Barcelona€6,900 / year · year not stated · confirm with the source
19% society, ethics and law · 16% maths and foundations
Biology - Medicine and Health Sciences
Biología - Medicina y Ciencias de la SaludTranslated
- Maths and foundations 46%
- Specialist subjects 37%
- Internship 6%
- Thesis 6%
Our classification by 34 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in Catalan, Spanish and English, in Barcelona.
InternshipCredits: 12 · Curricular: Yes97 of 1528 similar publish this
Final projectCredits: 12292 of 1528 similar publish this
Places165 places1168 of 1528 similar publish this
Price€17.69/ credit · 2026/27 · all nationalities €17.69/ credit · 2026/27 · all nationalities For you · all nationalities
Next dateClasses start 14 September 2026 (university framework calendar); second semester 1 February 2027 to 8 February 2027Starts
LanguageCatalan, Spanish and English
Duration4 years
What you will study
34 modules published
Across 4 years of study.
Where will you be?
8 semesters, one by one
Each block is what the institution publishes for that semester.
Year 1
5 modules30 ECTS
5 modules30 ECTS
Year 2
5 modules30 ECTS
5 modules30 ECTS
Year 3
4 modules24 ECTS
4 modules24 ECTS
Year 4
2 modules12 ECTS
Final project12 ECTSSemester not stated
StudyFinal projectYear known, semester not
How does study run?
6 lines through 4 years
One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
Maths and foundations
Biology: Introduction to BiomedicineMathematics: Applications in BiomedicineChemistry
BiochemistryStatistics
Cell BiologyMolecular GeneticsMicrobiology
Cell Biology of PathologyGenetics: Genetic AnalysisClinical Microbiology
Genetic Bases of DiseasesCancer BiologyMolecular Endocrinology and Cell Signalling
Developmental Biology
Analytical Biochemistry and Clinical Analysis
Specialist subjects
AnatomyCytology
BiophysicsHistology and Organography
Human Physiology IIMetabolism
Human Physiology INutrition
Neurobiology
PharmacologyPathophysiologyImmunology
Diagnostic and Imaging Techniques
Internship
Compulsory External Placement ICompulsory External Placement II
Data and computing
Experimental Design and Data Analysis
Projects and labs
Biomedical Laboratory and Instrumentation
Thesis
Bachelor's Thesis
Year 1 · 10 modules
Biology: Introduction to Biomedicine
Mathematics: Applications in Biomedicine
Chemistry
Anatomy
Cytology
Biochemistry
Statistics
Biophysics
Histology and Organography
Biomedical Laboratory and Instrumentation
Year 2 · 10 modules
Cell Biology
Molecular Genetics
Microbiology
Human Physiology II
Metabolism
Cell Biology of Pathology
Genetics: Genetic Analysis
Clinical Microbiology
Human Physiology I
Nutrition
Year 3 · 8 modules
Genetic Bases of Diseases
Cancer Biology
Molecular Endocrinology and Cell Signalling
Neurobiology
Developmental Biology
Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
Immunology
Year 4 · 6 modules
Analytical Biochemistry and Clinical Analysis
Diagnostic and Imaging Techniques
Compulsory External Placement I
Compulsory External Placement II
Experimental Design and Data Analysis
Bachelor's Thesis
How does the focus shift?
From maths and foundations to internship
Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Thesis
What are all the subjects?
