Bachelor Degree in Bioengineering + UCLA Postgraduate Certificate Programme

Type of programme
Official degrees
Duration
8 semesters
Credits
240 ECTS
Price
€166.50 / ECTS x 60 = €9,990.00* (1r course 2021-2022). *Subject to change each year.
Places
40
Campus
Campus Sant Cugat
Language
Catalan
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Programme advantages

  1. Prestige of the University of California, Los Angeles. You will study at a world-renowned university.
  2. The UCLA Extension Programme is equivalent to a postgraduate degree in Spain.
  3. Teaching methodology. You will have access to academic programmes taught by experts in their respective fields.
  4. International outlook. You will be able to work for a year anywhere in the United States thanks to your Optional Practical Training (OPT) Visa.
  5. Intercultural environment. You will study with students from the United States and from around the world, allowing you to increase your cultural awareness and command of English

About the Certificate Programme

UIC Barcelona and the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) are offering you the chance to complement your Bioengineering studies in the United States. Experience North American university with the Certificate Programme in Project Management, one of the UCLA Extension Programmes, which is equivalent to a postgraduate degree in Spain.

Section

Study programme and subjects 2020-2021

Subjects in course 1 Type Term ECTS
Algebra Type: FB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Anatomy and Physiology Type: FB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Chemistry/Biochemistry Type: FB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Materials Type: FB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Mechanics Type: FB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Anthropology Type: FB Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Basic Biomechanics Type: FB Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Biomaterials and Biocompatibility Type: FB Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Calculus Type: FB Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Cell and Molecular Biology Type: FB Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Subjects in course 2 Type Term ECTS
Advanced Materials and Material Selection Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Applied Pathology Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Biomedical Instrumentation Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Graphical Design Techiques Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 3
Informatics Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 3
The Basics and Electronic Systems Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Biostatistics Type: OB Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Cell and Molecular Biology 2 Type: OB Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
English Type: OB Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
Laboratory Techniques and Methodologies Type: OB Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
Shaping Technology of Materials Type: OB Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Signals and Systems Theory Type: OB Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Technology and Society Type: OB Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
Subjects in course 3 Type Term ECTS
Biology Materials and Biomaterials Laboratory Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Electives
 Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 30
Biomaterial Characterization Techniques Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Biotechnology Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Computing, Robotics and Bionics 1 Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Dental Prosthetics Engineering Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Micro and Nanotechnology Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Modeling and Simulation Techniques Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Neuroscience Applied to Orthoprosthesis Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Pharmacology Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Computing, Robotics and Bionics 2 Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Drug Delivery & Discovery Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Fundamentals of Physiopathology Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Microbiology Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 4
Microbiology Laboratory Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 2
Protein and Genetic Engineering Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Tissue Engineering Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Biomedical Systems Prototyping Laboratory Type: OB Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Cell Therapy Type: OB Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Tissue Engineering Lab Type: OB Term: Second semester ECTS: 6
Subjects in course 4 Type Term ECTS
Business Psychology Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 3
Business and Society Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 3
Cross-Disciplinary Bioengineering Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Electives
 Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 9
Design and Diagnostics by Image Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 3
Environment and Sustainability Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Immunology Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Physics of Biological Processes Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Project Management Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 3
Startup Design Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 3
Treatment Methods in Orthoprosthetics Type: OP Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Ethics Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Science and Technology Policies Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 3
Final Degree Project Type: TF Term: Second semester ECTS: 17
In-Company Training Type: PR Term: Second semester ECTS: 10
Introduction to Bioengineering Research Type: OB Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
  • ECTS: European Credit Transfer System
  • Term: calendar period
  • (a): subjects which are taught in English

Prerequisites & admissions

Application for admission

In order to start your studies at UCLA, you must first inform your faculty’s international programme coordinator:

Román Pérez
rperezan@uic.es 

 

Required documentation

Proof you have studied Bioengineering at UIC Barcelona, proof of payment to issue your bachelor's degree certificate and satisfaction of the requirements requested by UCLA. 

Bachelor’s Degree in Bioengineering from UIC Barcelona

Information about the UCLA requirements 

 

Grants & financial aid

In addition to the agreement with UCLA, which includes a 10% discount on enrolment fees for all our students, UIC Barcelona is also allocating three grants of €2,000 each to help those who wish to study a postgraduate degree at UCLA Extension.