Facultat de Biociències (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)

Spain

Address: Campus Universitari UAB, Edifici C, Carrer dels Til·lers, 08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Barcelona, Spain

Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics

The Faculty of Biosciences of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) specializes in life sciences, offering degrees in Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Environmental Biology. It is a key component of the UAB’s strong research in health and life sciences.

Domains taught:

Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Ecology and Sustainability, Food Science, Life Sciences, Microbiology and Genetics, Nanotechnologies

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Status:

Public

Partnerships:

Part of UAB, a leading research university. Strong connections with biomedical and biotechnology research institutes (e.g., CReSA, VHIR) and companies within the UAB Research Park and broader Catalan biotech ecosystem.

Research:

Extensive research in molecular and cell biology, genetics, microbiology, plant science, animal physiology, ecology, neuroscience, and biotechnology applications.

Famous Alumnis:

N/A

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

300

Current students***:

2500

Foreign students***:

20%

Cumulative former students***:

15000

Pros

Highly specialized and research-intensive faculty focused on all aspects of biosciences, with excellent facilities and strong links to the biotech sector.

Cons

Very specialized focus, which is a strength for dedicated students. Located outside Barcelona city center.

Best For

Students passionate about life sciences, aiming for a research-oriented career in fields from molecular biology to biotechnology.

Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices

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*: 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, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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