All 34 modules
Year 1 · 10 modules · 60 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| · 1r semestre | Basic | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Basic | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Basic | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Basic | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Basic | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Basic | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Basic | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Basic | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Required | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Required | 6 |
Source: web.ub.edu, checked 30 Oct 2026
Year 2 · 10 modules · 60 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| · 2o semestre | Basic | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Basic | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Basic | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Required | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Required | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Required | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Required | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Required | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Required | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Required | 6 |
Source: web.ub.edu, checked 30 Oct 2026
Year 3 · 8 modules · all required · 48 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| · 1r semestre | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | 6 |
Source: web.ub.edu, checked 30 Oct 2026
Year 4 · 6 modules · 42 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| · 1r semestre 2o semestre | Thesis | 12 |
| · 1r semestre 2o semestre | Internship | 6 |
| · 1r semestre 2o semestre | Internship | 6 |
| · 1r semestre 2o semestre | Required | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Required | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Required | 6 |
Source: web.ub.edu, checked 30 Oct 2026
The degree in facts
LevelGrado · EQF 6, ISCED 6
Credits240 ECTS
DeliveryOn campus
Internship
- Credits12
- CurricularYes
Thesis / final project
- Credits12
- RequiredYes
Places165 places
How it differs
Against similar programmes
Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.
What is there more of here?
More maths and foundations than 6 of 6 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeBiology - Medicine and Health Sciences
UB
UB34
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Thesis
- Free electives
Is this a typical programme?
More maths and foundations, less society, ethics and law
Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Maths and foundations
Less here than typical
Society, ethics and law
Specialist subjects
Business and management
About the same as typical: data and computing, projects and labs, thesis, research methods, internship.
Which year differs most?
Year 3 stands out most
The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1
Close to similar programmes
This programme
Year 2
More maths and foundations 60% against 44% at most
This programme
Year 3
More maths and foundations 50% against 13% at most
This programme
Year 4
More data and computing 17% against 0% at most
This programme
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Thesis
- Free electives
What is only here?
21 modules not found at 6 similar programmes
Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.
Maths and foundations
11- Biology: Introduction to Biomedicine
- Mathematics: Applications in Biomedicine
- Genetic Bases of Diseases
- Cell Biology of Pathology
- Cancer Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Analytical Biochemistry and Clinical Analysis
- Molecular Endocrinology and Cell Signalling
+3 more
- Molecular Genetics
- Genetics: Genetic Analysis
- Clinical Microbiology
Specialist subjects
8- Anatomy
- Biophysics
- Metabolism
- Cytology
- Histology and Organography
- Immunology
- Neurobiology
- Diagnostic and Imaging Techniques
Projects and labs
1- Biomedical Laboratory and Instrumentation
Data and computing
1- Experimental Design and Data Analysis
Where you'll study
Studying in Barcelona
What is the campus like?
City sizeOver 1 million people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 1,731,649 in 2025
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution
RankingARWU 2026: 151-200, world
FacilitiesGymInferred, Library, Sports fields, Sports hall, Stadium, Tennis courts
FoodMeal planInferred
The rest of what we hold on UB is on its page.
What it costs
At least €1,091.61 for the first year
What does the first year cost?
≥ €1,091.61 first year · 2026/27 · all nationalities · our sum
Tuition 2026/27 · 60 credits€1,061.40
Application fee€30.21
?Not published: living costs
Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.
Every fee as the institution publishes it (1)
| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | All applicants | 2026/27 | €17.69 / credit |
Scholarships·Unknown
Is that expensive?
A typical price
Among 11 similar programmes, in euros / credit
This programme €18
Costs more than 0 of 10 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €18 and €136.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
All 11, cheapest first
| This programme | 2026/27 | ≈ €18 |
| Grado en Medicina (Universitat de Barcelona) | 2026/27 | ≈ €18 |
| Grado en Odontología (Universitat de Barcelona) | 2026/27 | ≈ €18 |
| Grado en Podología (Universitat de Barcelona) | 2026/27 | ≈ €18 |
| Grado en Enfermería (Universitat de Barcelona) | 2026/27 | ≈ €18 |
| Grado en Nutrición Humana y Dietética (Universitat de Barcelona) | 2026/27 | ≈ €18 |
| Grado en Terapia Ocupacional (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) | 2026/27 | ≈ €114 |
| Grado en Enfermería Plan 2020 (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) | 2026/27 | ≈ €136 |
| Grado en Fisioterapia Plan 2020 (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) | 2026/27 | ≈ €136 |
| Grado en Óptica y Optometría (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) | 2026/27 | ≈ €136 |
| Grado en Podología. Plan 2020 (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) | 2026/27 | ≈ €136 |
How to start
Starts: Classes start 14 September 2026 (university framework calendar); second semester 1 February 2027 to 8 February 2027
When does it happen?
