How to apply
Department of Life Sciences
Course details
- Learn about Spanish scientific culture and history
- All courses are taught in the target language
- These courses are not approriate for native or near-native speakers
Overview
In addition to the Biology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology elements of the programme, the Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication provides the following:
- training in the use and presentation of scientific and technical material in Spanish in written and oral forms. This is presented in a clear and effective manner for a range of purposes and audiences
- further studies in the history, politics, science and technology of Spanish speaking countries
- a research project and taught courses at an approved educational institution in Spanish in the third year of the course
- an introduction to the theory and practice of translation, with a focus on Spanish for science
La Naturaleza nos es hostil porque no la conocemos: sus crueldades representan la venganza contra nuestra indiferencia. Escuchar sus latidos íntimos con el fervor de apasionada curiosidad, equivale a descifrar sus secretos"
Santiago Ramón y Cajal
Patólogo, histólogo, neurocientífico español y premio Nobel (1852-1934)
Course structure
Spanish advice
Dr. Iria González Becerra
i.gonzalez-beccera@imperial.ac.uk
0207 594 8769
Room S306, Sherfield level 3
Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication