Future Bioengineering: Reality Or SciFi?

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Type of programme
Summer school
Campus
Campus Sant Cugat
Duration
between 13-07-2026 and 17-07-2026
Credits
2 ECTS
Schedule
Monday to Friday. Mornings: Lectures/Presentations (09.00–12.00 approx.) Afternoon: Practical work, company visits, cultural activities
Modality
On site
Reasons why

Why choose the UIC Barcelona Summer Programme and this course?

  1. Students are our priority and are at the centre of the UIC Barcelona experience.

  2. International immersion: promoting intercultural connections between local and international students.

  3. International and highly renowned teaching staff.

  4. Theory classes are combined with company visits

  5. Theory classes are combined with company visits

  6. Individual support for students.

  7. Option to transfer credits.

  8. State-of-the-art facilities: the course is taught at the Bioengineering Institute of Technology

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Who is the course intended for?

Aimed at undergraduate students in Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering or related disciplines with a good level of English.

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How to get there:

Sant Cugat Campus

C/ Josep Trueta, s/n. 

(Hospital Universitari General de Catalunya)

08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona)

Presentation

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This summer course aims to immerse students in the fascinating world of bioengineering and its real-life applications in healthcare, cosmetics and technology. The programme combines lectures, hands-on workshops, and company visits to provide a global vision of how engineering, biology and innovation come together to improve human health and wellbeing.

Curriculum

Study programme and subjects 2025-2026

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    Programme structure

    *The programme structure may be subject to change

    Monday 13 July 2026
    • Welcome session and presentation of the course
    • Sant Cugat campus visit
    • Introduction to the Department of Bioengineering
    Tuesday 14 July 2026
    • Seminar: Story structures (classic vs. contemporary).
    • Workshop: Developing characters, voices and arcs.
    • Practical session: Writing a short script or storyboard for multimedia content.
    Wednesday 15 July 2026
    • Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
    • Afternoon: Cultural activity
    • Wednesday 15 July 2026
    • Morning: 3D printing and bioprinting
    • Afternoon: Company visit
    Thursday 16 July 2026
    • Cosmetics 2.0 
    Friday, 17 July 2026
    • Morning: Engineering devices in Bioengineering
    • Afternoon: Practical work (bioprinting) and closing remarks
Subjects in course 1 Type Term ECTS
Future Bioengineering: Reality Or SciFi? OB Second semester 2
  • ECTS: European Credit Transfer System
  • Term: calendar period
  • (a): subjects which are taught in English

Prerequisites & admissions

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This course is open to international and local undergraduate students in Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering or related disciplines.

The programme will be taught entirely in English. Non-native students must have at least a B2 level of English.

Admissions process

Apply for a spot in our UIC Barcelona Summer Programme by completing the online application. Deadline extended to 1 May 2026.

The following documents must be attached to the form:

  • Official transcript of records
  • Passport or identity document
  • Non-native speakers must submit proof of having at least a B2 level of English or equivalent

Course confirmation and tuition fee payment

Following the application period, we will inform you whether your place has been confirmed.

Once your place has been confirmed, you must make the corresponding payment. Deadline extended to 15 May 2026.

UIC Barcelona reserves the right to cancel a course if the minimum number of participants is not reached. 

Cancellation Policy

The course cancellation policy is specified in the payment form; therefore, it is recommended to read it carefully before completing the payment.

Prices, grants and financial aid

Price

€500.00 / ECTS x 2 = €1,000.00. *Prices corresponding to the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Discounts

*10% discount for UIC Barcelona students, alumni and students from partner universities.

The price includes:

  • Tuition
  • Welcome activity
  • Course outings (where applicable)
  • A cultural activity
  • Exclusive course content for a limited number of participants
  • Access to all facilities, such as the library and online learning platforms
  • On-campus assistance
  • Transcript of records and attendance certificate upon completion of the course
     

Not included in price:

  • Housing.  However, we can offer advice to help you search.
  • Travel expenses, insurance, visa and living expenses
  • Additional cultural activities