELS
A A A or A* A A
overall to include:
A
Chemistry
Mathematics
in preferred third subject*
Most offers are made at A* A A or above

to include A* in Chemistry and/or Maths.
OUR DEGREES
IB PROGRAMME

BSc
Chemistry
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
F100
3 years
MSci
Chemistry
F103
4 years
MSci
Chemistry with a Year in Industry
F105
5 years
MSci
Chemistry with French for Science
F1R1
4 years
MSci
Chemistry with German for Science
F1R2
4 years
MSci
Chemistry with Spanish for Science
F1R4
4 years
BSc
Chemistry with Management
F1NF
4 years
BSc
Chemistry with Management and a Year in Industry
FN11
5 years
MSci
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
F124
4 years
MSci

and a Year in Industry
F125
5 years
MSci
Chemistry with Molecular Physics
F1F3
4 years
MSci

F1FH
5 years
MSci
Chemistry with Research Abroad
F104
4 years
MSci

F101
5 years
38+ points
7
in another specified subject

at higher level*
* Preferred subjects are Biology,

Economics or Physics. Physics is
required for Chemistry with Molecular
Physics (F1F3 and F1FH).
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
see page 62
Interview candidates who
demonstrate potential on
their UCAS form
Admissions test
These degrees are professionally accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
They also lead to the award of the Associateship of the Royal College
of Science (ARCS) see page 134.
Additional entry requirements

apply for our specialist degrees
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CHEMISTRY WITH MEDICINAL
CHEMISTRY DEGREES
You will take part in a wide range of laboratorybased activities in the Department, but these
are not limited to the traditional synthetic
chemistry labs: you will also be trained in
measurement science, analytical chemistry
and in molecular modelling.
What you study

Years one and two of all degrees follow
the same core course content, supplemented
by optional modules that are designed
to match your chosen course of study.
This structure offers you the opportunity to
transfer between our chemistry degrees at a later
stage providing you have studied the appropriate
optional subjects in years one and two.
SINGLE HONOURS CHEMISTRY
Our core chemistry degrees (F100 and F103)

cover topics in inorganic, organic and physical
chemistry in all years of study. In the fourth
year of our MSci courses you can follow a
broad or specialised programme by choosing
from a selection of advanced topics, including
Nanomaterials, Robot Chemistry and Advanced
Catalysis. The taught content of this final year is
informed and inspired by leading research within
the Department and its structure allows for the
inclusion of ground-breaking research outcomes.
CHEMISTRY WITH MOLECULAR PHYSICS
These challenging degrees are delivered by the

Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics (page
118) and Physics (page 130) to focus on work at the
boundary of these three disciplines, for example
nano-engineering. Graduates of this course will
gain strengthened knowledge of the physical
and mathematical background for mastering
physical methods of modern chemistry.
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These degrees combine our Single

Honours Chemistry degree (F103) with
modules that focus particularly on the
industrial development, production
and quality control of new drugs.
They are ideal for students intending
to work in the pharmaceutical and
similar industries, and for those
interested in chemical research
in fields allied to medicine.
DID YOU KNOW?

Imperial chemists and colleagues
at UCL have created a self-cleaning
paint that is resistant to damage and
can be applied to clothes, paper, glass
or steel. The tough paint is extremely
water-repellent, causing water to
ball up and roll off the surface,
taking any dirt with it.
Chemistry graduates are recruited

into practically every branch of
industry. Over half of our graduates
pursue a PhD, while others work
in roles as diverse as industrial
development, production and quality
control of processes, marketing,
and teaching. Importantly, our MSci
programmes ensure that our degrees
are recognised throughout Europe,
where longer undergraduate degree
programmes are the norm.
CHEMISTRY WITH
MANAGEMENT DEGREES
The four-year Chemistry with

Management course consists of the
first three years of F100 followed by
a final year in the Business School.
The five-year course is the same
as the four-year course, with the
addition of an industrial placement
in the penultimate year prior to
the year of management study.
FRENCH/GERMAN/SPANISH
FOR SCIENCE DEGREES
These degrees allow you to

spend an academic year studying
at a French-, German- or Spanishspeaking university. They combine
the chemistry elements of the MSci
Chemistry degree with training in
the language and culture of the
country in which you are studying.
YEAR IN INDUSTRY DEGREES
These degrees allow you to gain

experience of using chemistry in an
industrial context. They are one year
longer than their standard counterparts
to accommodate the year in industry
between your third and final year,
while still achieving the same
comprehensive chemical content.
RESEARCH ABROAD DEGREES
These degrees combine our four-year MSci

Chemistry degree (F103) with the chance to
carry out the final-year research project and
some final-year modules in a partner university
abroad. If you choose to study in Europe
operating in another language, you will also
receive support to develop fluency in that
language, preparing you for careers overseas.
LABORATORY WORK
Laboratory work forms a key part of all our

courses. These classes (including supplementary
workshops, computational chemistry laboratories
and classes in scientific programming using
Python) are integral to your study experience.
They are designed to develop your practical,
analytical and theoretical skills to help you gain
confidence in applying a large number of different
experimental approaches to problem solving.
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have become
1 Surface Scientist, AWE

2 Clinical Research Associate,
Novo Nordisk
3 Science Graduate, AstraZeneca

4 Consultant, EY
5 Business Analyst, Credit Suisse
Dr Andrew McKinley
++44 (0)20 7594 3460
ch.admissions@imperial.ac.uk
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what can you study?
Civil and environmental

engineering
The creation and maintenance
of a sustainable natural and
built environment
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The Department of Civil

and Environmental
Engineering
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
A-LEVELS
Civil engineers maximise the use of natures

resources in the creation of the infrastructure
that is key to our quality and enjoyment
of life. Such projects range from water
supply and irrigation systems in developing
countries through to large-scale construction
like Londons iconic landmark, The Shard.
As well as minimising the environmental
impact, civil engineers also need to control
the pollution caused by such projects.
A* A* A
A*
A*/A Physics
IB PROGRAMME
39 points
6.8 : 1
(for 2014 entry)
1st
(joint) in the UK based on proportion

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/civil-engineering
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Imperials Department of Civil and

Environmental Engineering offers two
integrated Masters degrees, ensuring that
our students benefit from an education that
is recognised by research institutions and
industry on a global scale. Our graduates
find themselves working in diverse and
exciting roles around the world.
The Department has excellent facilities for
teaching and research, including a range of
testing rigs, extensive computing provision,
tension and compression machines, and
wave generators and tanks. Many facilities
are also used by industry partners and for
consultancy projects. Our strong industry
links mean that many of our students are
able to secure relevant work experience
placements during vacation periods.
Mathematics, with A grades

in all modules (AS and A2
level) at the first attempt
Mechanics 1 (M1) is essential;
M2 is desirable
Dr Johannes Spinneken supervising a

student in the hydrodynamics laboratory
in the Fluid Mechanics section of the
Department. The laboratory is the largest
of its kind in the UK university sector.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
see page 62
Recruitment Day candidates
on their UCAS form
Admissions test (as part
of the Recruitment Day)
OUR DEGREES
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
MEng
Civil Engineering
H201
4 years
MEng
Civil Engineering with a Year Abroad
H202
4 years
Both degrees are professionally accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators which
includes the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Structural Engineers.
Our degrees also lead to the award of the Associateship of the City and Guilds

degrees
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what can you study?
What you study

Both degrees follow a core
programme for the first two years
covering a foundation in engineering
science and technology. In year
one this includes such subjects as
mathematics, computational analysis,
mechanics, structural mechanics,
fluid mechanics, geotechnics, energy
and infrastructure, environmental
engineering science, and professional
engineering practice.
You will also develop skills in
computing, drawing, sketching,
communication, team working
and critical thinking, and attend
a six-day field course in practical
land surveying.
Year two concludes with the week-long

Constructionarium course held at the
National Construction College Campus in
Norfolk. Working in teams you construct
scaled-down versions of well known
buildings, bridges, dams and other
civil engineering projects.
In the final two years you can continue
with a broad programme or tailor your studies
to suit your personal and professional
interests, with specialist modules available
in structural engineering, environmental
engineering, geotechnics, and transport
engineering. Year three comprises core
modules, optional modules and a five-week
group design project. Year four modules
are all optional; you will also undertake
a major research-based project.
YEAR ABROAD DEGREE
Year abroad students spend their final year

studying at a leading university abroad, with
opportunities currently available in Australia,
Hong Kong or the USA, or via the Erasmus
scheme in France, Germany, Spain, Italy,
Switzerland or the Netherlands.
This is a fantastic chance for you to challenge
yourself in a different academic and cultural
environment in an experience which counts
directly towards your Imperial degree.
Second-year students working in groups to

design modular pods for the London Olympic
Stadium during a creative design class
In year two subjects include further

study of fluid mechanics, structural
mechanics, and environmental
engineering, together with soil
mechanics and engineering geology.
You will also take part in engineering
design projects and attend a weeklong geology field course.
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While abroad, you will study modules

and undertake a major project (which
may be in industry for students in France).
Teaching is normally in the host language,
so an acceptable proficiency in the language
is required for study in France, Italy, Germany
and Spain language classes are available
at Imperial (see page 19).
Selection takes place in year three and
is competitive due to limited places. It is
ordinarily only available to students who
are on target to achieve at least a 2.1.
Students building a scale model of the

Millau Viaduct under instruction from
Dr Sunday Popo-Ola at the Constructionarium,
held each year at the National Construction
College Campus in Norfolk
bit.ly/imperial-constructionarium

All of our students gain valuable contact
with industry throughout the course
through visiting lecturers, field trips,
the Constructionarium, our creative design
course, and group and individual projects,
offering valuable networking opportunities
with future employers.
have become
1 Graduate Civil Engineer,

