The Faculty of Biology of the University of Vigo (UVigo) offers degrees in Biology, with a focus on both fundamental and applied aspects of life sciences, including marine biology and molecular biosciences.
Address: Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, s/n, 36310 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
Biology, Molecular Biology, Ecology
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Domains taught:
- Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Ecology and Sustainability, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Microbiology and Genetics
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Part of UVigo, with international exchange programs and collaborations with research institutes, particularly those related to marine biology (Campus do Mar, ECIMAT) and environmental studies.
Research:
Research in areas like genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, marine biology, ecology, biodiversity conservation, and aquaculture.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
150
Current students***:
1000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
5000
Pros
Offers comprehensive biology education with opportunities for specialization, particularly with links to marine environments and strong research groups.
Cons
Focus is on biological sciences. Smaller than some very large biology faculties in Spain.
Best For
Students passionate about biological sciences, with an interest in marine biology or general ecology and molecular studies.
- Aquaculture, Biodiversity, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Life Impact
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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