Deadlines?Not found on official pages
What do they ask for?
Selection criteriaKind: Cutoff grade · Grade: 11.790 · Month: 2026-07 · Stage: start of the admission process, PAU and FP route · 2026
Prior educationAlso: PAU or equivalent / CFGS · Level: Upper secondary
How to apply·Unknown
What else to look at
Other options
How do the alternatives compare?
3 of 6 similar publish a price
Similar: same level, field and language, Spain
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.
| This programmeBiology - Medicine and Health Sciences UB | SimilarBachelor's Degree in Optics and Optometry Complutense Madrid | SimilarBachelor's Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics UB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €17.69 / credit · 2026/27 | €136.44 / credit · 2026/27 | €17.69 / credit · 2026/27 |
| Duration | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years |
| Language | Catalan, Spanish and English | Spanish | Catalan and Spanish |
| Next date | Not published | Not published | Not published |
0 of 6 publish a next date.
€5,750 / year · year not stated · confirm with the source
19% society, ethics and law · 16% maths and foundations
Nebrija · Campus de Ciencias de la Vida en La BerzosaSpain
Bachelor's Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Grado en Nutrición Humana y DietéticaTranslated
€8,270 · year not stated · confirm with the source
15% maths and foundations · 10% society, ethics and law
CEU UCH · AlfaraSpain
Bachelor's Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Grado en Nutrición Humana y DietéticaTranslated
€10,294 / year · 2027/28 · all nationalities €10,294 / year · 2027/28 · for you (all nationalities)
15% maths and foundations · 12% society, ethics and law
Where this comes from
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The short version
The programme, from the facts
Biology - Medicine and Health Sciences is a bachelor's programme in health and medicine at Universitat de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. It takes 4 years. It carries 240 ECTS credits. Teaching is in Catalan, Spanish and English.
The institution publishes 34 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (46%), internship (6%) and thesis (6%).
It includes an internship and a final thesis.
How much does Biology - Medicine and Health Sciences cost?
€17.69 / credit · 2026/27 · all nationalities.
When is the next deadline or start?
Classes start 14 September 2026 (university framework calendar); second semester 1 February 2027 to 8 February 2027 (Starts).
What language is it taught in?
Catalan, Spanish and English.
How long does it take?
4 years.
Where is it?
Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Everything we hold
All 16 fields we hold
Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.
Admission · 2 with values · 1 without
Language requirement?Not found on official pages
Prior educationAlso: PAU or equivalent / CFGS · Level: Upper secondary
Selection criteriaKind: Cutoff grade · Grade: 11.790 · Month: 2026-07 · Stage: start of the admission process, PAU and FP route · 2026
Programme · 10 with values
Credits240 ECTS
DeliveryOn campus
Duration4 years
InternshipCredits: 12 · Curricular: Yes
Language of instructionCatalan, Spanish and English
LevelGrado · EQF 6, ISCED 6
Places165 places
Start ruleNote: Inferred from the institution-wide academic calendar; the programme page does not state its own start, and an individual programme may start on another date. · Rule: Classes start 14 September 2026 (university framework calendar); second semester 1 February 2027 to 8 February 2027 · Scope: Institution calendar · Applies to: All · Start date: 14 Sep 2026 · 2026/27 · Second term window: 1 Feb 2027; 8 Feb 2027Inferred
StructureFacultad de Biología · Type: Managing centreCredit distribution · Basic: 66 · Total: 240 · Thesis: 12 · Elective: 12 · Compulsory: 138 · Internship: 12
Thesis / final projectCredits: 12 · Required: Yes
Institution record: Universitat de Barcelona