Biotechnology with French for Science

Biotechnology with French for Science is a degree that takes a bold and far-sighted view of what a scientist needs to be. Biotechnology is the application of biological systems and living organisms to develop products and processes with practical value, from medicines and vaccines to agricultural improvements and industrial enzymes. It is one of the most rapidly advancing areas of modern science, sitting at the intersection of molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and engineering.

French for Science adds a dimension that most science degrees lack: the ability to access, present, and collaborate on scientific and technical work in another major world language.

At Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine you will study across four years on a full-time programme. Imperial is one of the world's leading science and technology universities, and the scientific rigour and depth of this degree reflect that standing. You will build a thorough grounding in the biological sciences, molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, and the engineering principles relevant to biotechnology, alongside the French language training needed to engage with scientific and technical material in French.

You will learn how to present scientific and technical content in French, developing a professional bilingual competence that is rare and genuinely valued in international research and commercial settings. The combination positions you to work with scientific collaborators, read literature, and engage with regulatory bodies and industry partners across the French-speaking world.

Graduates of biotechnology with French for Science are equipped for careers at the leading edge of the life sciences industry and in international scientific research. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, research institutes, and agricultural and industrial biotechnology firms are major employers. The French language competence opens additional doors in francophone scientific environments, including European regulatory agencies and international research collaborations.

Postgraduate study, whether a Masters or PhD in biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related specialism, is a natural and well-supported direction for those who wish to pursue research or highly specialist professional roles.