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Number onefor career prospects

The Guardian University Guide 2016

Among the top 10 bestuniversities in the world

QS World University Rankings 2015–2016

Located in London,the UK’s best student city

QS Best Student Cities 2016

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“ I could tell a hundred stories about the little ways Imperial has come to surprise and impress me.”

WHAT CAN YOU STUDY?LIFE AT IMPERIAL

A–Z course directoryAbout our degreesAeronauticsBioengineeringBiological sciences, biochemistry, biotechnologyBiomedical scienceChemical engineeringChemistryCivil and environmental engineeringComputingDesign engineeringElectrical and electronic engineeringGeology and geophysicsMaterialsMathematicsMechanical engineeringMedicineNuclear engineeringPhysics

HighlightsA community of discoveryLearning at the cutting edgeAcademic supportBroaden your horizonsUndergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP)Careers and entrepreneurshipLocation, location, locationLiving in LondonCampus lifeStudent life AccommodationHere to helpFees and fundingHow to applyCampus maps

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Find out more about College life from our student bloggers

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Big names have dropped by to see what’s happening at the College

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Come and see Imperial for yourself at one of our Open Days

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/visit

WHAT’S INSIDE?

“ I could tell a hundred stories about the little ways Imperial has come to surprise and impress me.”

Sir James Dyson and the President of China

visited the College in 2015

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Imperial College London is a one-of-a-kind university in the UK, focusing exclusively on science, engineering, medicine and business. You’ll be joining a community of like-minded people who share your passion for your subject. Such a concentration of talent from many di�erent 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, industry-inspired project work and exciting careers. And it starts right here.

Welcometo

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for all rst-year students in College accommodation – see page 50 for terms and conditions

Graduation ceremonies are held in the magnicent neighbouring Royal Albert Hall.

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.

GUARANTEEDACCOMMODATION

340+student-led clubs, societies and projects – one of the largest ranges of any UK university – see page 46

are associated with the College including Sir Alexander Fleming who discovered penicillin, the rst antibiotic, in 1928.

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ONE OF THE MOST GENEROUS BURSARY SCHEMES OF ANY UK UNIVERSITY

14 Nobellaureates

No.1 for research impactImperial has the greatest concentration of high-impact research of any major UK university

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.

3RD IN EUROPE AND8TH IN THE WORLD

covering areas such as business, languages, social sciences and global challenges to broaden your education and give you a competitive edge – see page 18

Highlights

The maximum Imperial Bursary available per year – greater than similar support at any other UK university.

of �rst-year Home students received an Imperial Bursary towards their living costs in 2014–15.

£60,000

FREE MONEYUnlike 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

45%No.1 forgraduateprospects

The Complete University Guide 2016

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015–16

Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) – the process by which the UK higher education funding bodies assess the quality of university research

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See page 58 for details.

QUEEN’S TOWER The heart of our South Kensington Campus

SOAK UP THE SUNSHINE...in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, two of the city’s 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

TAKE A BALLET CLASS...at the English National Ballet, which caters for all levels, and o�ers concessions for students.

5 minutes

EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF DESIGN...at the annual graduate show for our two unique double Master’s 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.

6 minutes

FREE

Imperial is at the heart of ‘Albertopolis’, the realisation of Prince Albert’s 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 Master’s courses with the Natural History Museum.

LIVE, LEARN, BE INSPIRED AND ENTERTAINED ALL IN ONE PLACE...

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ENJOY PERFORMANCES...by some of the world’s nest 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

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

FREE

ENJOY ART SPANNING 3,000 YEARS OF HISTORY...in the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).

4 minutes

FREE

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

FREE

LEARN GERMAN...from scratch or build on existing skills in classes at the Goethe-Institut.

3 minutes

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Walking time from the Queen’s Tower

FEED YOUR SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE...at events at the Royal Geographical Society.

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ENTER THE WORLD OF MUSIC...through the Royal College of Music’s event series.

4 minutes

Discover Imperial and this beautiful area of South Kensington through 360˚ photos, video tours and slideshows:

www.imperial.ac.uk/interactivemap

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It’s 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.

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 you’ll 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 you’ll get to experience their expertise rst 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 o�ers over 400 students a year a hands-on experience in one of our research teams – see pages 22–23.

Imperial represents everything that’s most exciting about science, engineering, medicine and business. It’s a place where engineers work alongside clinicians, scientists rub shoulders with designers, and mathematicians collaborate with business experts.

Imperial is a place where exciting things happen every day. That’s not surprising considering who works here – people who...

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... amaze the public with their discoveries, like Professor Sir John Pendry, whose work on metamaterials underpinned the development of the rst invisibility cloak.

... have created life-changing innovations, like Regius Professor Chris Toumazou, developer of one of the world’s rst cochlear implants, enabling deaf people to hear.

... 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.

... break new ground in their eld, 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.

... 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 spacecra§, orbiting Saturn, and on the JUICE spacecra§, due to reach Jupiter’s largest moon in around 2030.

have been awarded to members of our sta� from three prestigious societies:

f the Royal Society f the Royal Academy of Engineering f the Academy of Medical Sciences

... 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 articial intelligence inspired lm-maker Alex Garland. Professor Shanahan acted as scientic advisor on Alex Garland’s 2015 lm Ex Machina.

A community of discovery

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Conserving rainforests in tropical Asia is the goal of the SAFE project, which is studying rainforests in Borneo to understand how logging and deforestation a�ect the ability of the tropical landscape to support a unique diversity of life.

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 a�ected over 500 amphibian species worldwide, wiping out thousands of frog, toad and salamander populations.

Our research comes alive when it reaches the people who need it and want it the most. We’re best described as a community of problem solvers who are dedicated to nding solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges – and we want you to join us in our search!

Bruise trousers Undergraduate bioengineers at Imperial have developed prototype ‘bruise trousers’ that enable people with paralysis to more easily detect potential injuries a§er sport. Consisting of light-tting, breathable, high-waisted Lycra trousers and reactive lm, they enable sportspeople to quickly detect impacts to their body following a match.

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 e�ective vaccine remains the best hope of ending the epidemic.

Preventing up to three million deaths from malaria each year 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 nding new ways to tackle the disease.

PROBLEM SOLVING ON A GLOBAL SCALE

Robot hand Imperial scientists have developed a robotic hand that is controlled via arm movements. It responds to tiny vibrations that muscle bres 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.

Delivering a�ordable 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.

GLOBAL GAME-CHANGERS

Tackling the growing threat of superbugs is the focus of Imperial’s Antimicrobial Research Collaborative. Although antibiotics have transformed medicine, their increasing use has created bacteria that are immune to their e�ects. These drug-resistant bugs currently kill around 700,000 a year worldwide, and this gure is set to rise.

APPROXIMATELY 56% OF RURAL INDIAN HOUSEHOLDS DON’THAVE ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY

CLEVERGADGETS

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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. We’re 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.

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 year’s Imperial Festival. Come and see for yourself at the §h Imperial Festival on 7–8 May 2016.

bit.ly/imperial-festival-2015

the possibilities...

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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. We’re 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.

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 year’s Imperial Festival. Come and see for yourself at the §h Imperial Festival on 7–8 May 2016.

bit.ly/imperial-festival-2015

the possibilities...the possibilities...

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Learning at the cutting edgeImperial 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.

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From Prudhoe Bay on the north Alaskan coast, all the way to the world’s southernmost city, Ushuaia in Argentina, our Racing Green Endurance team became the �rst to drive the full 26,000km of the Pan-American Highway in an electric car.

Learn from PhD students who receive training in how to support our teaching activities.

all the way to the world’s southernmost city, Ushuaia

KEY FACTS

Teaching normally takes place on weekdays, between 9.00 and 17.50.

Wednesday a�ernoons are kept free for recreational activities such as sport.

LEARNING METHODS f lectures (large group teaching) f tutorials (small group teaching)

to build on lecture material f peer tutorials where students

from higher years tutor �rst-year students

f laboratory classes, practicals and �eldwork

f problem solving classes f industry placements f project work f e-learning

TYPES OF ASSESSMENT f traditional closed book exams

with essay-type questions f open book or take away exams f exams with short answer

questions f computer-based exams f coursework and/or

laboratory work f 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

GAIN A PROFESSIONALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATIONOver 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 eld, such as Chartered Chemist or Chartered Engineer. As well as higher earnings potential and better career prospects, professional registration brings international recognition of your qualication if you are preparing for a career further aeld.

Our wind-wave-current flume is capable of reproducing

shallow- and intermediate-depth waves.

ENGAGE WITH THE LATEST DISCOVERIESOne 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. You’ll also have the chance to develop your own research skills through hands-on experience both inside and outside the classroom, supporting your development as a critical thinker capable of applying your own ideas.

WORK ACROSS DISCIPLINESYou will benet 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 di�erent 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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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

At Imperial we’ll encourage you to push the boundaries of your knowledge and use your talents in new and di�erent ways. To help smooth the transition to university study, we’ve got a comprehensive network of academic support in place so you know that there will always be help on hand if you need it.

TUTORINGAND MENTORING

Personal tutorA member of sta� from your department who is on hand throughout your experience to o�er guidance on both personal and academic issues.

Senior tutorBased within your department and o�ering a further point of personal and academic guidance to undergraduates.

College tutorsA College-wide network of male and female sta� who can provide condential advice on any academic and personal issues, regardless of your department.

Research project supervisorMany of our degrees involve an independent research project in the nal 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.

SPECIALIST SUPPORTAND TRAINING

Centre for Academic EnglishFor undergraduates whose rst language is not English, the Centre o�ers free in-sessional courses, workshops, consultations, and self-study resources to develop academic language skills and literacy, as well as classes focused on social English.

Disability Advisory ServiceStudents with a disability, specic learning di®culty, 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 trainingRegular group and one-to-one training sessions are available in the Central Library to develop your academic reading, writing and note-taking skills.

Subject librariansWe have subject librarians for every department who can o�er expert advice on nding resources for your subject area and provide help with using the Library’s collection of e-journals and e-books.

Virtual learning environmentsOur virtual learning environments o�er 24/7 access to a wide range of learning resources such as lecture notes, reading lists and practice tests.

METRICThis online bank of mathematical resources was developed at Imperial to support students making the transition from A-level to university-level mathematics.

Success GuideOur online Success Guide o�ers 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

ONLINE RESOURCES

We have over 450 course reps whose job is to communicate your views about your course back to your department, so if there’s something we can do to improve your learning experience it’s easy to let us know.

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Our specialist focus means we’ve got the people, facilities and industry connections to o�er you an extremely rigorous science-based education. But in the competitive international job market, employers do not recruit on specialist knowledge and technical skills alone. That’s why we also o�er 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.

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 School’s Business for Professional Engineers and Scientists (BPES) programme. This range of for-credit business and management modules – o�ered in addition to Imperial Horizons’ Business and Professional Skills modules – are designed to provide an understanding of the nancial, strategic, operational and organisational context in which engineering and science takes place. Check with the department whether the degree you’re interested in includes BPES modules.

YEAR ABROADScience and engineering projects are increasingly global, requiring collaboration across cultures. To build your awareness of di�erent cultural perspectives, the majority of our departments o�er Year Abroad degrees. While high-level prociency 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.

IMPERIAL HORIZONSImperial 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. Mathematics

student Sophie spent a year studying in Lausanne in Switzerland

www.imperial.ac.uk/business-school/ programmes/undergraduate

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/ why-imperial/global-opportunities

www.imperial.ac.uk/horizons

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Imperial Horizons modules in four elds of study

GLOBALCHALLENGES

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

SCIENCE,CULTURE ANDSOCIETY

LANGUAGESAND GLOBALCITIZENSHIP

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NOT ALL LEARNING TAKES PLACE IN THE CLASSROOMInspiring eld trips, in-course placements, summer internships and adventurous expeditions not only add depth to your Imperial experience, they’re a chance to gain new skills and apply what you have learnt in the real world.

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Develop eld 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.