2
3
4
5
Mott MacDonald
Wells Engineer, Shell
Metocean Oil and Gas Engineer, DNV GL
Structural Engineer, WSP Group Ltd
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, Arup
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DID YOU
KNOW?
Emeritus Professor
John Burland helped
save the Leaning
Tower of Pisa
from collapse.
He oversaw an
11-year project
to straighten
the Tower
by a full 45
centimetres.
Louise Green
+44 (0)20 7594 6045
l.green@imperial.ac.uk
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what can you study?
Computing
The engineering of computer
hardware and software;
the study of the mathematical
principles of computing
The Department
of Computing
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Computing is a creative and wide-ranging

subject that focuses on using sound
underlying principles and logical thinking to
design and build systems that really work.
176
Computing: 140
Mathematics and Computer Science: 36
8:1
(for 2014 entry)
2nd

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/computing
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Our degrees give you the chance to learn

how modern computer and communication
systems function and how they can be used
and adapted to build the next generation
of computing applications. Our graduates do
not just have the essential core skills but also
learn how to adapt to the challenges and
opportunities of technological change. This
is supported by our liaison with industry,
from cutting-edge start-ups to multinational
household names.
Our computing graduates are some of
the most sought-after worldwide and are
amongst the top five graduate earners in
the UK, according to The Sunday Times
2014 league of graduate salaries. London is
also home to Europes fastest growing tech
cluster, with 27% of the citys job growth
generated by the tech and digital sector (2014
Entrepreneur Index, compiled by Barclays
and the Business Growth Fund (BGF)).
The computing facilities in the Department are
among the best in the UK. A rolling programme
of equipment and software upgrades,
including a renewal of one-quarter of the 200
PCs in our labs every year, ensures that our
facilities are both extensive and up to date.
A-LEVELS
A* A A or A* A A A
A*
Mathematics
in two or three accepted

subjects. Further
Mathematics is highly
recommended or STEP/AEA
where Further Mathematics
is not an option see web
address on page 96 for
further subject guidance.
Members of the Cognitive Robotics Group

working with the iCub humanoid robot.
The group, headed by Professor Murray
Shanahan, aims to provide the iCub with
the ability to interact with everyday objects,
using brain-inspired cognitive architecture.
bit.ly/imperial-iCub
IB PROGRAMME
3941 points
COMPUTING DEGREES
Further relevant subject

at higher level
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
For Mathematics and Computer Science degrees, see page 98.
UCAS
CODE
BEng
Computing
G400
MEng
Computing
G401
4 years
MEng
Computing (Artificial Intelligence)
G700
4 years
LENGTH
3 years
MEng
Computing (Computational Management)
G501
4 years
MEng
Computing (Computation in Biology and Medicine)
G430
4 years
MEng
Computing (Games, Vision and Interaction)
GG47
4 years
MEng
Computing (International Programme of Study)
G402
4 years
MEng
Computing (Software Engineering)
G600
4 years
These degrees are professionally accredited by IET (the Institution of Engineering
and Technology) and BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT). All of our degrees also lead
to the award of the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI)
see page 134.

see page 62
on their UCAS form
Admissions test if you are
unable to attend an interview
be required for the International
Programme of Study (G402)
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what can you study?
What you study

COMPUTING DEGREES
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
A-LEVELS
A* A* A or A* A* A A
A*
Mathematics
A*
Further Mathematics
in one or two accepted subject(s)

see web address on page 96 for
further subject guidance.
IB PROGRAMME
Professor Daniel Rueckert teaching

graphics in one of our computing labs.
This course is open to both third-year
undergraduates and MSc students.
3941 points
7
Further relevant subject

at higher level
All of our Computing degrees

follow broadly the same structure
for the first two years. Core modules
provide broad knowledge and skills
in the science and engineering
of computation, supplemented
by a choice of optional modules,
which may be relevant to your
chosen specialism. This high level
of shared content means that
you can move between all of our
Computing degrees, including
between the BEng and MEng, at
any time during the first two years.
The central core of our degrees has

been designed to give you an overview
of computing, an understanding of
the basic concepts and principles,
the ability to appreciate and to
adapt to changes in technology,
and practical experience in applied
computing. We place special
emphasis on the fundamental
principles underlying computing and
on the engineering considerations
involved in computing system design,
implementation and usage.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
see page 62
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER

SCIENCE DEGREES
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
BEng
Mathematics and Computer Science
GG14
3 years
MEng
GG41
4 years
MEng

(Computational Statistics)
GI43
4 years
MEng

(Pure Maths and Computational Logic)
IG11
4 years
and Technology) and BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT). All of our degrees also lead
to the award of the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI)
see page 134.
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on their UCAS form
Admissions test if you are
unable to attend an interview
We provide a solid background

in discrete mathematics (logic, sets,
relations and grammars), which is
the basic mathematics of computing,
as well as in the classical mathematics
and statistics relevant to applications
engineering and management.
We also introduce you to computing
architecture and hardware alongside
the software which can exploit
them. Advanced techniques such
as artificial intelligence are also
presented throughout, drawing
on current research taking place
in the Department.
A student studying
coronary motion
modelling for
augmented
reality guidance
of endoscopic
coronary artery
bypass surgery
Throughout your studies you participate

in project and design work, including
a group project in the third year. In your
final year you spend around eight months
working on an individual project.
In the third year of the MEng degrees, you
undertake an industrial placement, which
provides valuable skills and experience.
The placement extends from April until the
end of September and in many cases leads
to a job offer at the end of the final year.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
This degree focuses on artificial intelligence

and knowledge engineering, and the
development of computational and
engineering models of complex cognitive
and social behaviours. Study areas include:
robotics, complexity, complex systems,
machine learning, and distributed systems.
COMPUTATIONAL MANAGEMENT
This degree covers the theory and tools

of business management that require
computerised solutions including decision
support and constraint solving techniques.
Typical study areas include operations
research, computational finance, computing
for optimal decisions, and software
engineering for industry.
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what can you study?
COMPUTATION IN BIOLOGY
AND MEDICINE
This degree covers biology-related knowledge

discovery through machine learning and
construction of biological models using
computing techniques. It also focuses on
techniques in computer vision and robotics
with applications in medical computing.
GAMES, VISION AND INTERACTION
This degree focuses on various technologies

and algorithms for arts-related applications
such as computer games, visual effects and
computer-generated art. It has a strong technical
emphasis, spanning topics such as computer
systems, advanced computer architecture,
computer graphics, artificial intelligence,
and humancomputer interaction.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
This degree focuses on how software is

engineered to form complex computing systems.
Study areas include: computational finance,
introduction to bioinformatics, networks and
communications, computer vision, advanced
databases, distributed systems, and intelligent
data and probabilistic inference.
INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMME OF STUDY
Opportunities are currently

available for MEng Computing
students to spend year
four studying at a leading
university: in France at
ENSIMAG Grenoble INP,
in Germany at RWTH Aachen,
or in Switzerland at ETH Zurich.
There is also the possibility
of an optional exchange with
the USA at the University
of California during which
you spend the first two terms
of your third year abroad.
While abroad, you will
undertake a combination
of modules and a major
project, with grades achieved
counting directly towards
your Imperial degree.
Professor Philippa Gardner

helping a student apply
computer theory in the labs
JOINT MATHEMATICS
AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
With the spread of computing procedures

and mathematical ideas into many areas,
there is high demand for professionals
who are expert in both.
These courses are offered jointly by the
Departments of Computing and Mathematics.
They are designed as mathematical courses
orientated towards computing science and
provide a firm foundation in mathematics,
particularly in pure mathematics, numerical
analysis and statistics. They also cover
all the essentials of computer science,
with an emphasis on developing software
and reasoning formally about it, as well as
more theoretical topics. They are therefore
suited to mathematically able students
with interests in both subjects.
You will take set modules from each
Department in each of the first two years,
with some options available in the second
year. In the third and fourth years you
choose modules from either Department
to support your particular interests and
areas of specialisation.
All students undertake both group
and individual project work. Students
on the four-year degrees also undertake
a four-month industrial placement.
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
(ALL STUDENTS)
You will have the opportunity to apply

for summer internships from the first year.
Internships often lead to Industrial Placement
opportunities for our MEng students, and
job offers for our BEng students.
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Our degrees open the door to a wide range
of careers. Some of our graduates join large
software companies, while some go on to
work for smaller companies; quite a few
have started their own businesses. Some
go into management consulting or enter
the accountancy profession; others take up
careers in corporate strategy and marketing
or as business analysts in investment
banks and stockbrokers or follow a career
in research. Recent graduates of the
Department have become
1 Software Engineers, Facebook,

2
3
4
5
Google and Amazon

Co-founder, Electric Labs
Managing Director, Introversion Software
PhD student, Imperial College London
Applications Developer, Barclays
DID YOU KNOW?

