Biosciences undergraduate programmes

The Division of Biosciences offers a diverse range of undergraduate degree in areas such as biomedical sciences, medicine, neuroscience, physiology and pharmacology.

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Why study Biosciences at UCL?

UCL is ranked sixth in the world for Biological Sciences and ninth in the world for Life Sciences (QS World University Rankings 2024).
All students have the opportunity to study in a world-class research-led environment.
We have an outstanding international reputation, and a community of over 550 staff and 300 PhD students engaged in cutting edge research and collaboration.
We proudly hold a Bronze Award from Athena SWAN and are working towards a Silver Award.

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World-class research

UCL is home to world-class research institutes, including the Centre for Environment and Biodiversity (CBER), the Centre for Life’s Origins and Evolution (CLOE) and the UCL Genetics Institute (UGI).

Biosciences Undergraduate Programmes at UCL

The BSc is a three-year degree programme and the MSci programme offers an additional year on top of the BSc. The MSci programme includes an extended research project.

Biochemistry

Equipping students with the essential knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology that is at the heart of much of modern life sciences research.
Biochemistry BSc/MSci

Biological Sciences

Study of the Biological Sciences spans a vast range, from the origins of life and evolutionary genetics, through molecular and cellular biology to ecology and biodiversity.
Biological Sciences BSc/MSci

Biomedical Sciences

Introduction to a variety of disciplines including anatomy, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, immunology & infection, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology and psychology.
Biomedical Sciences BSc

Human Sciences

Interdisciplinary degrees which enable advanced discoveries in human biology to be studied in combination with the behavioural insights provided by social science.
Human Sciences BSc/Human Sciences and Evolution MSci

Neuroscience

Offering you the opportunity to learn about the structure and function of the brain in one of the world’s greatest centres for neuroscience.
Neuroscience BSc/MSci

Pharmacology

The science of how chemical substances interact with the human body, from the development of new medicines to understanding the effects of poisons.
Pharmacology BSc/MSci

Combined programmes

Natural Sciences BSc and MSci

Enables students who wish to maintain a breadth of science subjects to design a unique degree which is suited to their personal interests. Available as both a BSc and MSci course.

Second/third year entry degree programmes

BSc Molecular Biology

Similar to Biochemistry, Molecular Biology is a look at life at the molecular level but concentrating more on the genome and proteome, structure, function and regulation.

*from Biochemistry or Biomedical Sciences

BSc Molecular Biology

BSc Physiology and Pharmacology*

Physiology and Pharmacology study how living organisms work and how chemical compounds, endogenous and exogenous, interact with then to affect their function.

*from Biomedical Sciences

BSc Physiology and Pharmacology

BSc Physiology*

The study of living organisms, from the basic biochemical processes that drive the functions of individual cells right through to the workings of the body's systems and how they interact to produce a healthy living individual.

*from Biomedical Sciences

BSc Physiology

BSc Immunology*

A research-focused programme which provides an in‑depth understanding of the role of the immune system, infectious agents and cellular processes in the pathogenesis of diseases.

*from Biomedical Sciences

BSc Immunology

Integrated BSc degree programmes for MBBS students

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The Division of Biosciences offers the following one-year integrated degree programmes to UCL Medical Students:

IBSc Physiology
IBSc Neuroscience
IBSc Pharmacology
IBSc Anatomy, Cell and Developmental Biology
IBSc Physiology and Pharmacology
IBSc Human Genetics and Genomics

Studying Biosciences at UCL

UCL Life Sciences Society

Bioscience students can join UCL's Life Science Society, the largest and most active science society on campus.

The student-led committee organises a host of academic talks, professional development workshops, and formal and informal social events throughout the year.

Open Days at UCL

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Come to an open day and find out more about studying an undergraduate degree in Biosciences at UCL.

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Study Abroad

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Bioscience Undergraduate students have the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad in one of our partner institutes located all across the world.