What is an actual workload in Imperial College London??

Hi!
I’ll be applying in 2026 (deferred entry) for undergrad biotechnology in Imperial College London. But my biggest worry is that the amount of work will be unbearable and that I’ll burn out🥲. Is there is anyone from this uni or know anyone who attends (attended) it? What is an actual workload, do you guys have social life outside of uni? And how much of your free time you sacrifice for studying instead of enjoying your life (like really honestly)??

Hi!
I’ll be applying in 2026 (deferred entry) for undergrad biotechnology in Imperial College London. But my biggest worry is that the amount of work will be unbearable and that I’ll burn out🥲. Is there is anyone from this uni or know anyone who attends (attended) it? What is an actual workload, do you guys have social life outside of uni? And how much of your free time you sacrifice for studying instead of enjoying your life (like really honestly)??

Awful students support - go elsewhere if you have another offer you are happy with.

Awful student support in what way? I’m 3rd year Imperial and enjoying it. Would love to hear your thoughts.

Not m thoughts actual student experiences. No-one willing to help - tutors are poor and some teaching is less than good. If you are seem to be struggling you'll be on your way out.

Weeds out unmotivated students, tough uni, good rewards. But from my experience my personal tutor is great and helpful. Personal tutorial attendance is mandatory and there's sanctions for not attending. They make sure everyone is keeping up with the work. And also help with references, internship and other applications. I don't think there'll ever be a uni where everyone is satisfied with teaching.

Not m thoughts actual student experiences. No-one willing to help - tutors are poor and some teaching is less than good. If you are seem to be struggling you'll be on your way out.

That’s not the reality.
Some degrees are a bit easier and lighter in terms of workload, some are really hard and can be overwhelming, especially during the first two years. Quite a number of people struggle at some point or another, but a lot of support is available to those who are willing to look for it and many arrangements can be made in order to help a struggling student to pull through.
However, one needs to be proactive and look for this help. The staff can not be aware of your difficulties if you don’t voice them out.
It is not a perfect university ( show me the perfect one) and some things can be improved but it is not at all this awful place that you repeatedly describe in your numerous posts.
Many people actually enjoy it and find it rewarding.

That’s not the reality.
Some degrees are a bit easier and lighter in terms of workload, some are really hard and can be overwhelming, especially during the first two years. Quite a number of people struggle at some point or another, but a lot of support is available to those who are willing to look for it and many arrangements can be made in order to help a struggling student to pull through.
However, one needs to be proactive and look for this help. The staff can not be aware of your difficulties if you don’t voice them out.
It is not a perfect university ( show me the perfect one) and some things can be improved but it is not at all this awful place that you repeatedly describe in your numerous posts.
Many people actually enjoy it and find it rewarding.

However, you do need to do your research - Oxbridge has far better support than Imperial.

What would that "research" involve exactly? The person literally goes there and experiences it, we have also shown you multiple different sources of data that happen to support what we've experienced ourselves. Naturally you have refused to believe all such sources of data. So given what I've just said, what "research" should we do?

Your research is focused on your experienced and is therefore biased. I'm stopping now because there's none so blind as those that don't want to see - go to Oxbridge for Maths Not Imperial!

To any prospective uni student reading this, go wherever your heart desires.

Awful students support - go elsewhere if you have another offer you are happy with.

Hi!
I’ll be applying in 2026 (deferred entry) for undergrad biotechnology in Imperial College London. But my biggest worry is that the amount of work will be unbearable and that I’ll burn out🥲. Is there is anyone from this uni or know anyone who attends (attended) it? What is an actual workload, do you guys have social life outside of uni? And how much of your free time you sacrifice for studying instead of enjoying your life (like really honestly)??