Engineers have developed a
technique that captures the subtle
deformations in human skin and
translates them into more realistic
images, paving the way for more
life-like computer-generated
characters in computer games
and movies.
Photograph of eye
area (left) and the
digitised model of
same area (right)
Undergraduate Admissions Office

+44 (0)20 7594 8278
doc-ugadmissions@imperial.ac.uk
101
what can you study?
Design engineering
The fusion of design
thinking and engineering
knowledge and practice,
within an innovation
and enterprise culture
The Dyson School

of Design Engineering
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Design engineers are problem solvers who

bridge the gap between traditional engineering
and design to create innovative solutions to
modern challenges, from improving passenger
comfort on commercial airlines to designing
next-generation sports prostheses.
A-LEVELS
A* A A
A
Its a highly creative discipline that draws

on knowledge of manufacturing techniques,
product development, technical design and
rapid prototyping to bring new innovations
to market, and to improve existing products
and the processes used for making them.
We want to create engineers

who are bold and commercially
astute. They will use their skills,
nurtured in the Dyson School of
Design Engineering, to develop
future technology that will catalyse
Britains economic growth.
Sir James Dyson
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design-engineering
102
Our undergraduate course incorporates

a broad range of engineering skills (including
mechanical, biomedical and electronic
engineering) to prepare you for careers
in diverse roles. Youll have access to
hackspaces and workshops to support the
development of your ideas, whether these
come alive on the drawing board or fresh
out of a 3D printer.
The School is home to an inspiring design
community. This includes staff and students
from the neighbouring Royal College of Art
partners in our two postgraduate degrees.
Graduates of the School can be found in
design and engineering roles in companies
ranging from Sony and Samsung to Dyson
and Brompton Bicycle, as well as being
among the brains behind such products
as Apples iPhone and Sea-Doo.
Mathematics
Scientific and non-scientific A-levels

will be considered (excluding General
Studies and Critical Thinking)
IB PROGRAMME
38 points
6
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
see page 62
Sir James Dyson visiting staff and students

in the Dynamic Fracture and Forming Laboratory
on their UCAS form
Admissions test
OUR DEGREE
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
MEng
28G3
4 years
Design Engineering
This degree welcomed its first intake in October 2015. As a new degree, were working
towards gaining professional accreditation in line with the schedule set by the relevant
professional bodies. It is expected that graduates of the course will receive accreditation
from at least one of the following:
f Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
f Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
f Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
This degree also leads to the award of the Associateship of the City and Guilds
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what can you study?

Like graduates of our postgraduate courses,
who have gone on to highly successful careers
in companies such as Samsung, Apple and
Bentley, and launched start-ups such as Bare
Conductive and Omlet, this course is designed
to equip you with creativity, enterprise skills
and industrial experience that will appeal
in a wide range of industries.
This device for disabled sport shooters

was developed by students in the
School. It enables the user to move,
aim and fire a gun mechanism using
just head and mouth movements.
What you study

This degree focuses on the
design of advanced products,
services, experiences and systems
across the breadth of engineering
and design.
It will enable you to develop
a range of fundamental design
and engineering skills, with a
particular emphasis on creativity,
computer-aided engineering tools,
optimisation, human factors,
design process and the enterprise
skills and industrial experience
necessary to launch brand new
products to market.
The course contains a substantial
number of project and coursework
modules of increasing scale
throughout the programme.
You will incrementally combine
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your engineering and design skills with

business knowledge in successive projects.
This will culminate in an Enterprise Roll
Out module in the final year in which you
will expose to market reaction one of the
products you have made during an
in-course project.
All first- and second-year modules are
compulsory and we focus particularly
on foundational engineering, computing,
mathematics and human factors to give
you a solid scientific and design basis on
which to build. These cover such subjects
as mechanics, electronics for product
and system design, computing, and
mechatronics and robotics.
The third and fourth years include a
greater emphasis on advanced modules
in design and engineering, and enterprise
and entrepreneurship skills. You will have
a choice of optional modules, in areas
such as design rationale, human factors
and advanced engineering tools, allowing

you to specialise in areas of interest. It may
also be possible to take optional modules
from other engineering degrees at Imperial.
INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT
All students will undertake a six-month

industrial placement from April in the third
year. The placement will be on-site with
an industrial partner and supervised
jointly by the partner and Imperial.
DID YOU KNOW?

Every year, some of the coolest
devices developed by design
engineering students go on display
at the Imperial Show.
At the 2015 event, students
exhibited a range of technologies
including a sonar-inspired headset,
a smart exercise suit, a glove that
can be used to sculpt hard materials
and a finger-like device for
harvesting small amounts of wind
energy from building facades, air
vents, windows and bridges.
A substantial number of companies have

already expressed an interest in hosting
placements and it is expected that you will
have choice from a variety of partners
and projects for your placement.
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+44 (0)20 7594 7342
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what can you study?
Electrical and
electronic engineering
The design and application
of large and small scale
electronic systems to process
and transmit energy and
information
160
Electrical and Electronic Engineering: 125
Electronic and Information Engineering: 35
4.8 : 1
(for 2014 entry)
1st
in the UK based on proportion

electrical-engineering
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The Department of
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
A-LEVELS
Electrical and electronic engineers are

at the forefront of the challenge to use
technology to make things faster, better,
cheaper and more sustainable, and to make
our lives more healthy, productive and
enjoyable. Its a discipline which impacts
on almost every area of our lives, including
communications, commerce, entertainment,
manufacturing, healthcare, transport,
energy and the environment.
Imperials Department of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering is one of the largest
such departments in the UK. Our global
reputation underlined by our top 10 place
in the QS World University Rankings by
Subject 2015 is built through our world
class academics and researchers, dedicated
support staff, strong relationships with a
wide range of industries, and our diverse
and talented student community.
Our specialist topics are always evolving
to take advantage of new technologies and
our research discoveries, in such topics as
human-centred robotics, speech processing
and sustainable energy. The breadth of our
research means that we are able to offer an
extensive range of advanced modules well
over 40 at Masters level in the fourth year.
A* A A
Lecturer David Thomas with Undergraduate
Presidents Scholar Rebecca in the Electrical
and Electronic Engineering Lab. Rebecca won
the UK Young Engineer of the Year 2014 award
at the National Science + Engineering
competition for her retro arcade game aimed at
helping young people revise STEM subjects.
A*
Mathematics
Physics
Further Mathematics preferred

though we also accept other
subjects. See the web address
on page 106 for details.
IB PROGRAMME
38 points
OUR DEGREES
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
see page 62
BEng
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
H600
3 years
MEng
H604
4 years
MEng

with a Year Abroad
H601
4 years
on their UCAS form
MEng

with Management
H6N2
4 years
Admissions test
BEng
Electronic and Information Engineering
HG65
3 years

MEng
GH56
4 years
MEng

with a Year Abroad
HG6M
4 years
These degrees are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology
(IET). Imperial College London is a member of the IETs Power Academy and the UK
Electronic Skills Foundation (UKESF), both of which support Home students through
scholarships. These degrees also lead to the award of the Associateship of the
City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) see page 134.
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what can you study?
What you study

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
ENGINEERING
Years one and two follow a core programme

covering the fundamentals of electrical and
electronic engineering in areas such as analogue
and digital electronics, software engineering,
circuit analysis, semiconductor devices, and
mathematics. In years three and four you can
choose mainly technical modules in specialist
areas such as energy systems, communications
or computing, alongside a small number of nontechnical and business options. Alternatively you
can reduce the number of technical modules and
choose a substantial management component,
delivered by Imperial College Business School.
There is also a study abroad option (see below).
All MEng students choose between a six-month
industrial placement or a group design project
in the third year, and undertake a substantial
individual project in their final year.
ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION

ENGINEERING
These degrees provide an understanding of the

entire stack of modern networked computers,
from the design and architecture of the CPU
in a smartphone, to the information theory and
wireless protocols connecting it to the internet,
and on to the operating systems and databases
providing back-end support in the cloud.
The course covers the technical

knowledge and practical skills
of both computing and electrical
engineering, while also providing
a big picture view of how it all
connects, preparing you for a
career in cutting-edge technology in
industry or research. You study core
modules in years one and two, and
begin to specialise in year three,
choosing advanced subjects from
within the Department and from the
Department of Computing. MEng
students can choose between a
six-month industrial placement or
group design project in year three,
as well as undertaking a substantial
individual project in their final year.
YEAR ABROAD DEGREES
MEng students have the chance

to spend their final year studying
at a university in Singapore or the
USA, or via the Erasmus scheme
in France, Germany, Italy, Belgium,
Switzerland, the Netherlands
or Sweden. While abroad, you
complete a substantial technical
project and a dissertation, and
take lecture modules equivalent
to Imperials fourth year. Grades
achieved count towards your
Imperial degree.
An acceptable proficiency in
the relevant language is required
for France, Italy, Germany and
Switzerland. Language classes
are available to help you prepare
(see page 19).
Students working at the

Departments motor benches

Our graduates are highly sought
after worldwide for a wide range
of careers in fields such as electrical
energy, circuit design, computer
gaming, software development,
image processing, technical
consultancy, academic research,
telecommunications, finance
and management.
have become
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2
3
4
5
Dr Pantelis Georgiou has developed a bio-inspired

artificial pancreas, which aims to improve the treatment
of patients suffering from Type 1 diabetes.
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Selection for Year Abroad

placements is competitive due
to limited places in some countries
so this opportunity is ordinarily
only available to students who
are on target to achieve at least
a 2.1 by the end of year three.
Technical Evangelist, Microsoft

Technology Analyst,
Goldman Sachs
Product Development Engineer,
Invertek Drives
Associate Product Manager,
Google
Software Developer, Accenture
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DID YOU KNOW?

A team from Imperial have developed
a device that analyses the bodys sounds
to detect illnesses. The wearable, wireless
device, which is around the size of a pound
coin, sticks onto a persons neck or chest.
It detects sounds emanating from the heart
and respiratory system. It could be used as
a diagnostic tool, a health monitor and an early
warning device to detect a range of respiratory
and cardiac conditions including sleep
apnoea and whooping cough.
Kay Hancox
+44 (0)20 7594 6166
admit.eee@imperial.ac.uk
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what can you study?