3 Use your skills to benet 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.

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.

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 Inniti Motor Company and Inniti Red Bull Racing.

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FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THESE INTREPID EXPLORERS WHOSE EXPEDITIONS TO FAR-FLUNG PLACES WERE FUNDED BY OUR EXPLORATION BOARD

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

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) provides an exciting taste of a career in research. It’s a unique opportunity to see rst-hand how our research groups operate, as well as giving you the chance to explore ideas for your nal-year research project. Some UROP students even get their name on a scientic paper – an impressive addition to any CV!

Imperial’s 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 Engineering’s 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.

UROP research experiences typically take place during the second or penultimate summer vacation but can also be at other times, including during term time.

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undergraduates take part in UROP every year.

A weekly tax-free UROP bursary may be available to cover your living costs during your placement. Various other bursary schemes also exist.

students have taken part in UROP since it began in 1980.

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Develop new skills that will bene�t you in your studies and beyond

Gain hands-on experience of research within one of the College’s research teams

THREE GREAT REASONS TOGET INVOLVED IN UROP

Engage with, and contribute to, the latest advances in your subject �eld

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www.imperial.ac.uk/uropDr Henrique Araújo from Imperial’s High Energy Physics group supervising Physics student Adrian using a Dark Matter prototype detector during his UROP experience

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Dr Andreas Mogensen launched on board a ten-day mission to restock the International Space Station and carry out zero-g science experiments.MEng Aeronautical Engineering 1999

Alice Rowlands is one 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 le§ to right: Richard Mori, MEng Mechanical Engineering 2013; Ali Al-Hakim and Lukas Lukoschek, MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2013

FOLLOW IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS

Our Careers Service is on hand to support your career planning from your very rst day and for up to three years a§er graduation.

One-to-one sessions with trained careers consultants, daily skills seminars tailored to meet the di�erent 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 sta� who is responsible for providing subject-specic careers advice and guidance.

Careers and entrepreneurshipImperial currently holds the best record for graduate employment in the UK – and we’re committed to maintaining this success.

TURN GREAT IDEAS INTO REALITYIf you’re considering a future as an entrepreneur starting up a new business, or you’re a budding innovator aiming to join an existing one, you’ll 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 nd your way around the College’s network of programmes, facilities and initiatives, including courses, workshops, prototyping, coaching, mentoring and events.

raised by teams who entered Create Lab’s Venture Catalyst Challenge (2013–15)

£11 MILLION+for graduate career prospectsThe Guardian University Guide 2016

annual careers fairs, including engineering, science, and nance and consulting fairs, bringing hundreds of employers to campus

advertise their opportunities every year through our online vacancy service, JobsLive

7,000+ EMPLOYERS

EMPLOYER-LED SUPPORTEmployers play an active part in many of our degrees, including hosting placement students, guest lecturing and providing real industry scenarios for project work.

Employers are also heavily involved in our career development programme, delivering careers lectures and weekly skills workshops to give you an insight into di�erent careers, as well as help with interview techniques, business awareness, psychometric testing, making applications and time management.

Our Charity Insights bursary scheme o�ers funding for a four-week internship in a charity of your choice. Read more in our blog:

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Imperial has a thriving enterprise culture: the Hidden Gens team (pictured above) won the 2015 Faculty of Natural Sciences’ Make-A-Di�erence 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/students/ enterprising-students

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joining a globalalumni 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.

It’s 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.

www.imperial.ac.uk/alumni

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The magnicent setting of the Royal Albert Hall, one of the world’s nest 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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BUILDING CONTACTSAs a student in London, you’ll 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. It’s 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.

PLACEMENTS AND INTERNSHIPSThe strength and number of the College’s 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 nd the best opportunities. Your department may also receive details of placements directly.

GLOBAL JOB MARKETOver 100 of Europe’s 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 specically to recruit our students, and who are popular employers of our graduates, recently including: Barclays, BASF, Bloomberg, GSK, Google, Jaguar Land Rover, KPMG, L’Oréal, Rolls-Royce and Shell.

IMPERIAL IS ONE OF THE TOP 10 MOST TARGETED UK UNIVERSITIES BY THE LARGEST NUMBER OF EMPLOYERS

The Graduate Market in 2015, High Fliers research

Career success is o§en about being in the right place at the right time. Imperial’s central London location puts you at the heart of one of the world’s 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 o� to a flying start.

The Department of Chemical Engineering’s 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.

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 ‘speed-dating’ sessions for the chance to gain advice face to face.

Imperial has excellent relationships with some of London’s biggest employers, allowing us to provide a full programme of guest lectures, company presentations and alumni/ student networking events.

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London claimed the top spot as a centre for business, nance and culturePwC’s Cities of Opportunity Index 2014

Location, location, location

Students Cameron Currin (above) and Aditya Raymond Thawani (le§) undertaking integrated year in industry placements at Schlumberger and GSK

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If you want a student experience unlike any other, London’s 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 di�erent co�ee 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 don’t be surprised if you have a chance encounter with a celebrity or two. But don’t let the excitement of London stop you venturing further a�eld – the Eurostar from central London will get you to Paris in just over two hours.

the beststudent cityin the UK

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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If you want a student experience unlike any other, London’s 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 di�erent co�ee 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 don’t be surprised if you have a chance encounter with a celebrity or two. But don’t let the excitement of London stop you venturing further a�eld – the Eurostar from central London will get you to Paris in just over two hours.

the bestthe beststudent citystudent cityin the UKin the UK

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).

according to QS Best Student Cities 2016, which also ranks London §h-best student city in the world.

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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 e�ective 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 o�er. And don’t forget that many of the city’s best attractions are cheap or free, from on-the-day theatre tickets to free-entry museums.

There’s 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 you’re from, it’s easy to nd 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 lms. At about the same time as you start to get used to seeing these sights in real life, you’ll 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 you’ll nd it easy to escape the crowds and enjoy being part of ‘village’ life.

festivals per year, including the Notting Hill Carnival and London Pride

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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 ��h of the UK’s total.

London’s 850+ art galleries and over 170 museums include some of the world’s best.

There are many ways to get around the capital.There are many ways to get around the capital.

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The ‘Beefeaters’ are one of many icons of British history and tradition that you’ll �nd all over the city.

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OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Our South Kensington Campus is surrounded by some of London’s most famous cultural treasures. Just a ve-minute walk will take you to the door of three of the world’s nest 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 stone’s throw away.

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 London’s Zone 1 in The Complete University Guide’s crime in student cities and towns league 2015*.* www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/

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Tube lines serve our neighbourhood: Circle, District and Piccadilly

on-the-day tickets available throughout the world-famous BBC Proms season at the Royal Albert Hall

acres in London’s eight Royal Parks, including Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens on our doorstep

visitors per year make South Kensington one of the world's most popular cultural destinations

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Boating on the Serpentine lake in Hyde Park is a popular summer activity.

The Natural History Museum, less than 10 minutes’ walk from Imperial, is one of three world class museums on Exhibition Road.

A farmers’ market takes over the Queen’s Lawn at the College every week, selling the freshest fare.

is the height of the Queen’s Tower, which is located in the centre of our campus and is a landmark in South Kensington

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Medicine student Mala relaxing in the Garden Café at the world’s largest museum of decorative art and design, the V&A Museum

The Natural History Museum, less than

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It’s 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.

There is plenty of green space too, including our very own beautiful landscaped square, Prince’s Gardens, and a ‘secret garden’ with a space dedicated to herbs, fruit trees, flowers and vegetables planted by our Environmental Society.

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 o�er without sacricing access to the great outdoors that comes with having Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens on your doorstep.

BEYOND SOUTH KENSINGTONOur 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.

Watch a video tour of our South Kensington Campus with some of our current students:

bit.ly/imperial- campus-tour

Campus life

f Central Library, with 24-hour opening most of the year (see page 40)

f Imperial College Union, with its own dedicated building and Advice Centre (see page 44)

f Catering outlets, o�ering a wide choice of food and drink, with discounts available for students

f Ethos sports centre with gym and swimming facilities (see page 48)

f NHS Health Centre and Dental Surgery

FACILITIES INCLUDE:

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OUR CAMPUS

Queen Victoria’s statue in the College’s main entrance was restored in 2007, and then unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II at our centenary celebrations.

Imperial’s Royal School of Mines building was used as a backdrop in the 2015 �lm Kingsman, starring Colin Firth and Michael Caine.

Come and explore our campus for yourself at one of our Open Days. See page 141.

Cafés, restaurants and specialist food outlets make it easy to �nd variety for breakfast, lunch and dinner on campus – with discounts available with your student card.

Two stone lions guard the base of the Queen’s Tower.

Dalby Court, a place to meet friends, chat over co�ee or just soak up the sunshine.

1 Main entrance on Exhibition Road2 Sir Alexander Fleming Building

3 Bessemer Building4 Royal School of Mines

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Queen Victoria’s statue in the College’s main entrance was restored in 2007, and then unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II at our centenary celebrations.

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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 o�ers an extensive collection of electronic journals and databases, most of which can be accessed on and o� campus.

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.

Knowledgeable librarians are on hand to help you nd what you need, including subject librarians for every department. We also work with the College’s Disability Advisory Service to provide support for disabled students, including additional so§ware and a book fetching service.

For information about training workshops run by the Library, see page 17.

THE LIBRARY

COMPUTING FACILITIESThe College’s computing facilities include Microso§, Mac and Linux systems. All of our campuses have high-speed internet, with wireless access available in many areas.

You’ll have 24/7 access to your own virtual learning environment (see page 16) and other online resources, including blogs. You can also install Microso§ O®ce so§ware (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for free, as well as antivirus protection and other free and discounted so§ware from our so§ware shop. For help and support in using the facilities, or using a personal device to access College networks, our Service Desk is on hand.

items can be borrowed at any one time with automatic renewals to help you stay on top of your loans

e-journals available online, including top science, engineering and medical publications

document delivery service to help you source books and articles from around the UK and the rest of the world

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We have specialist libraries at ve 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.

to student lifeat Imperial

Master a new skill, take up a new sport or embrace a new challenge – there’s much more to life at Imperial and we’ll encourage you to make the most of all we’ve got to o�er.

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 don’t be afraid to take the plunge and discover the world of opportunities waiting for you beyond the classroom.

A student braves the bungee as part of Raising And Giving (RAG) week to raise money for charity.

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The pace and intensity of study at Imperial can be demanding but it’s not all work and no play.Our huge range of extra-curricular activities gives you the space to follow existing interests (or nd new ones), meet new people and explore new ideas.

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 and space in its dedicated building on campus.

Each year over 2,500 students volunteer through the Union, from becoming 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.

THE ARTSThe dramatic tradition that makes London’s 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 rene 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 ne art workshops, arts studio and an on-site gallery to display their work.

Imperial has an age-old tradition of mascotry, with 11 mascots representing the di�erent College Unions.

www.imperial.ac.uk/ mascots

See more clubs, societies and projects on pages 46–47.

VOLUNTEERINGIt’s not just through our research that we engage with the world beyond Imperial; our students also have a strong record for making a di�erence both in the local and global community. Imperial College Union’s Community Connections volunteer service partners with close to 100 external organisations to o�er hundreds of volunteering opportunities, from tutoring in schools to community-based projects. Leadership opportunities also abound, challenging you to nd 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 we’ve got over 340 to choose from!

www.imperialcollegeunion.org

Work hard, play hard

TIME TO RELAX IN METRIC, THE CLUBON CAMPUS

THE SUMMER BALLIS ONE OF THE LARGESTUNION EVENTS

Felix the Cat is the o®cial mascot of Imperial’s student newspaper, Felix. The weekly paper was spawned from the College’s 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

See more clubs, societies and projects on pages

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...take time out, meet like-minded people, discover new interests, develop your independence, go on adventure-lled journeys, visit far-flung places, learn new languages, encounter di�erent cultures, discover hidden talents, gain career-boosting skills, explore new career paths, cement life-long friendships and create long-lasting memories.

