Course overview
The BSc Biological Sciences at UCL will provide you with the core knowledge and skills required to understand and participate in current biological research. During your studies you will have the option to transfer onto a specialised degree programme. Our selection of modules will allow you to specialise in your biological interests or maintain a broad interest in the field.
Our degree is internationally recognised for its excellence. Based on the 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCL ranked 8th in the world (4th in Europe and 3rd in the UK) for the Biological Science. Similarly, based on the 2023 Shanghai Ranking, UCL is ranked 8th in the world (2nd in Europe and 2nd in the UK) for the Biological Sciences.
It is possible for you to transfer from the three-year BSc programme to the four-year MSci programme, providing you meet the minimum requirements. Transfers during the third year are possible providing you have taken BIOL0018 Advanced Investigative Project in Biological Sciences.
Students on the BSc programme have the option to apply to the MSci International Programme in year two. It is a competitive programme. If you are successful, you are required to transfer from the BSc to the MSci programme before commencing your third year studying at one of our international partner Universities.
What this course will give you
Our degrees will be of interest to any student who wants to pursue a career in biological research. You will develop your skills and core knowledge through engaging with the real research performed in our department and through actively performing research yourself. This will culminate in the final year research project where you will have the opportunity to work under the lead of an academic from our research department.
Students will benefit from our thriving Research Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment and its research centres, as well as our partnerships with the Natural History Museum, the Francis Crick Institute and the Zoological Society of London.