The understanding of how
our planet works, from the
Earths internal core to
its crust, including the
oceans and atmosphere
80
4.1 : 1
(for 2014 entry)
2nd

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/earth-science
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The Department of Earth

Science and Engineering
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
The principal challenge facing the worlds

growing population is how to maintain
sustainable access to the natural resources
water, energy and food that are necessary
for us to enjoy a good quality of life, while
protecting the environment. The science
and engineering behind understanding
and solving this challenge lie at the heart
of earth science, an interdisciplinary subject
which encompasses physics, chemistry,
mathematics and other sciences.
Our dynamic and friendly Department brings
together ground-breaking research and
innovative teaching in geology, geophysics,
mineral and energy resources, geotechnical,
environmental science, planetary science
and computational modelling.
Based within the Royal School of Mines
building, we have excellent teaching and
learning resources, including an international
online database of rocks and minerals (the
Rock Library) and industry-standard geology
and geophysics software packages.
Our location gives us easy access to one of
the finest fossil and mineral collections in the
world, hosted at the Natural History Museum,
just minutes away from our South Kensington
Campus. Museum staff, who are world experts
in geochemistry, mineralogy, planetary
science, mineral resources and palaeontology,
also contribute to our teaching.
A-LEVELS
AAA
overall, to include two of the following:
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
Geology, Biology and Geography
Geophysics only
Both Mathematics and Physics must
be offered at Grade A at A-level.
IB PROGRAMME
38 points
First-year students on a field trip to Dorset

where they study the classic geology of the
British Jurassic coast and learn a range of
field skills such as sketching, note taking,
sedimentary logging and geological mapping.
Higher level in two subjects

(see A-level list above)
Geophysics only
Both Mathematics and Physics must
be offered at Grade 6 at higher level.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
see page 62
OUR DEGREES
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
BSc
Geology
F600
3 years
MSci
Geology
F640
4 years
MSci
Geology and Geophysics
F661
4 years
MSci
Geology with a Year Abroad
F601
4 years
BSc
Geophysics
F662
3 years
MSci
Geophysics
F660
4 years
MSci
Geophysics with a Year Abroad
F664
4 years
MSci
Petroleum Geoscience
F663
4 years
These degrees are professionally accredited by the Geological Society.
They also lead to the award of the Associateship of the Royal School of Mines
(ARSM) see page 134.

their UCAS form
Admissions test
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what can you study?
What you study
The growing importance of earth science

in tackling some of the worlds most significant
challenges means that the job prospects for
our graduates have never been better.
All students study similar topics

in years one and two, giving you
the flexibility to change between
our degrees until mid-way through
your second year. Year one covers
the broad fundamentals of the
geosciences through modules
including Earth Processes,
Mathematical Methods, Field
Geology and Structural Geology,
and culminates in a two-week
field trip to Spain.
Our three-year BSc degrees are excellent

preparation for careers in geosciences and other
professions, especially if followed by a relevant
MSc and a research degree. Our four-year MSci
degrees provide a deeper understanding of the
subject and the chance to undertake a significant
research project. MSci graduates also require
fewer years of work experience to apply for
Chartership of the Geological Society.

have become
1 Geophysicist, Schlumberger
2 Structural Geology Consultant, Midland Valley
3 Graduate Geoscientist, EGS Asia Ltd
4 Environmental Consultant, Waterman Group
5 Research Assistant, Natural History Museum
DID YOU
KNOW?
Imperial scientists
looking at poorly
preserved fragments of 75-million-yearold dinosaur fossils have found remnants
that have some similarities to red blood
cells and collagen fibres. Previously,
researchers have only found soft tissue
in fossils that have been well preserved,
which are rare. The hope is that scientists
may be able to use even poorly preserved
fossils to get a better understanding
of dinosaur biology.
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Year two is designed to deepen

your knowledge of the geosciences
with modules in geochemistry and
geophysics alongside sedimentary
processes, palaeontology, igneous
and metamorphic processes,
and earth resources. This is
complemented by further field
trips, currently to the Pyrenees and
Scotland. Geophysics students take
additional mathematical classes,
and study numerical methods
through global geophysics. There is
also a field trip, currently to Cyprus.
In years three and four you
specialise according to your
chosen degree (see below) and
will participate in further field trips,
take core and optional modules,
and complete an independent field
study and research project linked
to your chosen degree title.
GEOLOGY
Geology is the study of the Earth

and how its interior, surface and
atmosphere interact. Geologists
study the world through observation
and make inferences based on
understanding of fundamental
scientific principles. We use fieldwork
to help you gain experience in
identifying rocks and interpreting the

physical (including tectonic) processes
that may have been involved in their
formation. Specialist modules also include
paleobiology, paleo-oceanography, igneous
and metamorphic processes, basin analysis,
hydrothermal, and ore-forming processes.
GEOPHYSICS
These degrees are designed for students

with a specific interest in mathematics
or physics and the application of physical
laws to the study of the Earth. While you
share some core modules with other
degrees, we place greater emphasis on
mathematics and physics subjects and
modelling techniques. You will also gain
experience with technical equipment
and specialist software.
YEAR ABROAD DEGREES
Year three placements are available in

the USA, Canada or Australia, or via the
Erasmus scheme in France or the Netherlands.
While abroad, you study assessed modules,
with grades achieved counting directly towards
your Imperial degree. Tuition is in English except
in France and Spain where proficiency in the
relevant language is required before you go
language preparation is available at the College
(see page 19). Selection is competitive due to
limited places and is normally only available
to students who are on target to achieve a
first class degree by the end of year two.
Please note that all field trips referenced here are included
in the cost of tuition, except for a contribution to food costs
on fully catered field trips (currently approx 25/week) and the
Year 2 independent mapping project which Geology students, and
some Geology and Geophysics students, undertake in a location
of their choice. Costs vary by location.
PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE
Petroleum geoscience uses a fundamental

understanding of the Earth and its
past to find and responsibly exploit
petroleum resources, with minimal
environmental impact. This makes
it key to the worlds energy future.
Specialist modules include basin
analysis, and advanced clastic
and carbonate sedimentology.
Undergraduate students being

taught by Professor Sanjeev Gupta,
looking at wave and sand movement
in the module Surface Processes
No. 1
UK geology
department, The Times
and Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2016
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+44 (0)20 7594 7337
admit.earth@imperial.ac.uk
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what can you study?
Materials
Understanding the relationship
between the fundamental
structure and properties
(mechanical, electrical, optical
or magnetic) of matter
The Department
of Materials
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Materials science and engineering

are critical for innovation in fields such
as healthcare, energy, environmental
sustainability and transport.
A-LEVELS
A* A A
A*/A Physics
A*/A Chemistry
99
4.2 : 1
(for 2014 entry)
2nd
of world leading and internationally
excellent research

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/materials
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As a materials scientist, you will be able to

take your pick from a wide range of careers in
roles as diverse as manufacturing, processing,
research, production and management,
and in sectors ranging from aerospace to
energy. It is an exciting and dynamic field to
be a part of, now more so than ever thanks
to developments like smart materials,
nanotechnology and biomimetics.
Imperial has a global reputation for
materials science, ranking sixth in the
world in the QS World University Rankings
by Subject 2015.
You will become part of a department
that is leading in research across a vast
range of applications, including nuclear,
aerospace, biomedical, automotive and
electronics. Our facilities include cuttingedge equipment and tools for advanced
materials imaging and characterisation.
We maintain extensive contacts and
relationships with relevant organisations
and industry across the world. This provides
opportunities for final-year projects
and industrial placements (a core part
of our MEng programmes).
Mathematics
IB PROGRAMME
38 points
Professor Julian Jones and a biomaterials
student discuss the potential uses of bioactive
glass in regenerative medicine. Find out more
about studying Materials at Imperial:
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
bit.ly/imperial-why-study-materials

see page 62
on their UCAS form
Admissions test
OUR DEGREES
MEng
Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
BEng
Materials Science and Engineering
MEng
BEng
Materials with Management
MEng
Materials with Nuclear Engineering
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
BJ95
4 years
JF52
3 years
JFM2
4 years
J5N2
3 years
J5H8
4 years
These degrees are professionally accredited by IOM3 (The Institute of Materials,
Minerals and Mining). They also lead to the award of the Associateship of the
Royal School of Mines (ARSM) see page 134.
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what can you study?
What you study

All students follow the same programme
for the first two years, providing a strong
base of theoretical principles and covering
the widest possible range of materials,
including: biomaterials, metals and alloys,
ceramics, glasses, polymers, composites
and semiconductors.
This is reinforced by laboratory work,
industrial visits and lectures, as well
as tutorials and case studies. From your
third year onwards, the course content
varies according to your chosen degree.
This enables you to specialise according
to your interests see right for details.
All MEng programmes build on the BEng
degrees by including a four-month placement
between years three and four. Placements
can take place in the UK or abroad and
will be relevant to your degree specialisation
(for example nuclear or biomedical).
This is followed by a research project,
again relevant to your chosen degree.
Imperial scientists helped develop

a liquid solution to clean a Dornier
Do-17, a German World War II bomber
known as the Flying Pencil, to
preserve it from corrosion when it
was raised from the bottom of the
English Channel in June 2013.
MATERIALS SCIENCE
AND ENGINEERING
This is the broadest of our Materials

Science degrees. It gives you the
chance, in year three (year four for
MEng students), to choose modules
from a selection of the subject streams
in materials processing, structural
materials or electrical materials,
as well as from the specialist
degrees detailed below.
MATERIALS WITH
MANAGEMENT
The final year includes a broad choice

of modules in materials processing,
structural materials or electrical
materials, as well as in humanities
and languages delivered by the
Centre for Languages, Culture and
Communication, and management
and economics delivered by Imperial
College Business School (see page 19).
BIOMATERIALS AND
TISSUE ENGINEERING
In the third year of this degree you

study cell biology, biocompatibility,
and biomaterials for hard tissue
restoration. In the final year there
are specialist modules in biomaterials
for soft tissue restoration, tissue
engineering, and artificial organs,
as well as a large number of
detailed case studies.
MATERIALS WITH
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
Materials are central to the nuclear

industry, both in designing reactor
parts that are safe under irradiation
and in handling and processing waste.
This degree combines modules in
metals, glasses and ceramics with
a focused introduction to nuclear
engineering taught by specialists
from across Imperial. There is also
a nuclear-focused research project.
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A second-year student
discussing optical
microscopy of aluminium
microstructures
with a postgraduate
demonstrator

A degree in Materials Science and Engineering
can open the door to careers in a wide variety
of sectors from chemicals manufacturing and
pharmaceuticals to technical management and
scientific research and development (R&D).
There are lots of emerging sectors to think about
too, such as nanotechnology, biomedical materials,
high performance textiles, and composites.
have become
1
2
3
4
5
Graduate Engineer, Jaguar Land Rover

Building Information Modeller, Forida Ltd
R&D Engineer, Sensornet
Research Scientist, A*STAR, Singapore
Materials Scientist, Morgan
Advanced Materials
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DID YOU KNOW?