340+ WAYS TO...

GIVE IT A GOYou can try out many of the clubs, societies and projects on o�er 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.

The Cheese Society meets regularly to try di�erent cheeses, as well as organising the annual Cheesefest.

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Clubs and societies pictured:1 Raising and Giving (RAG)2 IC Radio3 Cheese4 Musical Theatre5 Chess6 Sikh7 Imperial College

Symphony Orchestra8 Science Fiction

and Fantasy9 Gliding10 Caving11 Snooker and Pool12 Big Band13 Fellwanderers14 Canoe15 iQ (LGBT)16 Juggling17 Racing Green18 Cheerleading

The Union Building is home to two full-size snooker tables where members can practise and play every day.

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SPORT SCHOLARSHIPSIf 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.

The aim of sport at Imperial is to be as inclusive as possible. That’s why we o�er free access to gym* and swimming facilities and plenty of encouragement to help you stay active all year round.

www.imperial.ac.uk/sport

ETHOS SPORTS CENTREEthos 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*.

SPORTS CLUBSSport 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 o�er over ten di�erent martial arts.

HEALTH AND FITNESSOur Active Lifestyles team works hard to make sure that sporting ability is no barrier to anyone who wants to stay in shape. Fast classes in the gym, dance and exercise 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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in the inter-university British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues 2014–15

Victoria and Albert rally the crowds at sports matches.

* A one-o� payment applies (£40 in 2015–16) to cover the personal induction required before you can use the gym’s high-spec equipment.

Victoria and Albert rally the crowds

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Take the stress out of nding somewhere to live in London by exploring what the College has to o�er. There is a lot of choice, and it’s all within easy reach of our South Kensington Campus.

All rst-year students who accept Imperial as their rm 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

QUALITY ASSUREDAll of our halls are signed up to recognised accommodation codes of practice, guaranteeing your right to safe, good quality accommodation.

Over 90% of Imperial undergraduates choose to live in our halls of residence in their rst year. We have rooms for around 2,500 students in total, made up of single and twin rooms. You can specify your top ve preferences during the application process and we’ll try our best to match them.

Each hall has its own unique community of students from di�erent 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.

1 Prince’s Gardens, South Kensington2 Parsons House, West Kensington3 Boathouse, Putney4 Wilson House, Paddington5 Beit Hall, South Kensington6 Woodward Buildings, North Acton

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Compare features, see current prices and 360° tours, and nd out more about how to apply: www.imperial.ac.uk/accommodation

A riverside location for our rowing teams to live and train

You can stock up on your daily essentials in our convenience store on campus.

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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 co�ee shop, restaurants and bars.

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Our halls are self-catered; if you don’t fancy cooking, there is a wide choice of catering outlets on campus.

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GOT A QUESTION?Before you even arrive, you can take advantage of advice and support to help you nd a home that’s 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 o�er full integration within our halls:disabilities@imperial.ac.uk

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 o®ces 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 it’s 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.

MAY 2017Applicants who have �rmly accepted an academic o�er from the College can begin applying for accommodation using our online system. You can specify your preferred hall, room type and price.

29 JULY 2017The last date to apply for a guaranteed place in our accommodation.

1 AUGUST 2017Applicants who have accepted Imperial as their insurance choice can start their accommodation application, though a place is not guaranteed.

EARLY SEPTEMBER 2017Time by which all applications will be processed and rooms allocated.

SEPTEMBER 2017 Emails sent notifying you of your accommodation o�er. You must accept this by a certain date and pay a £250 pre-payment to secure your room.

OCTOBER 2017Moving in day – prepare for a warm welcome!

APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATION

A quick guide to what happens when:

www.imperialhomesolutions.co.uk

PROPERTY SEARCH WEBSITETo help you navigate London’s 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 o�ered 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.

Emails sent notifying you of your accommodation o�er. You must accept this by a certain date and pay a £250 pre-payment to secure your room.

Current students will be on hand on moving in day to help you unpack and settle in.

Our advisors can provide tips on what to look for when viewing properties, as well as advice on tenancy agreements.

BEYOND THE FIRST YEARMany undergraduates move into privately rented accommodation from their second year onwards. London has a huge range of houses, flats and studios, but don’t panic if you don’t 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

Home students may be eligible for money towards their living costs from the UK government and through Imperial’s generous bursary scheme (see pages 58–59).

Current students decorate the halls to welcome new students on moving in day

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At Imperial you’ll join a community that’s rooting for you to succeed. That’s why we’ve 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.

Here to help

Tutoring systemA 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 teamsA point of advice and pastoral care 24/7 for residents in our halls of residence.

Imperial College Union Advice CentreCondential and impartial advice on a wide range of topics including housing rights, managing debt and academic issues.

Student ¤nancial support teamInformation and guidance on government and Imperial funding, including what support you’re eligible for, how to apply and how to budget for student life.

Imperial ‘families’Imperial College Union’s ‘Mums and Dads’ scheme matches rst years with existing students to tap into the wealth of peer support and expertise in your department.

NHS Health Centre and Dental SurgeryLocated on our South Kensington Campus and providing a range of services to registered patients.

Disability Advisory ServiceSpecialist advice and support for students with a disability, including students with a specic learning di®culty or enduring health condition.

Multi-faith CentreBringing together chaplains from many di�erent religions as well as prayer rooms, events and information on places of worship.

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STUDENT SUPPORT

International Student Support teamDedicated support for our international students to help them adjust quickly to life in the UK, including events and trips organised throughout the year.

English language supportFree 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.

Visa and immigration adviceExpertise 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.

FIND OUT MORE ANDGET ACCESS TO ADVICE ROUND THE CLOCK

www.imperial.ac.uk/student-space

OUR STUDENT HUB BRINGS TOGETHER MANY OFIMPERIAL’S KEY STUDENTSERVICES IN ONE PLACE

Student Counselling ServiceCondential short-term support through individual sessions, group work and life skills workshops. The team also provides specialist support for students experiencing mental health di®culties.

Students from the Hindu Society celebrating Holi 2014

Don’t forget to check out our range of academic support on pages 16–17

Drop in, email or search online for answers to questions on accommodation, funding, exchange programmes, exam arrangements and much more.

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Fees and fundingImperial o�ers 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.

TUITION FEESMost undergraduate courses at Imperial last four or more years. We charge tuition fees for every year your course lasts.

Our tuition fees have not yet been conrmed for 2017 entry. As soon as they are available we will publish them on our Undergraduate Study website:

For Home/EU studentsTuition fees for Home and EU undergraduate students are regulated by the UK government. As a guide, the fee for 2016 entry was:

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 studentsOverseas student fees vary per course. In 2016, these ranged from £24,000 to £37,100 per year.

LIVING COSTSBelow 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 you’re living at home or away, and how good you are at sticking to a budget.

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Money that’s awarded on the basis of need and does not have to be paid back

See which funding types have to be paid back – and those which don’t!

Usually issued for a speci�c use e.g. to students with children towards childcare, and does not have to be paid back

Money that’s 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 speci�ed period of time

Normally rewards academic excellence and does not have to be paid back

Eligibility criteria will apply to all of the above, such as country of residence, household income or academic merit.

WEEKLY 39 WEEKS

Accommodation and utilities: College halls of residence* or private-sector housing

£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

Total £293–£306 £11,223–£11,730

Approximate living costs

* Based on prices for 2015–16. Rents for 2016–17 will be displayed on our website once conrmed.

† 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 1–3 with 18+ Student Oyster photocard.

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 eld trips and books – contact the department you’re interested in for details.

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/courses

52-week contracts are standard in private accommodation so you will need to budget for the entire year (not just 39 weeks) if you’re not staying in College accommodation or you’re not planning to go home during the holidays.

WHAT MEANS WHAT

£9,000*

Got questions about funding your studies? Imperial’s Student Financial Support team can o�er advice and support:

www.imperial.ac.uk/ fees-and-funding/contact-us

* Please note that our fees may be subject to annual inflationary increases subject to UK government regulations.

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DO I NEED TO PAY IT BACK?The only types of funding referenced here that you need to pay back are:

f Tuition Fee Loan f 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:

f have le§ the College f are in employment f are earning over £21,000 a year

The amount you pay back each month is linked to how much you’re earning above the repayment threshold, not on the combined amount of the loans themselves. This means your monthly repayments are not a�ected by the size of the loan you take out.

UK GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Tuition Fee LoanIf 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 LoansMaintenance 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 nancial 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 o�er similar living cost support – please contact the appropriate body for details.

Find out how to apply for student nance on page 63.

Overseas studentsWe 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.

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 government’s funding – and make sure that Home students in the most �nancial need have access to su«cient funding to cover their entire living costs – so it is paid in addition to any government loans to which you’re 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.

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOMEBURSARY (per year)

£0–£16,000 £5,000

£16,001–£50,000 £4,000

£50,001–£55,000 £3,000

£55,001–£60,000 £2,000

Imperial Bursary 2017–18

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.

EXAMPLE

* Home, EU and Overseas students, DLHE survey March 2015

CURRENT AVERAGE STARTING SALARY FOR IMPERIAL GRADUATES

£29,428/year*

AMOUNT YOU’RE EARNING OVER THE THRESHOLD

£8,428

AMOUNT YOU REPAY (9% OF £8,428) £63.21/month

Student loans repayment

Current threshold for repayment:£21,000

Repayments:Calculated at 9% of the amount you’re earning over the threshold

HOW AM I GOING TO PAY FOR IT?

THE IMPERIAL BURSARYIS ONE OF THE MOST GENEROUS OF ITS KIND IN THE UK

The President’s 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 scholarshipsWe have a growing number of undergraduate scholarships based on academic merit and/or nancial need. We also have sports and music scholarships.

PRESIDENT’S UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

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Start your search early to see which scholarships you are eligible for:www.imperial.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-search

www.imperial.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/ug/loans-and-grants

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

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life at imperial

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works

All applications to the College should be made through UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, using Imperial’s institution code: 50.

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 REQUIREMENTSMake sure you meet the minimum requirement of grades, specied subjects and admissions test scores (where relevant) published on our course pages though remember that your actual o�er may be higher. Don’t forget about our English language requirements – these apply to all applicants, even those from the UK who speak only English. See page 62.

We also welcome a wide range of international qualications – check our country index for minimum requirements:

APPLY ONLINE THROUGH UCASUCAS’s 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:

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 2017Deadline for all other applications

CHECK IF AN INTERVIEW IS REQUIREDMany 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 66–133 for details.

TRACK YOUR APPLICATION Find out if you’ve been made an o�er from Imperial through UCAS Track. If so, the o�er you receive will be ‘conditional’, which means it will set out what you need to do before your place can be conrmed e.g. achieve certain grades in certain subjects by a set date.

The o�er you receive may be higher than the minimum entry requirements published on our course pages (see pages 66–133).

If you get more than one o�er you will need to choose a rm and an insurance choice and reject any other o�ers you have received.

You can apply for up to ve courses at the same time, though only four of these can be for Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science. You must register with UCAS’s online system before applying.

Tips on how to write an excellent personal statement:

bit.ly/imperial- personal-statements

Get a head start on your application. Come to an Open Day – speak to current sta� and students to nd out what your chosen department is looking for in its applicants. Find out more on page 141.

UCAS code 50

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How to apply

WRITE YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENTAt 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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life at imperial

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/apply/requirements/ english

www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug

www.imperial.ac.uk/academic-english

CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC ENGLISHThe Centre provides a free in-sessional programme of courses, workshops and consultations for undergraduates whose rst language is not English. This includes:

f academic writing and presentations f social and cultural English f speaking and listening f one-to-one consultations f self-study resources in our virtual learning environment, Blackboard

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) certicate before they can apply for a student visa. If required, this will be specied in your academic o�er and must be obtained by a set date in July in the cycle in which you apply.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSAll 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 conrmed. See our entry requirements (pages 66–133) for details of whether your course requires the standard or higher level English language requirement.

