WHAT’S IMPERIAL REALLY LIKE?
8TH BEST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD USEFUL INFORMATION
QS World University Rankings 2021
NUMBER ONE FOR GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY The Guardian University Guide 2021
Who best to tell you than some of the students already studying here. Follow their stories throughout this prospectus to find out more about Imperial in their words – from a typical week to life in halls. Introducing...
BURSARIES WORTH UP TO £5,000 PER YEAR
CONTENTS
WHAT YOU CAN STUDY
ABOUT Welcome to Imperial 4 – a place to call home Belong from day one 6 – what makes our students feel at home here The year that changed the world 8 – how we’ve adapted to COVID-19 Asking the big questions 10 – our global research impact
LEARN
for Home students through the Imperial Bursary scheme (see page 34)
ABEKU, MEDICINE
ANASTASIA, BIOCHEMISTRY
A ‘typical’ Imperial week – achieving a balance Hands-on research – learning through discovery Enterprising minds – support for budding entrepreneurs Expand your horizons – gain credit beyond your core degree Study here, work anywhere – support for a brilliant future
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AYOMIDE, MEDICINE
CAI, MOLECULAR BIOENGINEERING
DEBORAH, MOLECULAR BIOENGINEERING
EMILIA, GEOLOGY
GIOVANNI, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
JASMIN, MATHEMATICS
JESSICA, DESIGN ENGINEERING
KARL, ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION ENGINEERING
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THRIVE LEAH, MOLECULAR BIOENGINEERING 2
MAX, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PATRICK, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
ZAHRA, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Here to help – services to help you reach your potential
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FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES Biochemistry and biotechnology Biological sciences Chemistry Mathematics Physics
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USEFUL INFORMATION How to apply Our selection process What costs are involved Funding your studies Applying for accommodation Support when you need it A–Z course directory Campus and accommodation map Terms and conditions
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COVID-19
AFFORD The Imperial Bursary – free financial support for Home students
FACULTY OF MEDICINE Medical biosciences Medicine
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LIVE London calling – an unrivalled student city Getting here, there and everywhere – mapping the capital Home from home – life in our halls Campus life – facilities and campus favourites
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 72
PLAY Student life at Imperial – life beyond the lab Work hard, play hard – passions and pursuits that shape your life
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Aeronautics Bioengineering Chemical engineering Civil and environmental engineering Computing Design engineering Electrical and electronic engineering Geology, geophysics and planetary science Materials science and engineering Mechanical engineering
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These are unprecedented times for us all. This prospectus presents information about undergraduate study at Imperial for 2022–2023, as it would operate under normal circumstances. We may have to make changes should restrictions still be in place as a result of COVID-19. Please keep an eye on our website for information about potential changes to our courses and teaching delivery. www.imperial.ac.uk/study/covid-19 3