Biotechnology BSc

University College London

Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
In the first year of the programme you will take compulsory core modules similar to those taken in the first year of other biosciences programmes, but with additional core biochemical engineering content. After year one you may transfer to a Molecular Biology BSc or Biochemistry BSc if you wish.
In year two, you will take a number of compulsory modules including specialities in bioprocess and engineering, but with some optional module flexibility which increases in year three.
You will also take certain compulsory modules from UCL's Department of Biochemical Engineering.
You may elect to spend an additional year, after year two, gaining invaluable experience in an industrial or research laboratory. Your project report will count towards your degree. Or, after year two, you may elect to transfer to the research-intensive MSci degree stream.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

This degree programme is one of only a few in which biochemical engineering is a significant component of study in each of the three years.
UCL is one of the world's largest academic centres for research in biotechnology, with three major research units based here: the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology, the Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology and the interdisciplinary Advanced Centre for Biochemical Engineering.
You will have the opportunity to take a one-year placement in industry (working in a suitable industrial or research laboratory) before your final year of study.
Our excellent resources include the Darwin Research Facility, which provides state of the art centrifugation, cell culture, imaging and biomolecular structural analysis facilities and a drug discovery facility.

You will acquire a range of specific and transferable key skills, including time management and planning, technical laboratory competencies such as manual dexterity and analysis of data, and skills in teamwork, negotiation and decision-making.
This BSc provides access to a wide variety of careers. Trained biotechnologists are required in large numbers for the manufacture of biological products such as pharmaceuticals and speciality chemicals. In addition, food and beverage manufacturers are increasingly embracing biotechnology.

English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required.

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Engineering
  • Biochemical
  • Bioengineering
  • Microbiology
  • Biomolecular
  • Biology Science

Course programme

YEAR 1

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Chemistry for Biologists
  • Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
  • Introduction to Bioengineering Processes and Design
  • Introduction to Microbiology
  • The Principles and Practice of Experimental Biochemistry
Optional modules

All first year modules are compulsory.

YEAR 2

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Cell Biology
  • Biomolecular Structure and Function
  • Downstream Processing
  • Evaluation and Planning of Business Opportunities in Bioprocessing and Life Sciences
  • Cell Production Growth
  • Molecular Biology

Optional modules

You will select 0.5 credits from a wide range of optional modules.

YEAR 3

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Advanced Practical in Molecular Biology I
  • Biochemistry Research Project (Investigative)
  • Bioprocess Design Study
Optional modules

You will select 1.5 credits from a wide range of final-year options.

Your learning

Biotechnology is a practical science and you can expect to spend a significant portion of your time either in wet laboratories, where you will handle chemicals and biological materials, or in dry laboratories, where computer simulations and exercises are carried out.

You will also take part in seminars, presentations, lectures and group tutorials. You will use an online learning site (Moodle) to support your studies.

Assessment

Your assessment will include a combination of examinations, coursework, practical work, tutorial work and presentations. Many modules have in-course tests (web-based or written) and most (but not all) modules have an unseen final examination.

Additional information

Overseas students Fee -£24,040 (2018/19)

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