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UCL has a lot of world class courses including its bachelor degree in Biotechnology which is ranked as one of the best in the world. For students wishing to pursue a degree in biotechnology which allows them to be guided and tutored using cutting edge technology and hands on expert faculty with special emphasis on practical application can now find it at UCL. This course is designed to hone the skills in fields of genetics, biochemistry, chemistry as well as biochemical engineering and encourages students to take up advanced research in this phenomenal discipline which works right at the edge of marvelous discoveries in current scientific world. With a UCL biotechnology bachelors degree, this career stream becomes exciting and students get the maximum exposure to career opportunities in this stream.

The Degree Details

Undergraduate Courses
- C700 Biochemistry BSc 3 years
- C901 Biological Sciences  MSci 4 years
- C900 Biological Sciences BSc 3 years
- B990 Biomedical Sciences BSc 3 years
- CN72 Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Business and Management) BSc 3 years
- B190 Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Science and Engineering) BSc 3 years
- C560 Biotechnology BSc 3 years


Graduate Courses

- The Biosciences MRes
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering MSc
- Synthetic Biology MRes
- Clinical and Experimental Medicine: Drug Discovery MRes
- Neuroscience MSc
- Drug Design MSc
- Genetics of Human Disease MSc
- Cell and Gene Therapy MSc
- Molecular Medicine MSc
- Clinical and Experimental Medicine: Drug Discovery MSc
- Nanotechnology MSc
- Pharmacognosy MSc

Scholarship applications for 2013-14 will start to open from mid-December. For full-time and part-time students your tuition fee will normally be quoted on your offer letter. You must pay at least 50% of your tuition fee before or at enrolment to be fully enrolled, or provide a letter of sponsorship indicating who should be invoiced for your fees.

Fee Schedule 2013-2014 - http://www.ucl.ac.uk/current-students/mo...rad_taught

Under UCL regulations, in the first instance, full-time research students are required to register for an MPhil degree for not less than nine months after initial registration,  and must then fulfil academic requirements to upgrade to PhD degree.

Part-time research degree students are required to register for an MPhil degree for a minimum of fifteen months after initial registration for part-time students and must then fulfil academic requirements to upgrade to PhD degree.

UCL acknowledges biochemical engineering as one of the integral part of the degree program, encompassing courses in this in all three years of the program. The first year basically has some compulsory subjects related to the stream while the second year has some compulsory courses and options to choose electives from a wide range of choices in limited numbers. The optional flexibility is enlarged in year three that focuses majorly on individual research projects under the university. UCL offers a unique option to its undergraduate biotechnology students for a year of hands on experience. Students can opt for an additional year to work in world class research facilities or industrial laboratories immediately after the second year and return for their researches after the year long valuable experience. This flexibility makes the course a delight for biotech undergrads as they both gain education and industry experience.

Biotechnology being more of a practical research subject, a student spends equal time in various laboratories and classes. UCL has both wet and dry laboratories for either handling chemicals, materials related to biotechnology or otherwise doing simulations and tests. Lectures, group tutorials, e-learning modules are all integrated in the coursework. UCL boasts of a computer graphics facility, a host of fermenters meant for cell culture and facilities to do biomolecular structure analysis.

The Entry Requirements

UCL has strict entry requirements for its undergrad course in Biotechnology yet has flexibility in terms of minimum requirements depending on the study background and nation of the applicant. In the A levels, UCL asks a minimum of AAA  with major as Chemistry and any one subject out of Mathematics, Physics or Biology along with pass grade in any other subject at the AS level or its equivalent. It also has some subject criteria to be met at the GCSE level and it also offers opportunities to meet the set criteria after enrollment in the program. The IB diploma points are set at 38 with six points being the minimum in trio of Chemistry and any two higher level subjects and not less than five in the rest of the subjects. For students outside UK a list of accepted qualifications is also mentioned. UCL offers applicants a preparatory foundation course for one year which helps students from abroad to become prepared to meet the tough curricular requirements of the UCL degree program. UCL offers University Preparatory Certificates to the various ambitious students from all parts of the world who wish to shine in academics at the UCL Biotechnology degree program or any other UK universities. For the applicants to be admitted into the choice programs, UCL acknowledges A levels and the International Baccalaureate along with a list of other international academic qualifications thus making it a truly versatile admission program from which all types of students can benefit. Applicants must also have to satisfy the English language Requirements if applicable for UCL degree.

Application Procedure and Selections

UCL recognizes applications only made through the UCAS which is Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. All information is available at the school or colleges of the supplicants residing in UK and proper guidance in this regard is available there. But for people who are not residents of UK or have left school can get all the info from UCAS directly.

UCL follows a very comprehensive method of candidate screening process which involves an analysis of the self motivation capabilities, smartness, interest quotient in pursuit of science and research as well as organizational skills  of the applicant and not just a mere grade basis selection practice. If selected the candidates may be called for a direct personal interview, if the applicant is a resident of UK. Debating society involvement, projects and seminars undertaken by the applicant also play a role in the selection process. Written exercise during interviews is optional and is informed to candidates prior to interviews. Non residents of UK are chosen purely on the basis of the given application and candidates should try to convey their deep interest in following challenging scientific research in the applications preferably.

Environment and Opportunities

UCL has a vibrant campus culture revolving around academic glory, scientific pursuits and overall dynamism of students. With this degree, UCL students see massive career opportunities in pharmaceutical sectors, food and agriculture industries as well as in organizations dedicated to environmental development. Financial help is also available for degrees for students at UCL and all information regarding the detail fee structure and scholarship options are given in the home site of UCL. A plethora of accommodation options are available for students from all over the world along with a friendly and tolerant study atmosphere for everyone.