Biochemistry with French for Science

Advance your understanding of biochemistry on this four-year course, which includes a year spent with an approved university in France.<br/><br/>Youll build familiarity with key aspects of the industry, including commercialising technology, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property and patents.<br/><br/>The language element of this course will see you explore the theory and practice of translation. This includes opportunities to analyse the history, politics, science and technology of French-speaking countries.<br/><br/>Youll also benefit from close interaction with the departments internationally leading research programme, with access to facilities including modern microscopes and tissue culture suites.<br/><br/>Through laboratory and computational work, youll acquire the skills required to design, carry out and analyse data from biochemical experiments.<br/><br/>Your third year will be spent at a French-speaking university, where you will attend lectures and conduct a research project as you experience a different cultural environment.<br/><br/>The final year offers you increased freedom to follow your own interests in chosen subject areas. Youll choose from a wide range of optional modules on topics such as synthetic biology, cancer and bioinformatics.<br/><br/>Youll then apply your expertise to a substantial project or dissertation.<br/><br/>Your studies will be complemented by a dedicated Life Science Skills programme, where youll be trained in quantitative skills, programming, statistics, and scientific writing and presentation.<br/><br/>Please note: **this course is not suitable for native or near-native French speakers**.<br/><br/>Normally only students who are on track for at least a 2:1 by the end of their second year, will be eligible to spend their third year abroad.<br/><br/>**As well as your main Imperial degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the Royal College of Science (ARCS) on completion of this course.**