DIRECT ENTRY TO SECOND YEARWe consider applications for second year entry to some of our courses and look for candidates who have successfully completed the rst year of a comparable degree course at another institution with a high level of achievement.

We would normally expect a candidate to have satised our rst-year entry requirements. If you wish to nd 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 66–133.

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.

You should start applying for student �nance even before your place has been con�rmed; it’s possible to cancel or amend your application if your plans change – see pages 56–59 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.

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)

We accept a wide range of English language qualications, 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 prociency 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.

If you are applying for funding that is based on your household income, your parent or partner will need to provide exact �gures 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.

STUDENT FINANCE ENGLAND www.gov.uk/student-¤nance

STUDENT FINANCE WALES www.student¤nancewales.co.uk

STUDENT FINANCENORTHERN IRELAND

www.student¤nanceni.co.uk

STUDENT AWARDS AGENCYSCOTLAND

www.saas.gov.uk

APPLYING FOR STUDENT FINANCE

DOWNLOAD THE FORMSwww.gov.uk/student-¤nance-forms

63UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS

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

A–Z course directoryAeronauticsBioengineeringBiological sciences, biochemistry, biotechnologyBiomedical scienceChemical engineeringChemistryCivil and environmental engineeringComputingDesign engineeringElectrical and electronic engineeringGeology and geophysicsMaterialsMathematicsMechanical engineeringMedicineNuclear engineeringPhysics

1386670

74808488

9296

102

106110114118122126

84, 114, 122130

Students on a geology eld trip in Dorset, UK.

what’son offer

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what can you study?

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what can you study?

The Honda Low Speed Wind Tunnel is a facility for aerodynamic development and safety evaluation studies of road and racing cars, aircra�, buildings and structures. It has brand new state-of-the-art data processing so�ware and computing hardware.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

OUR DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

MEng Aeronautical Engineering H401 4 years

MEng Aeronautical Engineering with a Year Abroad n/a* 4 years

MEng Aeronautical Engineering with a Year in Industry n/a* 5 years

MEng Aeronautics with Spacecra� Engineering n/a* 4 years

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONAll 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.

120

5.6 : 1

Total expected intake (2017 entry)

Applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

AeronauticsThe science behind

the design of vehicles

and structures that interact

with air, with application

to aircraft and other flight

vehicles, motorsports,

and energy

The Department of Aeronautics

Imperial’s 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 speci�c knowledge and experience required for careers in the aeronautical industry.

Our research and teaching facilities are �rst 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 bene�tted 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-the-art flight simulator where students are able to test-fly their own aircra� 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 sta�, these make Imperial an exciting and vibrant place to study aeronautics.

A* A* A overall, to include:

A* Mathematics

A* Physics

or A* A A A overall, to include:

A* Mathematics

A Physics

Further Mathematics is strongly encouraged but not essential. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

A-LEVELS

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

Interview – candidates who demonstrate potential on their UCAS form

Mathematics test (candidates invited to interview)

A language quali�cation may be required for Year Abroad degrees

IB PROGRAMME

40 points overall, to include:

7 Mathematics at higher level

6 Physics at higher level

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/aeronautics

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

* Apply initially for MEng Aeronautical Engineering (H401).

Overseas students applying for these degrees require an ATAS certi�cate before they can apply for a student visa – see page 62.

1st in the UK for research impact

that is outstanding in terms of reach and significance Research Excellence Framework 2014

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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’ con�guration, which reduces air resistance to make the plane more fuel e cient.

What our graduates do

All of our undergraduate courses lead to an integrated Master’s degree, which includes study at postgraduate level, making our graduates highly sought a�er for a range of careers in the aerospace industry, manufacturing, consultancy, research and development, and in other �elds as diverse as teaching or �nance.

Recent graduates of the Department have become...

1 Simulation and Analytics Engineer, Red Bull Technology

2 Project Engineer, Jaguar Land Rover3 Vehicle Dynamics Engineer, Williams F14 Graduate Trainee Engineer, Siemens5 Aircra� Performance Engineer, Airbus

What you study

All students follow a common programme of study for the �rst two years. A�er this, students on target to achieve a 2.1 (or better) by the end of the second year may apply to transfer to our Spacecra� 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 �rst 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; aircra� systems engineering and unmanned vehicle technologies; and project management.

You will also take part in a six-week design project where, working in groups, you replicate a real design o¥ce in either an aircra� company or a Formula One racing team, in order to design a new vehicle.

In years three and four, the Spacecra� 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 country’s 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 aircra� 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).

President’s scholar Tereze setting up a 50kN universal test machine for a tensile test of a composite specimen

Dr Paul Bruce+44 (0)20 7594 5048aero.admissions@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/aeronautics

FIND OUTMORE

what can you study?

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.

Their largest concept could carry up to 2,000 passengers at a time

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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A* A A overall, to include:

A* Mathematics

A Physics

A Biology, Chemistry or Further Mathematics

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

38 points overall, to include:

6 Mathematics at higher level

6 Physics at higher level

6 Third subject at higher level

OUR DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE 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

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONAll 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.

110

4.1 : 1

3rd

BioengineeringA highly interdisciplinary

subject at the interface

of engineering, medicine

and life sciences

The Department of Bioengineering

Biomedical engineering is a rapidly evolving interdisciplinary �eld 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. 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 �lters 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.

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – 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

Interview – candidates who demonstrate potential on their UCAS form

Admissions test

A language quali�cation may be required for Year Abroad degrees

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.

Total expected intake (2017 entry)

Applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

in the UK in General Engineering based on proportion of world leading research Research Excellence Framework 2014

* Apply initially for MEng Biomedical Engineering (BH9C)

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/bioengineering

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

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What our graduates do

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 �eld of bioengineering, but also provides a technical foundation for careers in mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, materials engineering and medical physics.

Recent graduates of the Department have become…

1 Device Development Engineer, Roche

2 Bioengineer, DePuy Orthopaedics3 PhD student,

Stanford University, USA4 Research Scientist,

IBM Research–Africa5 Clinical Engineer, NHS

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 �ve years, with the �nal year spent at Imperial.

FIND OUTMORE

Liam Madden+44 (0)20 7594 2703 be.ugadmissions@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/bioengineering

DID YOU KNOW?Researchers have developed computer so­ware 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.

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 �rst 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.

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.

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Watch the robotic arm painting:

bit.ly/imperial-robotic-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 �nal 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.

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 �lter. Following iGEM, the team have continued with the project and so far have two dra� papers, a grant proposal and start-up, CustoMem.

Student Darshan Shah with Lecturer Dr Angela Kedgley and the arti�cial arm he has created.

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what can you study?

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

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

BSc Biological Sciences with Management C1NG 4 years

BSc Biological Sciences with Management and a Year in Industry/Research

C1NF 4 years

BSc Biological Sciences with Management and a Year in Industry/Research

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

The Department of Life Sciences

Imperial’s 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 o�er 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.

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.

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 UK’s national synchrotron science facility.

The study of living things

and how they react to

each other and the world

around them

Biological sciences, biochemistry, biotechnology

300

6 : 1

1st

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

of UK multi-faculty universities based on research intensity Research Excellence Framework 2014

Total expected intake (2017 entry)

Biological Sciences: 150Biochemistry/Biotechnology: 150

A A A overall, to include:

A Biology

A Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics

A in an additional subject (excluding Critical Thinking or General Studies)

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

38 pointsoverall, to include:

6 Biology at higher level

6 Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics at higher level

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Higher level College English language requirement – see page 62

Grade B at GCSE (or equivalent) in Chemistry and Biology (or Combined Science), and Mathematics

Interview or admissions test

A language quali�cation may be required for Year Abroad degrees and Language for Science degrees

Mosquitoes, which are primarily responsible for transmitting malaria, are bred and stored for research purposes at a tropical 80% humidity and 28°C in our labs on campus.

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/life-sciences

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

Our Biological Sciences degrees lead to the additional award of the Associateship of the Royal College of Science (ARCS) – see page 134.

For details of our Biochemistry and Biotechnology degrees, see page 76.

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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A A A overall, to include:

A Chemistry

A in another science subject (Biology is preferred but not mandatory) or Mathematics

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

38 pointsoverall, to include:

6 Chemistry at higher level

6 Biology or Mathematics at higher level

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Higher level College English language requirement – see page 62

Grade B at GCSE (or equivalent) in Chemistry and Biology (or Combined Science), and Mathematics

Interview or admissions test

A language quali�cation may be required for Year Abroad degrees and Language for Science degrees

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESThe Biological Sciences programme aims to understand the behaviour of living systems from the level of cells up to whole organisms and ecosystems.

Biological Sciences students follow the same core modules for the �rst 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 �rst-year training in statistics and programming. From the spring of your second year, you begin to specialise. We o�er a broad range of optional modules, covering topics such as developmental biology, immunology, virology, ecology, evolutionary biology and microbiology.

BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE 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 Biochemistry with Management C7NG 4 years

BSc Biochemistry with Management and a Year in Industry/Research

C7NF 4 years

BSc Biochemistry with Management and a Year in Industry/Research

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 Biotechnology with Management with a Year in Industry/Research

J7NF 5 years

BSc Biotechnology with Research Abroad J701 4 years

Many of the �nal-year modules o�ered 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 �eld course.

BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGYBiochemistry 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 �rst two years of study before specialising, heading overseas, or spending a year in industry in their third year. Core modules in the �rst 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 (o�en a humanities or business module).

You have increasing freedom in the �nal 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.

Our Biochemistry and Biotechnology degrees lead to the additional award of the Associateship of the Royal College of Science (ARCS) – see page 134.

A student using zebra�sh larvae to investigate inflammatory immune responses

A biochemistry student working with photosynthetic bacteria, cyanobacteria, which live in water

what can you study?

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

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What our graduates do

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 �eld, 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.

Recent graduates of the Department have become…

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES1 Genome Scientist, Illumina2 PhD student, Sir Francis Crick

Institute3 Communications Manager,

Orangutan Project, Borneo4 Investment Analyst, JP Morgan5 Clinical Data Manager,

Institute of Cancer Research

BIOCHEMISTRYAND BIOTECHNOLOGY

1 Research O¥cer, A*STAR, Singapore2 Television Researcher, BBC3 Fungicide Biochemist, Syngenta4 Analyst, Deutsche Bank5 PhD student, Cambridge University

FIND OUTMORE

Kate Sharples+44 (0)20 7594 5398lifesciences.admissions@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/life-sciences

DEGREES WITH MANAGEMENTEach degree stream o�ers 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 �rst three years up to the same level as our standard BSc science courses, followed by a year in the Business School. The �ve-year courses (all streams) include an additional placement year in industry or research on top of the management year.

FRENCH/GERMAN/SPANISH FOR SCIENCE DEGREESThese 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 �rst, second and fourth years. Your third year is undertaken at a partner university overseas.

DEGREES WITH RESEARCH ABROADThese degrees o�er you the chance to spend your third year studying at an approved institution overseas. You will be expected to develop pro�ciency 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 DEGREESThese degrees o�er 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.

Transfer between degrees

Transfer is possible between degrees in the Biological Sciences stream (see page 77) up to the end of the �rst 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 �rst year as language classes start early on in the course.

DID YOU KNOW?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 �shermen not to gut �sh next to jetties, which is being distributed for free in southern Africa.

A �nal-year biochemistry student testing whether candidate defence proteins in Arabidopsis plants influence resistance to aphid attack as part of his �nal research project

what can you study?

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what can you study?

75 Total expected intake (2017 entry)

OUR DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE 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 quali�cation – see page 134.

Biomedical scienceApplying scientific

rigour to the challenges

facing human health

in the 21st century

3rd

Applications : admissions ratio (not yet available: first intake in October 2017)

(joint) in the UK in clinical medicine based on proportion of world leading research Research Excellence Framework 2014

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/

biomedical-science

The School of Medicine

The BSc Medical Biosciences will be taught in our Faculty of Medicine, one of the world’s most respected and highest-ranked. Our courses are underpinned by internationally outstanding research and expertise. Our scientists have invented the world’s �rst ‘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 new course from 2017, the BSc Medical Biosciences o�ers 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 tomorrow’s 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 scienti�c rigour and skills but also the analytical ability, professional outlook and interpersonal intelligence required to succeed in a changing world.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A A A overall, to include:

A Biology or Human Biology

A Chemistry, Mathematics or Further Mathematics, or Physics

If o�ering an A grade in Mathematics or Further Mathematics, the third A grade must be in a non-Mathematics subject.

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

38 points overall, to include:

6 Biology at higher level

6 Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at higher level

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Higher level College English language requirement – see page 62

Admissions test

Interview

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

The course combines laboratory work with an extensive and fully integrated transferable skills programme to develop the personal characteristics which employers highly value.

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DID YOU KNOW?

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 �elds, 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 �nal-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.

What our graduates do

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 course’s emphasis on developing highly-sought 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 scienti�c 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 o�en choose to undertake Master’s and PhD courses at Imperial and other leading universities around the globe.

FIND OUTMORE

Admissions team+44 (0)20 7594 7259medicine.ug.admissions@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/ biomedical-science

BSc MEDICAL BIOSCIENCES WITH MANAGEMENTThis degree combines BSc Medical Biosciences with a fourth year of study in Imperial College Business School.

YOUR DEGREE CHOICEImperial’s 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.

what can you study?

The �nal-year research project is a key component of the course.

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 �brosis. 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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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

MEng Chemical Engineering H801 4 years

MEng Chemical Engineering with a Year Abroad H802 4 years

MEng Chemical with Nuclear Engineering H890 4 years

OUR DEGREES

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONThese 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.

Imperial’s 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 College’s undergraduate engineers.

bit.ly/imperial-carbon-capture

A* A* A overall, to include:

A* Mathematics

A*/A Chemistry

A in other relevant subject(s) including Physics, Biology, Further Mathematics, Economics

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

39 pointsoverall, to include:

7 Mathematics at higher level

6 Chemistry at higher level

6 Physics or Biology at higher level – Economics may also be considered

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

GCSE achievements (or equivalent) considered

Interview – candidates who demonstrate potential on their UCAS form

Admissions test

A language quali�cation may be required for Year Abroad degrees

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Chemical engineeringThe design of processes

for creating products that

we all depend on, from petrol

to pharmaceuticals

The Department of Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineers bring about innovation and improvements in process industries, such as those concerned with the manufacture of chemicals, food, fuel and pharmaceuticals.

They achieve results by applying scienti�c, engineering and business principles to a variety of complex practical issues. The products of these industries play a major role in everyday modern life. Imperial’s 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.

Total expected intake (2017 entry)

Applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

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/

chemical-engineering

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

Overseas students applying for these degrees require an ATAS certi�cate before they can apply for a student visa – see page 62.

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What our graduates do

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.

Recent graduates of the Department have become…

1 Subsea Engineer, Shell2 Process Innovation Engineer, SCG Chemicals3 Process Control System Engineer,

ABB Limited4 Process Engineer, Sygenta5 Strategy Associate, PwC

FIND OUTMORE

Dr Andreas Kogelbauer+44 (0)20 7594 5569ce-admissions@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/chemical-engineering

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 e�ects.

What you study

In the �rst 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 di�erent gases, liquids and solids on a large scale. We also introduce you to the basic social, economic and environmental factors that a�ect 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.

YEAR ABROAD DEGREEWe 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 �nal-year placements) are eligible for selection.

CHEMICAL WITH NUCLEAR ENGINEERINGThis 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.

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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.

Students working in the ABB Control Room, the nerve centre of the Carbon Capture Pilot Plant

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what can you study?

OUR DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

BSc Chemistry 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 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and a Year in Industry

F125 5 years

MSci Chemistry with Molecular Physics F1F3 4 years

MSci Chemistry with Molecular Physics and a Year in Industry

F1FH 5 years

MSci Chemistry with Research Abroad F104 4 years

MSci Chemistry with Research Abroad and a Year in Industry

F101 5 years

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONThese 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.

A A A or A* A A overall to include:

A Chemistry

A Mathematics

A in preferred third subject*

Most o�ers are made at A* A A or above to include A* in Chemistry and/or Maths.

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

38+ points overall, to include:

7 Chemistry at higher level

6 Mathematics at higher level

6 in another speci�ed subject at higher level*

* Preferred subjects are Biology, Economics or Physics. Physics is required for Chemistry with Molecular Physics (F1F3 and F1FH).

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

Interview – candidates who demonstrate potential on their UCAS form

Admissions test

Additional entry requirements apply for our specialist degrees

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ChemistryThe composition, behaviour,

structure, and properties

of matter, and the changes

it undergoes during

chemical reactions

The Department of Chemistry

Imperial’s 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 pro�table. 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 research-led 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 scienti�c 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.

Total expected intake (2017)

Applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

of research classed as world leading or internationally excellent Research Excellence Framework 2014

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/chemistry

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Overseas students applying for these degrees require an ATAS certi�cate before they can apply for a student visa – see page 62.

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What our graduates do

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.

Recent graduates of the Department have become…

1 Surface Scientist, AWE2 Clinical Research Associate,

Novo Nordisk3 Science Graduate, AstraZeneca4 Consultant, EY5 Business Analyst, Credit Suisse

RESEARCH ABROAD DEGREESThese degrees combine our four-year MSci Chemistry degree (F103) with the chance to carry out the �nal-year research project and some �nal-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 WORKLaboratory work forms a key part of all our courses. These classes (including supplementary workshops, computational chemistry laboratories and classes in scienti�c programming using Python) are integral to your study experience. They are designed to develop your practical, analytical and theoretical skills to help you gain con�dence in applying a large number of di�erent experimental approaches to problem solving.

FIND OUTMORE

Dr Andrew McKinley++44 (0)20 7594 3460 ch.admissions@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/chemistry

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 o� the surface, taking any dirt with it.

CHEMISTRY WITH MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY DEGREESThese 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 �elds allied to medicine.

CHEMISTRY WITH MANAGEMENT DEGREESThe four-year Chemistry with Management course consists of the �rst three years of F100 followed by a �nal year in the Business School. The �ve-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 DEGREESThese degrees allow you to spend an academic year studying at a French-, German- or Spanish-speaking 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 DEGREESThese 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 �nal year, while still achieving the same comprehensive chemical content.

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 o�ers 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 CHEMISTRYOur 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 �nal 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 PHYSICSThese 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.

You will take part in a wide range of laboratory-based 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.

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what can you study?

OUR DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

MEng Civil Engineering H201 4 years

MEng Civil Engineering with a Year Abroad H202 4 years

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONBoth 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 of London Institute (ACGI) – see page 134.

A* A* A overall, to include:

A* Mathematics, with A grades in all modules (AS and A2 level) at the �rst attempt – Mechanics 1 (M1) is essential; M2 is desirable

A*/A Physics

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

39 pointsoverall, to include:

7 Mathematics at higher level

6 Physics at higher level

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

Recruitment Day – candidates who demonstrate potential on their UCAS form

Admissions test (as part of the Recruitment Day)

A language quali�cation may be required for Year Abroad degrees

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.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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The Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringCivil engineers maximise the use of nature’s 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 London’s iconic landmark, The Shard. As well as minimising the environmental impact, civil engineers also need to control the pollution caused by such projects.

Imperial’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering o�ers two integrated Master’s degrees, ensuring that our students bene�t from an education that is recognised by research institutions and industry on a global scale. Our graduates �nd 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.

Total expected intake (2017 entry)

Applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

(joint) in the UK based on proportion of world leading research Research Excellence Framework 2014

Civil and environmental engineering

The creation and maintenance

of a sustainable natural and

built environment

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/civil-engineering

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

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What our graduates do

All of our students gain valuable contact with industry throughout the course through visiting lecturers, �eld trips, the Constructionarium, our creative design course, and group and individual projects, o�ering valuable networking opportunities with future employers.

Recent graduates of the Department have become…

1 Graduate Civil Engineer, Mott MacDonald

2 Wells Engineer, Shell 3 Metocean Oil and Gas Engineer, DNV GL4 Structural Engineer, WSP Group Ltd5 Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, Arup

FIND OUTMORE

Louise Green+44 (0)20 7594 6045l.green@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/civil-engineering

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

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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.

What you study

Both degrees follow a core programme for the �rst 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 �eld course in practical land surveying.

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 week-long geology �eld course.

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 �nal 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 �ve-week group design project. Year four modules are all optional; you will also undertake a major research-based project.

YEAR ABROAD DEGREEYear abroad students spend their �nal 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 di�erent academic and cultural environment in an experience which counts directly towards your Imperial degree.

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 pro�ciency 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.

Second-year students working in groups to design modular pods for the London Olympic Stadium during a creative design class

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what can you study?

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A* A A or A* A A A overall, to include:

A* Mathematics

A 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.

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

39–41 pointsoverall, to include:

7 Mathematics at higher level

6 Further relevant subject at higher level

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

Interview – candidates who demonstrate potential on their UCAS form

Admissions test – if you are unable to attend an interview

A language quali�cation may be required for the International Programme of Study (G402)

COMPUTING DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

BEng Computing G400 3 years

MEng Computing G401 4 years

MEng Computing (Arti�cial Intelligence) G700 4 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 (So�ware Engineering) G600 4 years

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONThese 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.

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.

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8 : 1

2nd

Applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

(joint) in the UK based on proportion of world leading research Research Excellence Framework 2014

The engineering of computer

hardware and software;

the study of the mathematical

principles of computing

The Department of Computing

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.

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-a�er worldwide and are amongst the top �ve graduate earners in the UK, according to The Sunday Times’ 2014 league of graduate salaries. London is also home to Europe’s fastest growing tech cluster, with 27% of the city’s 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 so�ware 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.

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/computing

For Mathematics and Computer Science degrees, see page 98.

Computing

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

176 Total expected intake (2017 entry)

Computing: 140 Mathematics and Computer Science: 36

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What you study

COMPUTING DEGREESAll of our Computing degrees follow broadly the same structure for the �rst 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 �rst 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.

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 so�ware which can exploit them. Advanced techniques such as arti�cial intelligence are also presented throughout, drawing on current research taking place in the Department.

Throughout your studies you participate in project and design work, including a group project in the third year. In your �nal 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 o�er at the end of the �nal year.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEThis degree focuses on arti�cial 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 MANAGEMENTThis degree covers the theory and tools of business management that requirecomputerised solutions including decision support and constraint solving techniques.Typical study areas include operations research, computational �nance, computing for optimal decisions, and so�ware engineering for industry.

A student studying coronary motion modelling for augmented reality guidance of endoscopic coronary artery bypass surgery

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A* A* A or A* A* A A overall, to include:

A* Mathematics

A* Further Mathematics

A in one or two accepted subject(s) – see web address on page 96 for further subject guidance.

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

39–41 pointsoverall, to include:

7 Mathematics at higher level

7 Further relevant subject at higher level

MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

BEng Mathematics and Computer Science GG14 3 years

MEng Mathematics and Computer Science GG41 4 years

MEng Mathematics and Computer Science (Computational Statistics)

GI43 4 years

MEng Mathematics and Computer Science (Pure Maths and Computational Logic)

IG11 4 years

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONThese 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.

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

Interview – candidates who demonstrate potential on their UCAS form

Admissions test – if you are unable to attend an interview

Professor Daniel Rueckert teaching graphics in one of our computing labs. This course is open to both third-year undergraduates and MSc students.

what can you study?

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

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What our graduates do

Our degrees open the door to a wide range of careers. Some of our graduates join large so�ware 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 So�ware Engineers, Facebook, Google and Amazon

2 Co-founder, Electric Labs3 Managing Director, Introversion So�ware4 PhD student, Imperial College London5 Applications Developer, Barclays

FIND OUTMORE

Undergraduate Admissions O�ce+44 (0)20 7594 8278doc-ugadmissions@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/computing

Professor Philippa Gardner helping a student apply computer theory in the labs

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME OF STUDYOpportunities 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 �rst 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.