Materials scientists at Imperial
have developed a method for
3D printing miniature components
from graphene, using a new
graphene paste a method
that could be used to create
devices like pressure sensors
for supersensitive skin for
robots and health monitors.
The paste contains flakes
of chemically modified
graphene and small
amounts of
polymers.
Dr Iain Dunlop
+44 (0)20 7594 6728
materials@imperial.ac.uk
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what can you study?
Undergraduate student Yang in a Scientific

Modelling tutorial session with Dr Dan Moore,
in which students use the programming
language C to carry out various tasks
Mathematics
The study of abstractions,
patterns and relationships
a language and a tool for
examining and understanding
quantity, shape, structure,
space and change
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Mathematics: 221
Mathematics and Computer Science: 36
6.8 : 1
(for 2014 entry)
3rd

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/mathematics
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The Department
of Mathematics
Mathematics is the engine of science and
engineering. It is the set of ideas, insights
and techniques that enable us to understand,
analyse and solve problems. It also has
an elegance and beauty that fascinates
and inspires those who understand it.
Imperials Department of Mathematics
is one of the strongest and most active
in the UK. We are home to several Fellows
of the Royal Society, many of whom are
active in teaching and project support,
which is strongly influenced by their research
expertise. This research, which spans
four core areas Applied Mathematics
and Mathematical Physics, Mathematical
Finance, Pure Mathematics, and Statistics
also forms the basis of our curriculum.
Our range of degrees provide a challenging
structure, balancing core mathematics
principles with the chance to develop your
own specialist interests. This includes the
opportunity to gain a nationally recognised
teaching qualification in our Mathematics
with Education programme or complete an
integrated year abroad at one of our partner
universities in Europe.
Other opportunities in the Department
include membership of MathSoc, which runs
a year-round programme of social events,
and the chance to hone your problem-solving
skills in our extra-curricular group, Plus!
OUR MATHEMATICS DEGREES

UCAS
CODE
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
LENGTH
Mathematics degrees only
BSc
Mathematics
G100
3 years
A-LEVELS
MSci
Mathematics
G103
4 years
BSc
Mathematics, Optimisation and Statistics
GG31
3 years
A* A* A
BSc
Mathematics (Pure Mathematics)
G125
3 years
A*
Mathematics
A*
Further Mathematics
Third subject Chemistry

or Physics an advantage
BSc
Mathematics with Applied Mathematics/

Mathematical Physics
G1F3
3 years
MSci
Mathematics with a Year in Europe
G104
4 years
BSc
Mathematics with Education*
n/a
3 years
IB SCORES
MSci
Mathematics with Education*
n/a
4 years
BSc
Mathematics with Mathematical Computation
G102
3 years
39 points
BSc
Mathematics with Statistics
G1G3
3 years
Physics, Chemistry or
Economics at higher level
BSc
Mathematics with Statistics for Finance
G1GH
3 years
* Apply initially for Mathematics BSc (G100) or MSci (G103) and transfer during
the second year or third year onto the Bachelors level or Masters level course.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
see page 62
Our Mathematics degrees also lead to the award of the Associateship

of the Royal College of Science (ARCS) see page 134.
Interview (exceptional
circumstances only)
OUR MATHEMATICS AND

COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREES
See the Department of Computing on page 98 for entry requirements and course content.
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
BEng
GG14
3 years
MEng
GG41
4 years
MEng

(Computational Statistics)
GI43
4 years
MEng

IG11
4 years
and Technology) and BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT).
Admissions test A-level

or IB applicants who apply
before 15 October should take
the Mathematics Admissions
Test (MAT). Conditional offers for
later applicants include STEP II
or III. STEP may also be included
in offers after consideration
of MAT performance.
All Mathematics and Computer Science degrees also lead to the award of the
Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) see page 134.
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what can you study?
What you study

Some topics in university-level mathematics
are a direct continuation of those at A-level,
but others will introduce you to new ways
of thinking. These topics are concerned
with the logical structure of arguments,
the proper definition of mathematical objects,
the design of sophisticated mathematical
models, and the legitimacy of computations.
All students follow the same study
programme for the first two years, providing
a firm foundation in areas essential to further
study including: algebra, analysis, mechanics,
probability and statistics, complex analysis,
differential equations, multivariable calculus,
and numerical analysis. This means its easy
to transfer between any of these courses
during this time.
During the second year (or third year for
MSci students) students who are interested
in a teaching career may be able to transfer
to the Mathematics with Education course
to gain Qualified Teacher Status alongside
their mathematics degree. Graduates of
this programme will be able, on graduation,
to teach in a secondary school as a Newly
Qualified Teacher. To be eligible, you
must pass a suitability interview and
be performing at a 2.1 standard.
A key feature of the third and fourth years
is flexibility. Some students remain broad
in their interests, while others prefer to
specialise in areas such as statistics and
mathematical computation see degree
list on page 119.
You can choose from a wide range of options
in areas including pure mathematics,
mathematical physics, applied mathematics,
mathematical methods, numerical analysis
and statistics, as well as business or
humanities modules. You will also work
on individual and group projects
throughout your degree.
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Students on the Mathematics

with Education course will have
the same choice of optional
mathematics modules in Year 3 and
Year 4 (MSci) as students pursuing
the straight Mathematics degrees.
In addition, they will attend teaching
training courses, delivered at
Imperial by Canterbury Christ Church
University, and undertake a series
of in-school placements.
YEAR IN EUROPE DEGREES
Imperials Department of
Mathematics is one of only a few
such departments in the UK to offer
a year in Europe as an integral part
of your MSci degree. This provides
the opportunity for you to challenge
yourself in a different academic
and cultural environment.
The year abroad takes place in year
three. Opportunities are currently
available at leading universities
in France, Germany, Spain and
Switzerland via the Erasmus
scheme. You will normally be taught
in the language of the host country
so an acceptable proficiency in the
appropriate language is required
by the end of year two language
preparation is available at Imperial
(see page 19).
Selection for placements, some of
which are competitive due to limited
places, takes place in year two. It is
ordinarily only available to students
who are on track to achieve at least
a 2.1 by the end of this year.
JOINT MATHEMATICS AND

COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREES
See the Department of Computing

on page 98.
DID YOU KNOW?

Mathematical models
have long been used
to track the spread
of disease, but now
they are also helping
to tackle the spread
of disease resistance.
Imperials Dr Caroline
Colijn has modelled the
effectiveness of different
treatment strategies for limiting
the spread of drug-resistant
bacteria, a rising problem that
threatens our ability to treat even
basic infections in the future.
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The logical and analytical skills

developed through a degree in
mathematics are highly valued
by a wide range of employers.
Our graduates go on to a wide range
of careers in industry, government
and education, as well as
international banking, computing,
business, law and accountancy.
The MSci programmes in particular
prepare you for research careers
and are recognised throughout the
European Union, where four-year
undergraduate degrees tend
to be the norm.
have become
1
2
3
4
5
Trainee Investment Banker,

Goldman Sachs
Analyst, KPMG
Trainee Accountant, EY
Risk Analyst, Citibank
Software Engineer, BT
Dr Colin Cotter
+44 (0)20 7594 8484
ugmaths.admissions@imperial.ac.uk
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what can you study?
The study of the design,
development, operation
and manufacture of new
machines, devices and
mechanical processes
160
10.4 : 1
(for 2014 entry)
1st
The Department of
Mechanical Engineering
Imperials Department of Mechanical
Engineering is a large department with
a consistent record for excellent teaching
and research. Our academic staff specialise
in a range of areas including computational
mechanics, sustainable energy technology,
food technology, nuclear engineering,
nanomaterials and medical engineering.
Whilst traditional undergraduate
engineering courses are lecture-based
and orientated towards acquiring knowledge,
ours emphasise the development of
skills needed by the twenty-first century
graduate engineer: imagination, creativity,
intellectual agility and the ability to work
in multidisciplinary teams.
Our intensive engagement with industry
ensures that our courses remain relevant
to the profession, underpinned by facilities
and equipment that match those used in
industry, from Instron machines for testing
the strength of engineering materials
to microcontroller kits for testing the
performance of mechatronic systems.
You also have the chance to complete
a year in industry as part of your degree.

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MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Our teaching facilities are complemented by

a rapid prototyping, craft and wood-working
workshop (the IDEAs Lab) for students to
create prototypes using equipment such as
3D printers and a range of machine tools.
A-LEVELS
A* A* A or A* A A A
A*
Mathematics
A*/A Physics (A* is essential if

three A-levels are offered)
A
Fourth-year students working on the 2011

bio-ethanol race vehicle for the FS 2012
Silverstone event. The race vehicle was built
and designed by the Colleges alternative energy
Formula Student race team, Imperial Racing
Green. See one of our past teams in action:
IB PROGRAMME
40 points
bit.ly/imperial-formula-student
OUR DEGREES
MEng
MEng
Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad
MEng
Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry
MEng
Mechanical Engineering with a

Year in Industry and a Year Abroad
Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering
MEng
Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering

A further subject at higher level is

required in one of the following: Biology,
Chemistry, Computer Science, Design
Technology or Economics
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
H301
4 years
H304
4 years
n/a*
5 years
n/a*
5 years
Interview Home/EU
resident applicants
n/a*
4 years
Admissions test
n/a*
5 years

MEng
one or two of the following:

Biology, Chemistry, Computing,
Design Technology, Economics,
Electronics, Further Mathematics,
Art and Design (4th A-level only),
French or German (H304 only)
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
see page 62
* Apply initially for MEng Mechanical Engineering (H301).

These degrees are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
They also lead to the award of the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London
Institute (ACGI) see page 134.
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what can you study?
What you study

All students spend the first two years following
the same core programme to gain the fundamental
knowledge and intellectual and practical skills
that are required by all mechanical engineers. This
includes developing your skills in workshop practice,
and conducting your own design, make and test
projects in both years. The subjects studied currently
include computing, fluid mechanics, heat transfer,
materials, mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics,
stress analysis, technical presentation skills, and
management and business for engineers.
In year three you complete the core programme
with topics in machine system dynamics and
thermodynamics and energy. You also undertake
a literature survey project and a major group design,
make and test project and study a wide range
of technical and non-technical subjects, which
you can choose according to your interests.
In year four you undertake a substantial individual
project and choose further Masters level topics. These
vary from year to year, but may include subjects such as
design, art and creativity; manufacturing technology and
management; aircraft engine technology; and vehicle
propulsion technology. You may also study specialist
topics from other engineering departments, in areas
such as biomaterials, computer assistive and rehabilitive
devices or sustainable electrical systems, as well as
a language or a humanities subject such as history or
philosophy through Imperial Horizons (see page 18).
MECHANICAL WITH NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
Its possible to graduate with a specialist MEng

Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering degree if you
cover the requisite nuclear-focused modules in the
third and fourth years. These currently include an
introduction to nuclear energy and nuclear chemical
engineering, nuclear materials, nuclear thermal
hydraulics and nuclear reactor physics. Teaching is
delivered by the Departments of Chemical Engineering
(page 84) and Materials (page 114), as well as the
Department of Mechanical Engineering.
You should apply initially for MEng Mechanical Engineering
(H301) and transfer at the end of the second year.
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DID YOU
KNOW?
Scientists have developed
technology that enables
a user to control a robotic
hand via arm movements
and muscle vibrations,
which currently activate
two different grip
modes. The team still
have a number of steps
to complete before
the system can be
commercialised. However,
they believe their work
is a step towards making
robotic prosthetics more
robust, which could
widen their usefulness for
patients. In addition, the
team suggest the system
could also be adapted
to control technologies
around the home.
YEAR IN INDUSTRY DEGREE
Students interested in gaining

experience in an industrial setting
can take advantage of our close
links with a range of employers
to complete a year in industry
as part of their degree.
Not only is a year in industry a great
way to put the skills you have learnt
into practice, it may also contribute
to the professional development
requirement of gaining Chartered
engineer status.
Fourth-year student
Patricia investigating
the insertion forces
of surgical needles on
an agar brain phantom
YEAR ABROAD DEGREE
Year abroad students spend their

fourth year studying at a leading
university in Australia, Singapore or
the USA, or via the Erasmus scheme
in France, Germany, Switzerland or the
Netherlands. While abroad, you will
undertake a combination of classes
and a project, which in France may be
undertaken in industry, with grades
achieved counting towards your
Imperial degree. In France, Germany
and Switzerland, teaching is in the host
language so an acceptable proficiency
is required language classes are
available to help you prepare. Limited
places means competition for some
placements is strong so only students
who are on track for a 2.1 degree
or better by the time of selection
in year three will be eligible.
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Our close industry links ensure that
many graduates leave Imperial with jobs
already lined up. Career opportunities
include research and development, design,
production and plant management. Several
of our graduates work in Formula One or
related industries, and the opportunity to
specialise in nuclear engineering prepares
students for employment in an industry
now poised for expansion.
have become
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Graduate Engineer, Aston Martin

Graduate Design Engineer, Dyson Ltd
Flight Operations Engineer, AirAsia
Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Arup
Graduate Engineer, GKN Aerospace
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+44 (0)20 7594 7008
me.admissions@imperial.ac.uk
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what can you study?
Medicine
The science of understanding,
diagnosing, preventing and
curing illness and damage to
the human body and mind
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Total expected intake
8: 1
Overall applications : admissions ratio
(for 2014 entry)
3rd
in the UK (joint) in clinical medicine
based on proportion of world
leading research

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The School of Medicine

Imperials School of Medicine is
responsible for undergraduate teaching
within the Faculty of Medicine. The Faculty
is one of the largest in Europe, with medical
campuses across north and west London.
We have excellent links to, and partnerships
with, a wide range of National Health Service
(NHS) Trusts, hospitals and clinics both in
and outside of London. This access to a very
large and diverse patient population enables
our students to gain clinical experience
from the very start of their studies.
Our teaching is underpinned by clinical
expertise and internationally competitive
research. It also draws on a wide range of
teaching from colleagues within the Faculty
of Medicine and in other departments at
Imperial. This ensures that our graduates have
the fullest opportunity to gain the scientific
knowledge, clinical skills, professional attitude
and personal values required for the care
of patients in the NHS, and for research.
Developing key skills in areas such as
communication, medical ethics and law,
and information technology is a core part
of the student experience.
In addition, students who do not currently
hold a BSc in a science subject will have the
chance to develop their research skills and
scientific knowledge during the BSc year
of the MBBS/BSc course.
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
The following entry requirements apply to the
MBBS courses based at Imperial. Applicants
to the programme at Lee Kong Chian School
of Medicine, Singapore must meet the criteria
specified at: www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg
A-LEVELS (A100 only)
OUR DEGREES
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
MBBS/BSc
Medicine
A100
6 years
MBBS/PhD
Medicine
n/a*
8/9 years
MBBS
Graduate Medicine
A109
5 years
MBBS
Medicine
(delivered at Lee Kong Chian
School of Medicine, Singapore)
n/a
5 years
* Apply initially for A100 (MBBS/BSc) or A109 (Graduate Medicine).

To apply for the MBBS delivered at LKCMedicine please use NTUs
online application portal. Applications are open between October 2016
and April 2017; you should not apply via UCAS.
AAA
overall, to be achieved in the same sitting
and to include:
A
Chemistry
Biology
in any third subject excluding

General Studies and Critical Thinking
Please note that while our minimum offer is A A A,

a standard offer is likely to be A* A A.
IB PROGRAMME (A100 only)

38 points
6
Please note: successful applicants for Medicine at Imperial will need to

undergo health assessments and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
check before their place can be confirmed for details see:
www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/medicine
Successful applicants for the LKCMedicine programme will need

to undergo health assessments and will be required to complete
a Criminal Record Declaration.
2.1
GRADUATE MBBS (A109)

BSc or PhD in a biological subject
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA (all applicants)

Standard level College English language
requirement see page 62
As a School, we are fully committed, both individually and

collectively, to upholding the principles and values enshrined
in the NHS Constitution and to selecting future doctors who will
adhere to them. You can download a PDF copy of the Constitution
at bit.ly/nhs-constitution-pdf
Admissions test BMAT is required

Interview candidates who demonstrate
potential on their UCAS form
All MBBS degrees based at Imperial College London are professionally
accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC). The MBBS degree at
LKCMedicine is recognised by the Singapore Medical Council. All MBBS
degrees delivered at the College also lead to the award of the Associateship
of Imperial College School of Medicine (AICSM) see page 134.
We welcome applications from overseas students

and accept a wide variety of international
qualifications. For further guidance see:
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what can you study?
What you study
MBBS in Singapore
We offer three routes to achieving the MBBS

qualification at Imperial College London:
Achieving an MBBS degree from

Imperial provides you with a primary
medical qualification (PMQ). This
entitles you to provisional registration
with the General Medical Council
(GMC) and license to practise in
approved Foundation Year 1 posts,
subject only to acceptance by the
GMC that your fitness to practise is
not impaired. You will need to apply
for a Foundation Year 1 post during
the final year of your undergraduate
course through the UK Foundation
Programme Office selection scheme,
which allocates these posts on a
competitive basis. So far, all suitably
qualified UK graduates have found
a place on the Foundation Year 1
programme, but this cannot
be guaranteed.
The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine

(LKCMedicine) offers a five-year
undergraduate programme leading to
a medical degree (MBBS) awarded jointly
by Imperial and Nanyang Technological
University (NTU) in Singapore. It is targeted
primarily at Singaporean students.
MBBS/BSc MEDICINE
This degree is designed for those who do not yet have

a first degree in a biological science subject. It leads
to the award of both a BSc and an MBBS. The course is
delivered through a combination of classroom-based
study and extensive clinical experience.
Students learning
to take blood as part
of a practical in the
Sir Alexander Fleming
laboratory
Over the course of the programme you will gain clinical

experience at many of our partner NHS Trusts, which
are carefully selected to give you a broad and balanced
clinical learning experience. Years one and two focus
on the scientific basis of medicine and the foundations
of clinical practice including early clinical experience.
Year six includes a range of

clinical attachments, professional
work experience, courses,
specialised study modules
and an elective period.
Year three consists of three 10-week clinical

attachments, which may be at any of the hospitals
associated with Imperial. You will spend year four
working towards the BSc by undertaking a series
of modules and a supervised research project or a
specialist course in an area of particular scientific
or medical interest see our website for details on
current BSc options. Year five includes a dedicated
pathology course followed by six clinical specialties.
This course, for those who already

have at least a 2.1 in an appropriate
biological science degree, allows you
to achieve the MBBS qualification in
five years. The first two years focus
on science and foundation clinical
skills. Tailored opportunities to
pursue research and scholarship
will also be provided. Years three to
five follow years three, five and six of
the six-year programme. You will be
exempted from the BSc Honours year
of the MBBS/BSc programme.
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GRADUATE MBBS MEDICINE
MBBS/PhD MEDICINE
DID YOU
KNOW?
Imperial researchers are working on a
device that applies a mild electrical current
to the scalp to prevent motion sickness.
The team tested their technique by sitting
brave volunteers in a motorised rotating
chair that also tilts, simulating the motions
that tend to make people sick.
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Exceptional students on either

of the above MBBS programmes may
be offered the opportunity to include
a PhD as part of their course. This
consists of three years research,
taken either after completion of
the BSc for those following the
six-year MBBS programme or after
the second year of the Graduate
programme. After the three years
of research are complete, you
will resume the rest of the MBBS
programme, graduating with both
an MBBS and a PhD qualification.
On successful completion of the