COMPUTATION IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINEThis 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 INTERACTIONThis degree focuses on various technologies and algorithms for arts-related applications such as computer games, visual e�ects and computer-generated art. It has a strong technical emphasis, spanning topics such as computer systems, advanced computer architecture, computer graphics, arti�cial intelligence, and human–computer interaction.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERINGThis degree focuses on how so�ware is engineered to form complex computing systems. Study areas include: computational �nance, introduction to bioinformatics, networks andcommunications, computer vision, advanced databases, distributed systems, and intelligent data and probabilistic inference.

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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.

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 o�ered jointly by the Departments of Computing and Mathematics. They are designed as mathematical courses orientated towards computing science and provide a �rm 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 so�ware 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 �rst 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 �rst year. Internships o�en lead to Industrial Placement opportunities for our MEng students, and job o�ers for our BEng students.

Photograph of eye area (le�) and the digitised model of same area (right)

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Sir James Dyson visiting sta� and students in the Dynamic Fracture and Forming Laboratory

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A* A A overall, to include:

A Mathematics

Scienti�c and non-scienti�c A-levels will be considered (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking)

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

38 pointsoverall, to include:

6 Mathematics at higher level

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

Interview – candidates who demonstrate potential on their UCAS form

Admissions test

OUR DEGREE

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

MEng Design Engineering 28G3 4 years

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONThis degree welcomed its �rst intake in October 2015. As a new degree, we’re 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 of London Institute (ACGI) – see page 134.

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The fusion of design

thinking and engineering

knowledge and practice,

within an innovation

and enterprise culture

The Dyson School of Design Engineering

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.

It’s 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.

Our undergraduate course incorporates a broad range of engineering skills (including mechanical, biomedical and electronic engineering) to prepare you for careers in diverse roles. You’ll 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 sta� 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 Apple’s iPhone and Sea-Doo.

“ 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 Britain’s economic growth.” Sir James Dyson

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/

design-engineering

Design engineering

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

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FIND OUTMORE

Alex Marsh+44 (0)20 7594 7342 design.engineering@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/design-engineering

What our graduates do

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.

DID YOU KNOW?

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 PLACEMENTAll 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.

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.

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 �nger-like device for harvesting small amounts of wind energy from building facades, air vents, windows and bridges.

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 �nal year in which you will expose to market reaction one of the products you have made during an in-course project.

All �rst- and second-year modules are compulsory and we focus particularly on foundational engineering, computing, mathematics and human factors to give you a solid scienti�c 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

what can you study?

This device for disabled sport shooters was developed by students in the School. It enables the user to move, aim and �re a gun mechanism using just head and mouth movements.

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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

OUR DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering H600 3 years

MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering H604 4 years

MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year Abroad

H601 4 years

MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Management

H6N2 4 years

BEng Electronic and Information Engineering HG65 3 years

MEng Electronic and Information Engineering GH56 4 years

MEng Electronic and Information Engineering with a Year Abroad

HG6M 4 years

A* A A overall, to include:

A* Mathematics

A Physics

A Further Mathematics preferred though we also accept other subjects. See the web address on page 106 for details.

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

38 pointsoverall, to include:

6 Mathematics at higher level

6 Physics at higher level

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONThese degrees are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Imperial College London is a member of the IET’s 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.

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

Interview – candidates who demonstrate potential on their UCAS form

Admissions test

A language quali�cation may be required for Year Abroad degrees

Electrical and electronic engineering

The design and application

of large and small scale

electronic systems to process

and transmit energy and

information

The Department of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringElectrical 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. It’s a discipline which impacts on almost every area of our lives, including communications, commerce, entertainment, manufacturing, healthcare, transport, energy and the environment.

Imperial’s 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 sta�, 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 o�er an extensive range of advanced modules – well over 40 at Master’s level in the fourth year.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering: 125 Electronic and Information Engineering: 35

Applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

in the UK based on proportion of world leading research Research Excellence Framework 2014

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/

electrical-engineering

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

Lecturer David Thomas with Undergraduate President’s 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.

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What our graduates do

Our graduates are highly sought a�er worldwide for a wide range of careers in �elds such as electrical energy, circuit design, computer gaming, so�ware development, image processing, technical consultancy, academic research, telecommunications, �nance and management.

Recent graduates of the Department have become…

1 Technical Evangelist, Microso�2 Technology Analyst,

Goldman Sachs3 Product Development Engineer,

Invertek Drives4 Associate Product Manager,

Google5 So�ware Developer, Accenture

FIND OUTMORE

Kay Hancox+44 (0)20 7594 6166admit.eee@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/electrical-engineering

DID YOU KNOW?A team from Imperial have developed a device that analyses the body’s sounds to detect illnesses. The wearable, wireless device, which is around the size of a pound coin, sticks onto a person’s 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.

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, so�ware 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 non-technical 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 �nal year.

ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION ENGINEERINGThese 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 �nal year.

YEAR ABROAD DEGREESMEng students have the chance to spend their �nal 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 Imperial’s fourth year. Grades achieved count towards your Imperial degree.

An acceptable pro�ciency in the relevant language is required for France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland. Language classes are available to help you prepare (see page 19).

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.

Dr Pantelis Georgiou has developed a bio-inspired arti�cial pancreas, which aims to improve the treatment of patients su�ering from Type 1 diabetes.

Students working at the Department’s motor benches

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OUR DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE 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

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONThese 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.

A A A overall, to include two of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology and Geography

Geophysics onlyBoth Mathematics and Physics must be o�ered at Grade A at A-level.

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

38 pointsoverall, to include:

6 Higher level in two subjects (see A-level list above)

Geophysics onlyBoth Mathematics and Physics must be o�ered at Grade 6 at higher level.

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

Interview – candidates who demonstrate potential on their UCAS form

Admissions test

A language quali�cation may be required for Year Abroad degrees

First-year students on a �eld trip to Dorset where they study the classic geology of the British Jurassic coast and learn a range of �eld skills such as sketching, note taking, sedimentary logging and geological mapping.80

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The understanding of how

our planet works, from the

Earth’s internal core to

its crust, including the

oceans and atmosphere

Total expected intake (2017 entry)

Applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

in the UK based on proportion of world leading research Research Excellence Framework 2014

The Department of Earth Science and Engineering

The principal challenge facing the world’s 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 so�ware packages.

Our location gives us easy access to one of the �nest fossil and mineral collections in the world, hosted at the Natural History Museum, just minutes away from our South Kensington Campus. Museum sta�, who are world experts in geochemistry, mineralogy, planetary science, mineral resources and palaeontology, also contribute to our teaching.

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/earth-science

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

Geology and geophysics

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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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.

GEOPHYSICSThese degrees are designed for students with a speci�c 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 so�ware.

PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCEPetroleum geoscience uses a fundamental understanding of the Earth and its past to �nd and responsibly exploit petroleum resources, with minimal environmental impact. This makes it key to the world’s energy future. Specialist modules include basin analysis, and advanced clastic and carbonate sedimentology.

FIND OUTMORE

Dr Lorraine Craig+44 (0)20 7594 7337admit.earth@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/earth-science

YEAR ABROAD DEGREESYear 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 pro�ciency 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 �rst class degree by the end of year two.

What our graduates do

The growing importance of earth science in tackling some of the world’s most signi�cant challenges means that the job prospects for our graduates have never been better.

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 signi�cant research project. MSci graduates also require fewer years of work experience to apply for Chartership of the Geological Society.  Recent graduates of the Department have become… 1 Geophysicist, Schlumberger2 Structural Geology Consultant, Midland Valley3 Graduate Geoscientist, EGS Asia Ltd4 Environmental Consultant, Waterman Group5 Research Assistant, Natural History Museum

DID YOU KNOW?Imperial scientists looking at poorly preserved fragments of 75-million-year-old dinosaur fossils have found remnants that have some similarities to red blood cells and collagen �bres. Previously, researchers have only found so­ 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.

What you study

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 �eld trip to Spain.

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 �eld trips, currently to the Pyrenees and Scotland. Geophysics students take additional mathematical classes, and study numerical methods through global geophysics. There is also a �eld trip, currently to Cyprus.

In years three and four you specialise according to your chosen degree (see below) and will participate in further �eld trips, take core and optional modules, and complete an independent �eld study and research project linked to your chosen degree title.

GEOLOGYGeology 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 scienti�c principles. We use �eldwork to help you gain experience in

No. 1 UK geology

department, The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016

Undergraduate students being taught by Professor Sanjeev Gupta, looking at wave and sand movement in the module Surface Processes

Please note that all �eld trips referenced here are included in the cost of tuition, except for a contribution to food costs on fully catered �eld 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.

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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:

bit.ly/imperial-why-study-materials

OUR DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

MEng Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering BJ95 4 years

BEng Materials Science and Engineering JF52 3 years

MEng Materials Science and Engineering JFM2 4 years

BEng Materials with Management J5N2 3 years

MEng Materials with Nuclear Engineering J5H8 4 years

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONThese 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.

A* A A overall, to include:

A*/A Physics

A*/A Chemistry

A Mathematics

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

38 pointsoverall, to include:

6 Mathematics at higher level

6 Physics at higher level

6 Chemistry at higher level

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

Interview – candidates who demonstrate potential on their UCAS form

Admissions test

Materials

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Understanding the relationship

between the fundamental

structure and properties

(mechanical, electrical, optical

or magnetic) of matter

The Department of Materials

Materials science and engineering are critical for innovation in �elds such as healthcare, energy, environmental sustainability and transport.

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 �eld 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 cutting-edge 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 �nal-year projects and industrial placements (a core part of our MEng programmes).

Total expected intake (2017 entry)

Applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

in the UK based on proportion of world leading and internationally excellent research Research Excellence Framework 2014

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/materials

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Overseas students applying for these degrees require an ATAS certi�cate before they can apply for a student visa – see page 62.

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FIND OUTMORE

Dr Iain Dunlop+44 (0)20 7594 6728materials@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/materials

What our graduates do

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 scienti�c 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.

Recent graduates of the Department have become…

1 Graduate Engineer, Jaguar Land Rover2 Building Information Modeller, Forida Ltd3 R&D Engineer, Sensornet4 Research Scientist, A*STAR, Singapore5 Materials Scientist, Morgan

Advanced Materials

A second-year student discussing optical microscopy of aluminium microstructures with a postgraduate demonstrator

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGThis 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 MANAGEMENTThe �nal 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 ENGINEERINGIn the third year of this degree you study cell biology, biocompatibility, and biomaterials for hard tissue restoration. In the �nal year there are specialist modules in biomaterials for so� tissue restoration, tissue engineering, and arti�cial organs, as well as a large number of detailed case studies.

MATERIALS WITH NUCLEAR ENGINEERINGMaterials 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.

What you study

All students follow the same programme for the �rst 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.

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 modi�ed graphene and small amounts of polymers.

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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTSMathematics degrees only

OUR MATHEMATICS DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

BSc Mathematics G100 3 years

MSci Mathematics G103 4 years

BSc Mathematics, Optimisation and Statistics GG31 3 years

BSc Mathematics (Pure Mathematics) G125 3 years

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

MSci Mathematics with Education* n/a 4 years

BSc Mathematics with Mathematical Computation G102 3 years

BSc Mathematics with Statistics G1G3 3 years

BSc Mathematics with Statistics for Finance G1GH 3 years

A* A* A overall, to include:

A* Mathematics

A* Further Mathematics

A Third subject – Chemistry or Physics an advantage

A-LEVELS

IB SCORES

39 pointsoverall, to include:

7 Mathematics at higher level

6 Physics, Chemistry or Economics at higher level

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

Interview (exceptional circumstances only)

Admissions test – A-level or IB applicants who apply before 15 October should take the Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT). Conditional o�ers for later applicants include STEP II or III. STEP may also be included in o�ers a�er consideration of MAT performance.

A language quali�cation may be required for Year Abroad degrees

Undergraduate student Yang in a Scienti�c Modelling tutorial session with Dr Dan Moore, in which students use the programming language C to carry out various tasks

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The study of abstractions,

patterns and relationships –

a language and a tool for

examining and understanding

quantity, shape, structure,

space and change

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.

Imperial’s 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 quali�cation 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!

Total expected intake (2017 entry)

Mathematics: 221 Mathematics and Computer Science: 36

Applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

(joint) in the UK based on proportion of world leading research Research Excellence Framework 2014

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/mathematics

Mathematics

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

OUR MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREESSee the Department of Computing on page 98 for entry requirements and course content.

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

BEng Mathematics and Computer Science GG14 3 years

MEng Mathematics and Computer Science GG41 4 years

MEng Mathematics and Computer Science (Computational Statistics)

GI43 4 years

MEng Mathematics and Computer Science (Pure Maths and Computational Logic)

IG11 4 years

* Apply initially for Mathematics BSc (G100) or MSci (G103) and transfer during the second year or third year onto the Bachelor’s level or Master’s level course.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONThese degrees are professionally accredited by IET (the Institution of Engineering and Technology) and BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT).

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.

Our Mathematics degrees also lead to the award of the Associateship of the Royal College of Science (ARCS) – see page 134.

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What our graduates do

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.

Recent graduates of the Department have become…

1 Trainee Investment Banker, Goldman Sachs

2 Analyst, KPMG3 Trainee Accountant, EY4 Risk Analyst, Citibank5 So�ware Engineer, BT

FIND OUTMORE

Dr Colin Cotter+44 (0)20 7594 8484ugmaths.admissions@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/mathematics

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.

Imperial’s Dr Caroline Colijn has modelled the e�ectiveness of di�erent 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.

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 de�nition of mathematical objects, the design of sophisticated mathematical models, and the legitimacy of computations.

All students follow the same study programme for the �rst two years, providing a �rm foundation in areas essential to further study including: algebra, analysis, mechanics, probability and statistics, complex analysis, di�erential equations, multivariable calculus, and numerical analysis. This means it’s 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 ‘Quali�ed Teacher Status’ alongside their mathematics degree. Graduates of this programme will be able, on graduation, to teach in a secondary school as a Newly Quali�ed 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.

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 DEGREESImperial’s Department of Mathematics is one of only a few such departments in the UK to o�er a year in Europe as an integral part of your MSci degree. This provides the opportunity for you to challenge yourself in a di�erent 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 pro�ciency 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 DEGREESSee the Department of Computing on page 98.

what can you study?

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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

OUR DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

MEng Mechanical Engineering H301 4 years

MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad H304 4 years

MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry n/a* 5 years

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

n/a* 5 years

MEng Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering n/a* 4 years

MEng Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering and a Year in Industry

n/a* 5 years

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONThese 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.

A* A* A or A* A A Aoverall, to include:

A* Mathematics

A*/A Physics (A* is essential if three A-levels are o�ered)

A 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)

A-LEVELS

IB PROGRAMME

40 pointsoverall, to include:

6 Mathematics at higher level

6 Physics at higher level

A further subject at higher level is required in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology or Economics

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

Interview – Home/EU resident applicants

Admissions test

A language quali�cation may be required for Year Abroad degrees

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The study of the design,

development, operation

and manufacture of new

machines, devices and

mechanical processes

The Department of Mechanical Engineering

Imperial’s Department of Mechanical Engineering is a large department with a consistent record for excellent teaching and research. Our academic sta� 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-�rst 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.

Our teaching facilities are complemented by a rapid prototyping, cra� and wood-working workshop (the IDEAs Lab) for students to create prototypes using equipment such as 3D printers and a range of machine tools.

Total expected intake (2017 entry)

Applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/

ug/mechanical-engineering

Mechanical engineering

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

* Apply initially for MEng Mechanical Engineering (H301).

Overseas students applying for these degrees require an ATAS certi�cate before they can apply for a student visa – see page 62.

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 College’s alternative energy Formula Student race team, Imperial Racing Green. See one of our past teams in action:

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1st in the UK for research impact

that is outstanding in terms of reach and significance Research Excellence Framework 2014

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What our graduates do

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.

Recent graduates of the Department have become…

1 Graduate Engineer, Aston Martin2 Graduate Design Engineer, Dyson Ltd3 Flight Operations Engineer, AirAsia4 Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Arup5 Graduate Engineer, GKN Aerospace

FIND OUTMORE

Josie Howard+44 (0)20 7594 7008me.admissions@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/mechanical-engineering

YEAR ABROAD DEGREEYear 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 pro�ciency 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.

Fourth-year student Patricia investigating the insertion forces of surgical needles on an agar brain phantom

MECHANICAL WITH NUCLEAR ENGINEERINGIt’s 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.

What you study

All students spend the �rst 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 Master’s level topics. These vary from year to year, but may include subjects such as design, art and creativity; manufacturing technology and management; aircra� 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).

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 di�erent 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 DEGREEStudents 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.

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OUR DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE 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

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe 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 speci�ed at: www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg

A A A overall, to be achieved in the same sitting and to include:

A Chemistry

A Biology

A in any third subject excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking

Please note that while our minimum o�er is A A A, a standard o�er is likely to be A* A A.

A-LEVELS (A100 only)

IB PROGRAMME (A100 only)

38 pointsoverall, to include:

6 Biology at higher level

6 Chemistry at higher level

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA (all applicants)

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

Admissions test – BMAT is required

Interview – candidates who demonstrate potential on their UCAS form

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONAll 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.

2.1 BSc or PhD in a biological subject

GRADUATE MBBS (A109)

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

* Apply initially for A100 (MBBS/BSc) or A109 (Graduate Medicine).

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 con�rmed – 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.

† To apply for the MBBS delivered at LKCMedicine please use NTU’s online application portal. Applications are open between October 2016 and April 2017; you should not apply via UCAS.

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The School of Medicine

Imperial’s 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 scienti�c 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 scienti�c knowledge during the BSc year of the MBBS/BSc course.

Overall applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

Total expected intake

The science of understanding,

diagnosing, preventing and

curing illness and damage to

the human body and mind

3rd in the UK (joint) in clinical medicine

based on proportion of world leading research Research Excellence Framework 2014

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/medicine

Medicine

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

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FIND OUTMORE

Admissions team +44 (0)20 7594 7259medicine.ug.admissions@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/medicine

What you study

We o�er three routes to achieving the MBBS quali�cation at Imperial College London:

MBBS/BSc MEDICINEThis degree is designed for those who do not yet have a �rst 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.

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 scienti�c basis of medicine and the foundations of clinical practice including early clinical experience.

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 scienti�c or medical interest – see our website for details on current BSc options. Year �ve includes a dedicated pathology course followed by six clinical specialties.

Year six includes a range of clinical attachments, professional work experience, courses, specialised study modules and an elective period.

GRADUATE MBBS MEDICINEThis course, for those who already have at least a 2.1 in an appropriate biological science degree, allows you to achieve the MBBS quali�cation in �ve years. The �rst two years focus on science and foundation clinical skills. Tailored opportunities to pursue research and scholarship will also be provided. Years three to �ve follow years three, �ve and six of the six-year programme. You will be exempted from the BSc Honours year of the MBBS/BSc programme.

MBBS/PhD MEDICINEExceptional students on either of the above MBBS programmes may be o�ered the opportunity to include a PhD as part of their course. This consists of three years’ research, taken either a�er completion of the BSc for those following the six-year MBBS programme or a�er the second year of the Graduate programme. A�er the three years of research are complete, you will resume the rest of the MBBS programme, graduating with both an MBBS and a PhD quali�cation.

MBBS in Singapore

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) o�ers a �ve-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.

LKCMedicine’s 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 Singapore’s 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 patient’s individual needs at the centre of all care.

You will gain a thorough understanding of the scienti�c basis for medicine, as well as broader management and communication skills. You will also bene�t from innovative and interactive approaches to learning, including extensive use of simulation, team-based learning and e-learning.

Graduates of this programme will serve a �ve-year (Singaporeans) or six-year (non-Singaporeans) service obligation, excluding housemanship or �rst-year residency training. You will receive career guidance during the course, including guidance on applying for postgraduate medical training.

For more details about this course see: www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg

What our graduates do

Achieving an MBBS degree from Imperial provides you with a primary medical quali�cation (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 �tness to practise is not impaired. You will need to apply for a Foundation Year 1 post during the �nal year of your undergraduate course through the UK Foundation Programme O¥ce selection scheme, which allocates these posts on a competitive basis. So far, all suitably quali�ed UK graduates have found a place on the Foundation Year 1 programme, but this cannot be guaranteed.

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.

In addition to medical practice, graduates of the School have entered such diverse careers as biomedical research, the pharmaceutical industry, scienti�c journalism and healthcare management.

This information is correct at the time of printing (January 2016), but please be aware that regulations in this area are subject to change.

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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.

Imperial researchers are working on a

bit.ly/imperial- seasickness

Students learning to take blood as part of a practical in the Sir Alexander Fleming laboratory

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its origins; the understanding

of how matter behaves

through space and time

The Department of Physics

Imperial’s 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 �elds 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, con�rmation 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 bene�ts to our students. A number of companies have also been successfully ‘spun out’ from research within the Department.

Total expected intake (2017 entry)

Applications : admissions ratio (for 2014 entry)

President’s Undergraduate Scholars (from le� to right) Darius, Amalia and Sumer working with lasers in the Blackett Lab

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONThese 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.

A* A* Aoverall, to include:

A* Mathematics

A Physics

A-LEVELS

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Standard level College English language requirement – see page 62

Interview – candidates who demonstrate potential on their UCAS form

A language quali�cation may be required for Year Abroad degrees

Physics and Music Performance 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.

39 pointsoverall, to include:

7, 6, 6 at higher level which must include Mathematics and Physics

IB PROGRAMME

92% of research classed as world leading

research or internationally excellent Research Excellence Framework 2014

For more information see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/physics

Physics

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from overseas students and accept a wide variety of international quali�cations. For further guidance see: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic

OUR DEGREES

QUALIFICATION AND DEGREE TITLEUCASCODE LENGTH

BSc Physics F300 3 years

MSci Physics F303 4 years

BSc Physics and Music Performance F3W3 4 years

MSci Physics with a Year in Europe F309 4 years

BSc Physics with Science Education n/a* 3 years

MSci Physics with Science Education n/a* 4 years

BSc Physics with Theoretical Physics F325 3 years

MSci Physics with Theoretical Physics F390 4 years

* Apply initially for any BSc or MSci course within the Department of Physics.

Overseas students applying for these degrees require an ATAS certi�cate before they can apply for a student visa – see page 62.

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What our graduates do

Imperial’s Physics graduates are sought a�er by a wide range of employers – for example, the electronics industry needs physicists to design next-generation display technologies, lasers, optical �bres, 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 e¥ciency of electrical components.

Recent graduates of the Department have become…

1 Research Analyst, National Physical Laboratory

2 R&D Engineer, BBC3 Technology Consultant, IBM4 Graduate Trainee,

European Space Agency5 So�ware Engineer,

Ocado Technology

What you study

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.

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 uni�cation. In year three you may also choose to take a business or humanities module. All our degrees include a substantial �nal-year project undertaken in one of our research groups.

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

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FIND OUTMORE

Mery Fajardo+44 (0)20 7594 7513ph.admissions@imperial.ac.uk

Full course informationwww.imperial.ac.uk/study/ ug/physics

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 con�rmed 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 �nd out more about elusive dark matter.

PHYSICS WITH THEORETICAL PHYSICSThis degree is ideally suited to those with a speci�c 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 �eld theory. The �nal-year project is also on a theoretical topic.