Foundation Year 1 programme you will
be eligible to apply for full registration
with the GMC before entering
Foundation Year 2. Doctors need full
registration with a licence to practise
for unsupervised medical practice in
the NHS or UK private practice.
LKCMedicines innovative programme

is recognised by the Singapore Medical
Council. It has been designed and
developed by Imperial in collaboration
with LKCMedicine faculty to produce doctors
who will meet Singapores healthcare needs.
It emphasises the clinical relevance of the
basic sciences and early patient interaction
from the very beginning of the course,
training you to put a patients individual
needs at the centre of all care.
You will gain a thorough understanding
of the scientific basis for medicine, as well
as broader management and communication
skills. You will also benefit from innovative
and interactive approaches to learning,
including extensive use of simulation,
team-based learning and e-learning.
In addition to medical practice,

graduates of the School have entered
such diverse careers as biomedical
research, the pharmaceutical industry,
scientific journalism and healthcare
management.
Graduates of this programme will serve

a five-year (Singaporeans) or six-year
(non-Singaporeans) service obligation,
excluding housemanship or first-year
residency training. You will receive career
guidance during the course, including
guidance on applying for postgraduate
medical training.
This information is correct at the time of printing

(January 2016), but please be aware that regulations
in this area are subject to change.
For more details about this course see:

www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg
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+44 (0)20 7594 7259
medicine.ug.admissions@imperial.ac.uk
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what can you study?
Physics
The study of the universe and
its origins; the understanding
of how matter behaves
through space and time
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6.8 : 1
(for 2014 entry)
92%
of research classed as world leading
research or internationally excellent

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/physics
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The Department of Physics
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Imperials Department of Physics is one

of the largest and most exciting in the UK.
Our vibrant and internationally leading
research programme provides broad-based
coverage of both fundamental and applied
physics, contributing to ground-breaking
discoveries in fields such as string theory,
the origins of the universe, particle physics,
thermonuclear fusion, laser science, and
materials physics, among many others.
Past Department members include three Nobel
Prize winners, and we are currently home to 15
Fellows of the Royal Society. Recent highlights
of our research programme have included the
discovery of the most distant quasar yet seen,
confirmation of exactly how round an electron
is, the concept of space-time cloaking,
how the recent behaviour of the Sun may be
influencing climate, and our leading role in
the successful search for the Higgs boson.
Our students have access to state-of-the-art
lasers, facilities for nanoscale fabrication
in clean room environments, plasma physics
experiments, and data collected from
major experiments such as CERN and from
international space missions.
We have recently established an Industry
Club to cement our relationship with industry
and bring direct benefits to our students.
A number of companies have also been
successfully spun out from research
within the Department.
A-LEVELS
A* A* A
A*
Mathematics
Physics
IB PROGRAMME
39 points
7, 6, 6 at higher level which must
include Mathematics and Physics
Presidents Undergraduate Scholars

(from left to right) Darius, Amalia and Sumer
working with lasers in the Blackett Lab
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
see page 62
their UCAS form
OUR DEGREES
BSc
Physics
MSci
Physics
BSc
Physics and Music Performance
MSci
Physics with a Year in Europe
BSc
Physics with Science Education
MSci
Physics with Science Education
BSc
Physics with Theoretical Physics
MSci
UCAS
CODE
LENGTH
F300
3 years
F303
4 years
F3W3
4 years
F309
4 years
n/a*
3 years
n/a*
4 years
F325
3 years
F390
4 years
* Apply initially for any BSc or MSci course within the Department of Physics.

degrees
applicants: Grade 8 with
distinction in a suitable musical
instrument in the Associated
Board of the Royal Schools of
Music (ABRSM) examination,
or equivalent, usually achieved
by age 15 this age requirement
may be waived for strong
applicants. Suitable applicants
will be invited to audition.
These degrees are accredited by the Institute of Physics. They also lead to the award
of the Associateship of the Royal College of Science (ARCS) see page 134.
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what can you study?
PHYSICS WITH THEORETICAL PHYSICS
This degree is ideally suited to those with a

specific interest in mathematics and its application.
It places less emphasis on experimental work.
Years one and two include an additional mathematics
module, and as the degree progresses, a choice
of theoretical optional modules in areas such
as group theory, complexity and networks, general
relativity and quantum field theory. The final-year
project is also on a theoretical topic.
PHYSICS WITH SCIENCE EDUCATION
Members of the
Plasma Physics Group
working in the Gas Gun
facility, which provides
the opportunity to
investigate how
materials behave
under high pressures
and temperatures
What you study
Imperials Physics graduates are sought

after by a wide range of employers for
example, the electronics industry needs
physicists to design next-generation
display technologies, lasers, optical fibres,
and advanced semiconductor devices.
Increasingly the energy sector looks to
physicists to improve photovoltaic cells for
solar energy generation, to optimise wave
and wind power technologies, and to improve
the efficiency of electrical components.
In years one and two all students

study a common core of modules
to gain a good grounding in the
fundamental aspects of physics,
mathematics and experimental
methods. This includes topics
such as mathematics, mechanics,
electromagnetism, quantum
physics, relativity, optics and
thermodynamics.

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Research Analyst,
National Physical Laboratory
R&D Engineer, BBC
Technology Consultant, IBM
Graduate Trainee,
European Space Agency
Software Engineer,
Ocado Technology
We introduce more optional

modules as the degree progresses,
giving you greater flexibility to
follow your interests, in areas such
as astrophysics, medical imaging,
plasma physics, cosmology, laser
technology and unification. In year
three you may also choose to take
a business or humanities module.
All our degrees include a substantial
final-year project undertaken in
one of our research groups.
This degree allows you to combine the study of

physics with the opportunity to acquire Qualified
Teacher Status (QTS). Upon completion you will be
qualified to teach science at schools in England and
Wales without the need for a further postgraduate
qualification. Students should initially apply for any
of the Departments other degrees and transfer at the
end of their second year. Our teacher training partner
is Canterbury Christ Church University, a leading
provider of Initial Teacher Training (ITT).
DID YOU
KNOW?
Imperial physicists are amongst those
who designed, engineered and built the CMS
detector one of two huge experiments at
the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which in
2012 confirmed the discovery of the Higgs
boson. The LHC has now been restarted and is
operating at one-and-a-half times the energy,
which the team hope will allow them to find
out more about elusive dark matter.
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PHYSICS AND MUSIC

PERFORMANCE
This degree offers a unique

opportunity to combine physics with
a passion for music performance,
preparing you for a professional
career in either field. Taught jointly
by Imperial and the Royal College
of Music (RCM), you will study all the
core physics material from our threeyear BSc degree as well as some
optional modules to ensure that you
graduate as a fully qualified physicist.
In parallel, you will complete the
main performance elements of
the RCMs BMus degree on one
principal instrument. Because of the
demanding workload the course is
spread over four years.
YEAR IN EUROPE DEGREE
This degree offers you the chance

to challenge yourself in a different
academic and cultural environment.
You will have the opportunity to
spend year three studying at a
leading university in France, Germany,
Spain, Italy or Switzerland via the
Erasmus scheme. While abroad you
undertake a combination of modules
and a major project, with grades
achieved counting towards your
Imperial degree. Teaching is normally
in the host countrys language so
some year one and two modules may
be substituted for language studies to
ensure you achieve the required level.
Limited places means competition
for some placements is strong so
only students who are on track for
a 2.1 degree or above by the time of
selection in year two will be eligible.
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+44 (0)20 7594 7513
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
About our degrees

TYPES OF QUALIFICATIONS
Our degrees lead to the award of

one of the following qualifications:
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Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Master in Science (MSci)
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Master of Engineering (MEng)
Bachelor of Medicine and
Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
The MEng and MSci are known as

integrated Masters awards whereby
study at the level of a Bachelors
degree with Honours is combined
with Masters-level study during the
latter stages of a single, continuous
programme of study.
Students on our six-year Bachelor
of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
(MBBS) degree undertake a one-year
intercalated BSc degree between
years three and four. This allows
them to gain a further qualification
in a subject related to medicine
alongside their MBBS degree.
ASSOCIATESHIPS
All Imperial undergraduates receive

an Associateship awarded by one of our
historic constituent colleges in addition
to their main Imperial degree:
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Associateship of Royal College of Science

(ARCS)
Associateship of Royal School of Mines (ARSM)
Associateship of the City and Guilds
of London Institute (ACGI)
Associateship of the Imperial College
School of Medicine (AICSM)
The information given in this printed

prospectus may change following
publication. In particular (without
limitation) the following details
may change:
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EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER

AND ACCUMULATION SYSTEM
All of our science and engineering courses

are assigned a credit value under the
European Credit Transfer and Accumulation
System (ECTS), a Europe-wide credit system
for higher education. Our Bachelors degrees
have a value of at least 180 ECTS credits.
Our integrated Masters degrees have a value
ranging from at least 240 credits to 270
credits. ECTS does not currently apply
to our MBBS courses.
courses/our-degrees
Joint Honours degrees, combining

two disciplines, are available
in certain subjects.
The College may make changes to

available courses where the College
considers this is necessary.
Optional modules may not all run
every year.
Fees for Home and EU students
are regulated by the UK government,
and will increase in line with any
increases to the fee caps set by
the government.
Fees for Overseas students as
well as those for students from the
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
are set annually in the summer before
a course commences and will increase
each academic year.
The College may amend the
bursaries offered each year, for
reasons such as (among other things)
to ensure that funding is effectively
meeting the needs of students.
In addition, the timing and number
of payments may change in response
to student feedback.
Please check the relevant pages

of the Undergraduate Study website
for the latest information at:
TERM DATES
201718
Autumn term:
Spring term:
Summer term:
30 September
15 December 2017
6 January
23 March 2018
28 April
29 June 2018
These dates are provisional and may be amended. Some courses, for example
those with a year abroad or with a year in industry, have different term dates.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All entry requirements listed in the

prospectus reflect the minimum
requirement needed to be considered
for admission. Achievement of the
minimum requirement does not
guarantee entry to the College.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

AND REGULATIONS
All students of the College are required

to comply with the full terms and
conditions and regulations of the
College. For the full terms and conditions
and regulations that apply to students
of the College, please see:
www.imperial.ac.uk/students/
terms-and-conditions
DATA PROTECTION
The College processes the personal

data of applicants in order to manage
the admissions process. The personal
data of registered students is
processed for administrative purposes.
Any processing of personal data will be
made in accordance with the Colleges
Data Protection Policy and the Data
Protection Act 1998. Find out more at:
www.imperial.ac.uk/
admin-services/legal-servicesoffice/data-protection/
our-policy
STATISTICS
Statistics on student and staff

numbers and applications:admissions
ratios in this prospectus relate to the
academic year 201415, and are taken
from the Imperial College London
Pocket Statistics Guide 201415:
www.imperial.ac.uk/about/
introducing-imperial/
facts-and-figures/collegedata-and-statistics-catalogue
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Wolfson Laboratories
31 Flowers Building
32 Chemistry Building
33 Sir Alexander Fleming
Building
34 Chemistry RCS1
35 52 Princes Gate
36 Alumni Visitor Centre
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AZ COURSE
DIRECTORY
UCAS LENGTH
CODE (YEARS) DEGREE DEGREE TITLE
DEPARTMENT
H401
MEng
Aeronautical Engineering
Aeronautics
66
n/a
MEng
Aeronautical Engineering with a Year Abroad1
Aeronautics
66
n/a
MEng
Aeronautical Engineering with a Year in Industry1
Aeronautics
66
n/a
MEng
Aeronautics with Spacecraft Engineering1
Aeronautics
66
C700
BSc
Biochemistry
Life Sciences
76
C701
BSc
Biochemistry with a Year in Industry/Research
Life Sciences
76
C7R1
BSc
Biochemistry with French for Science
Life Sciences
76
C7R2
BSc
Biochemistry with German for Science
Life Sciences
76
C7N2
BSc
Life Sciences
76
C7NG
BSc
Life Sciences
76
C7NF
BSc
Biochemistry with Management and a Year in Industry/Research
Life Sciences
76
C7NA
BSc
Biochemistry with Management with a Year in Industry/Research
Life Sciences
76
C702
BSc
Biochemistry with Research Abroad
Life Sciences
76
C7R4
BSc
Biochemistry with Spanish for Science
Life Sciences
76
C100
BSc
Biological Sciences
Life Sciences
74
C110
BSc
Biological Sciences with a Year in Industry/Research
Life Sciences
74
C1R1
BSc
Biological Sciences with French for Science
Life Sciences
74
C1R2
BSc
Biological Sciences with German for Science
Life Sciences
74
C1N2
BSc
Life Sciences
74
C1NG
BSc
Life Sciences
74
C1NF
BSc
Biological Sciences with Management and a Year in Industry/Research
Life Sciences
74
C1NA
BSc
Biological Sciences with Management with a Year in Industry/Research
Life Sciences
74
C102
BSc
Biological Sciences with Research Abroad
Life Sciences
74
C1R4
BSc
Biological Sciences with Spanish for Science
Life Sciences
74
BJ95
MEng
Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Materials
114
BH9C
MEng
Biomedical Engineering
Bioengineering
70
n/a
MEng
Biomedical Engineering with a Year Abroad2
Bioengineering
70
n/a
MEng
Biomedical Engineering with a Year in Industry2
Bioengineering
70
J700
BSc
Biotechnology
Life Sciences
76
J702
BSc
Biotechnology with a Year in Industry/Research
Life Sciences
76
J7R1
BSc
Biotechnology with French for Science
Life Sciences
76
J7R2
BSc
Biotechnology with German for Science
Life Sciences
76
J7N2
BSc
Life Sciences
76
J7NF
BSc
Biotechnology with Management with a Year in Industry/Research
Life Sciences
76
J701
BSc
Biotechnology with Research Abroad
Life Sciences
76
J7R4
BSc
Biotechnology with Spanish for Science
Life Sciences
76
H801
MEng
84
H802
MEng
Chemical Engineering with a Year Abroad
84
H890
MEng
Chemical with Nuclear Engineering
84
F100
BSc
Chemistry
Chemistry
88
F103
MSci
Chemistry
Chemistry
88
F105
MSci
Chemistry with a Year in Industry
Chemistry
F1R1
MSci
Chemistry with French for Science
Chemistry
F1R2
MSci
Chemistry with German for Science
Chemistry
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DEPARTMENT
F1NF
BSc
Chemistry with Management
Chemistry
88
FN11
BSc
Chemistry with Management and a Year in Industry
Chemistry
88
F124
MSci
Chemistry
88
F125
MSci
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and a Year in Industry
Chemistry
88
F1F3
MSci
Chemistry
88
F1FH
MSci
Chemistry with Molecular Physics and a Year in Industry
Chemistry
88
F104
MSci
Chemistry
88
F101
MSci
Chemistry with Research Abroad and a Year in Industry
Chemistry
88
F1R4
MSci
Chemistry with Spanish for Science
Chemistry
88
H201
MEng
Civil Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
92
H202
MEng
Civil Engineering with a Year Abroad
Civil and Environmental Engineering
92
G400
BEng
Computing
Computing
96
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G401
MEng
Computing
Computing
96
G700
MEng
Computing (Artificial Intelligence)
Computing
96
G501
MEng
Computing (Computational Management)
Computing
96
G430
MEng
Computing (Computation in Biology and Medicine)
Computing
96
GG47
MEng
Computing (Games, Vision and Interaction)
Computing
96
G402
MEng
Computing (International Programme of Study)
Computing
96
G600
MEng
Computing (Software Engineering)
Computing
28G3
MEng
Design Engineering
Dyson School of Design Engineering
96
102
C180
BSc
Ecology and Environmental Biology
Life Sciences
H600
BEng
106
H604
MEng
106
H601
MEng
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year Abroad
106
H6N2
MEng
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Management
106
HG65
BEng
106
GH56
MEng
106
HG6M
MEng
Electronic and Information Engineering with a Year Abroad
106
F600
BSc
Geology
Earth Science and Engineering
110
F640
MSci
Geology
110
F661
MSci
Geology and Geophysics
110
F601
MSci
Geology with a Year Abroad
110
F662
BSc
Geophysics
110
F660
MSci
Geophysics
110
F664
MSci
Geophysics with a Year Abroad
110
JF52
BEng
Materials
114
JFM2
MEng
Materials
114
J5N2
BEng
Materials with Management
Materials
114
J5H8
MEng
Materials with Nuclear Engineering
Materials
114
G100
BSc
Mathematics
Mathematics
118
G103
MSci
Mathematics
Mathematics
118
GG14
BEng
Computing/Mathematics
98
GG41
MEng
98
GI43
MEng
Mathematics and Computer Science (Computational Statistics)
98
IG11
MEng

98
88
GG31
BSc
Mathematics, Optimisation and Statistics
Mathematics
118
88
G125
BSc
Mathematics (Pure Mathematics)
Mathematics
118
88
G104
MSci
Mathematics with a Year in Europe
Mathematics
118
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G1F3
BSc
Mathematics with Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics
Mathematics
118
n/a
BSc
Mathematics with Education3
Mathematics
118
n/a
MSci
Mathematics with Education3
Mathematics
118
G102
BSc
Mathematics with Mathematical Computation
Mathematics
118
G1G3
BSc
Mathematics with Statistics
Mathematics
118
G1GH
BSc
Mathematics with Statistics for Finance
Mathematics
118
H301
MEng
122
H304
MEng
Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad
122
n/a
MEng
Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry4
122
n/a
MEng
Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry and a Year Abroad4
122
n/a
MEng
Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering4
122
n/a
MEng
Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering and a Year in Industry4
122
B101
BSc
Medical Biosciences
Medicine
80
B111
BSc
Medical Biosciences with Management
Medicine
80
A109
MBBS
Medicine (Graduate)
Medicine
126
A100
MBBS/
BSc
Medicine
Medicine
126
n/a
8/9
MBBS/
PhD
Medicine5
Medicine
126
n/a
MBBS
Medicine (Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Singapore)6
Medicine
126
C500
BSc
Microbiology
Life Sciences
F663
MSci
Petroleum Geoscience
110
F300
BSc
Physics
Physics
130
F303
MSci
Physics
Physics
130
F3W3
BSc
Physics
130
F309
MSci
Physics with a Year in Europe
Physics
130
n/a
BSc
Physics with Science Education7
Physics
130
n/a
MSci
Physics with Science Education7
Physics
130
F325
BSc
Physics
130
F390
MSci
Physics
130
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