PHYSICS WITH SCIENCE EDUCATIONThis degree allows you to combine the study of physics with the opportunity to acquire Quali�ed Teacher Status (QTS). Upon completion you will be quali�ed to teach science at schools in England and Wales without the need for a further postgraduate quali�cation. Students should initially apply for any of the Department’s 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).

PHYSICS AND MUSIC PERFORMANCEThis degree o�ers a unique opportunity to combine physics with a passion for music performance, preparing you for a professional career in either �eld. Taught jointly by Imperial and the Royal College of Music (RCM), you will study all the core physics material from our three-year BSc degree as well as some optional modules to ensure that you graduate as a fully quali�ed physicist. In parallel, you will complete the main performance elements of the RCM’s BMus degree on one principal instrument. Because of the demanding workload the course is spread over four years.

YEAR IN EUROPE DEGREEThis degree o�ers you the chance to challenge yourself in a di�erent 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 country’s 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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ASSOCIATESHIPSAll Imperial undergraduates receive an Associateship – awarded by one of our historic constituent colleges – in addition to their main Imperial degree:

f Associateship of Royal College of Science (ARCS)

f Associateship of Royal School of Mines (ARSM) f Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI)

f Associateship of the Imperial College School of Medicine (AICSM)

EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER AND ACCUMULATION SYSTEMAll 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 Bachelor’s degrees have a value of at least 180 ECTS credits. Our integrated Master’s degrees have a value ranging from at least 240 credits to 270 credits. ECTS does not currently apply to our MBBS courses.

TYPES OF QUALIFICATIONSOur degrees lead to the award of one of the following quali�cations:

f Bachelor of Science (BSc) f Master in Science (MSci) f Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) f Master of Engineering (MEng) f Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

The MEng and MSci are known as integrated Master’s awards whereby study at the level of a Bachelor’s degree with Honours is combined with Master’s-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 quali�cation in a subject related to medicine alongside their MBBS degree.

Joint Honours degrees, combining two disciplines, are available in certain subjects.

About our degrees

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/courses/our-degrees

The information given in this printed prospectus may change following publication. In particular (without limitation) the following details may change:

f The College may make changes to available courses where the College considers this is necessary.

f Optional modules may not all run every year.

f 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.

f 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.

f The College may amend the bursaries o�ered each year, for reasons such as (among other things) to ensure that funding is e�ectively 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:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONSAll 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:

DATA PROTECTIONThe 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 College’s Data Protection Policy and the Data Protection Act 1998. Find out more at:

STATISTICSStatistics on student and sta� numbers and applications:admissions ratios in this prospectus relate to the academic year 2014–15, and are taken from the Imperial College London Pocket Statistics Guide 2014–15:

www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug

www.imperial.ac.uk/students/terms-and-conditions

www.imperial.ac.uk/about/introducing-imperial/ facts-and-¤gures/college- data-and-statistics-catalogue

www.imperial.ac.uk/ admin-services/legal-services-o�ce/data-protection/ our-policy

Summer term: 28 April– 29 June 2018

TERM DATES 2017–18

These dates are provisional and may be amended. Some courses, for example those with a year abroad or with a year in industry, have di�erent term dates.

Autumn term: 30 September– 15 December 2017

Spring term: 6 January– 23 March 2018

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAll 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.

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what can you study?

UCAS CODE

LENGTH (YEARS) DEGREE DEGREE TITLE DEPARTMENT PAGE

H401 4 MEng Aeronautical Engineering Aeronautics 66

n/a 4 MEng Aeronautical Engineering with a Year Abroad1 Aeronautics 66

n/a 5 MEng Aeronautical Engineering with a Year in Industry1 Aeronautics 66

n/a 4 MEng Aeronautics with Spacecra� Engineering1 Aeronautics 66

C700 3 BSc Biochemistry Life Sciences 76

C701 4 BSc Biochemistry with a Year in Industry/Research Life Sciences 76

C7R1 4 BSc Biochemistry with French for Science Life Sciences 76

C7R2 4 BSc Biochemistry with German for Science Life Sciences 76

C7N2 3 BSc Biochemistry with Management Life Sciences 76

C7NG 4 BSc Biochemistry with Management Life Sciences 76

C7NF 4 BSc Biochemistry with Management and a Year in Industry/Research Life Sciences 76

C7NA 5 BSc Biochemistry with Management with a Year in Industry/Research Life Sciences 76

C702 4 BSc Biochemistry with Research Abroad Life Sciences 76

C7R4 4 BSc Biochemistry with Spanish for Science Life Sciences 76

C100 3 BSc Biological Sciences Life Sciences 74

C110 4 BSc Biological Sciences with a Year in Industry/Research Life Sciences 74

C1R1 4 BSc Biological Sciences with French for Science Life Sciences 74

C1R2 4 BSc Biological Sciences with German for Science Life Sciences 74

C1N2 3 BSc Biological Sciences with Management Life Sciences 74

C1NG 4 BSc Biological Sciences with Management Life Sciences 74

C1NF 4 BSc Biological Sciences with Management and a Year in Industry/Research Life Sciences 74

C1NA 5 BSc Biological Sciences with Management with a Year in Industry/Research Life Sciences 74

C102 4 BSc Biological Sciences with Research Abroad Life Sciences 74

C1R4 4 BSc Biological Sciences with Spanish for Science Life Sciences 74

BJ95 4 MEng Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Materials 114

BH9C 4 MEng Biomedical Engineering Bioengineering 70

n/a 4 MEng Biomedical Engineering with a Year Abroad2 Bioengineering 70

n/a 5 MEng Biomedical Engineering with a Year in Industry2 Bioengineering 70

J700 3 BSc Biotechnology Life Sciences 76

J702 4 BSc Biotechnology with a Year in Industry/Research Life Sciences 76

J7R1 4 BSc Biotechnology with French for Science Life Sciences 76

J7R2 4 BSc Biotechnology with German for Science Life Sciences 76

J7N2 4 BSc Biotechnology with Management Life Sciences 76

J7NF 5 BSc Biotechnology with Management with a Year in Industry/Research Life Sciences 76

J701 4 BSc Biotechnology with Research Abroad Life Sciences 76

J7R4 4 BSc Biotechnology with Spanish for Science Life Sciences 76

H801 4 MEng Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering 84

H802 4 MEng Chemical Engineering with a Year Abroad Chemical Engineering 84

H890 4 MEng Chemical with Nuclear Engineering Chemical Engineering 84

F100 3 BSc Chemistry Chemistry 88

F103 4 MSci Chemistry Chemistry 88

F105 5 MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry Chemistry 88

F1R1 4 MSci Chemistry with French for Science Chemistry 88

F1R2 4 MSci Chemistry with German for Science Chemistry 88

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F1NF 4 BSc Chemistry with Management Chemistry 88

FN11 5 BSc Chemistry with Management and a Year in Industry Chemistry 88

F124 4 MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry Chemistry 88

F125 5 MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and a Year in Industry Chemistry 88

F1F3 4 MSci Chemistry with Molecular Physics Chemistry 88

F1FH 5 MSci Chemistry with Molecular Physics and a Year in Industry Chemistry 88

F104 4 MSci Chemistry with Research Abroad Chemistry 88

F101 5 MSci Chemistry with Research Abroad and a Year in Industry Chemistry 88

F1R4 4 MSci Chemistry with Spanish for Science Chemistry 88

H201 4 MEng Civil Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering 92

H202 4 MEng Civil Engineering with a Year Abroad Civil and Environmental Engineering 92

G400 3 BEng Computing Computing 96

G401 4 MEng Computing Computing 96

G700 4 MEng Computing (Arti�cial Intelligence) Computing 96

G501 4 MEng Computing (Computational Management) Computing 96

G430 4 MEng Computing (Computation in Biology and Medicine) Computing 96

GG47 4 MEng Computing (Games, Vision and Interaction) Computing 96

G402 4 MEng Computing (International Programme of Study) Computing 96

G600 4 MEng Computing (So�ware Engineering) Computing 96

28G3 4 MEng Design Engineering Dyson School of Design Engineering 102

C180 3 BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology Life Sciences 74

H600 3 BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering 106

H604 4 MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering 106

H601 4 MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year Abroad Electrical and Electronic Engineering 106

H6N2 4 MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Management Electrical and Electronic Engineering 106

HG65 3 BEng Electronic and Information Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering 106

GH56 4 MEng Electronic and Information Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering 106

HG6M 4 MEng Electronic and Information Engineering with a Year Abroad Electrical and Electronic Engineering 106

F600 3 BSc Geology Earth Science and Engineering 110

F640 4 MSci Geology Earth Science and Engineering 110

F661 4 MSci Geology and Geophysics Earth Science and Engineering 110

F601 4 MSci Geology with a Year Abroad Earth Science and Engineering 110

F662 3 BSc Geophysics Earth Science and Engineering 110

F660 4 MSci Geophysics Earth Science and Engineering 110

F664 4 MSci Geophysics with a Year Abroad Earth Science and Engineering 110

JF52 3 BEng Materials Science and Engineering Materials 114

JFM2 4 MEng Materials Science and Engineering Materials 114

J5N2 3 BEng Materials with Management Materials 114

J5H8 4 MEng Materials with Nuclear Engineering Materials 114

G100 3 BSc Mathematics Mathematics 118

G103 4 MSci Mathematics Mathematics 118

GG14 3 BEng Mathematics and Computer Science Computing/Mathematics 98

GG41 4 MEng Mathematics and Computer Science Computing/Mathematics 98

GI43 4 MEng Mathematics and Computer Science (Computational Statistics) Computing/Mathematics 98

IG11 4 MEng Mathematics and Computer Science (Pure Maths and Computational Logic)

Computing/Mathematics 98

GG31 3 BSc Mathematics, Optimisation and Statistics Mathematics 118

G125 3 BSc Mathematics (Pure Mathematics) Mathematics 118

G104 4 MSci Mathematics with a Year in Europe Mathematics 118

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G1F3 3 BSc Mathematics with Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics Mathematics 118

n/a 3 BSc Mathematics with Education3 Mathematics 118

n/a 4 MSci Mathematics with Education3 Mathematics 118

G102 3 BSc Mathematics with Mathematical Computation Mathematics 118

G1G3 3 BSc Mathematics with Statistics Mathematics 118

G1GH 3 BSc Mathematics with Statistics for Finance Mathematics 118

H301 4 MEng Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering 122

H304 4 MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad Mechanical Engineering 122

n/a 5 MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry4 Mechanical Engineering 122

n/a 5 MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry and a Year Abroad4 Mechanical Engineering 122

n/a 4 MEng Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering4 Mechanical Engineering 122

n/a 5 MEng Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering and a Year in Industry4 Mechanical Engineering 122

B101 3 BSc Medical Biosciences Medicine 80

B111 4 BSc Medical Biosciences with Management Medicine 80

A109 5 MBBS Medicine (Graduate) Medicine 126

A100 6 MBBS/ BSc

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Medicine5 Medicine 126

n/a 5 MBBS Medicine (Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Singapore)6 Medicine 126

C500 3 BSc Microbiology Life Sciences 74

F663 4 MSci Petroleum Geoscience Earth Science and Engineering 110

F300 3 BSc Physics Physics 130

F303 4 MSci Physics Physics 130

F3W3 4 BSc Physics and Music Performance Physics 130

F309 4 MSci Physics with a Year in Europe Physics 130

n/a 3 BSc Physics with Science Education7 Physics 130

n/a 4 MSci Physics with Science Education7 Physics 130

F325 3 BSc Physics with Theoretical Physics Physics 130

F390 4 MSci Physics with Theoretical Physics Physics 130

NOTES1 Apply initially for MEng Aeronautical Engineering (H401)2 Apply initially for MEng Biomedical Engineering (BH9C)3 Apply initially for Mathematics BSc (G100) or MSci (G103)4 Apply initially for MEng Mechanical Engineering (H301)5 Apply initially for A100 (MBBS/BSc) or Graduate Medicine6 Awarded jointly by Imperial College London and Nanyang Technological University7 Apply initially for any BSc or MSci course within the Department of Physics

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