Bachelor's Degree in Biology

⁽¹⁾ Ord: ordinary call, Ext: extraordinary call. Cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic year
⁽²⁾ Tuition fees for the ECTS credits of the first year. Other fees not included
⁽³⁾ Discount equivalent to 99% of the tuition fees for first-time enrolment, under a decree of the Xunta de Galicia

Description

Biology is considered an essential part of knowledge. For this reason, the Bachelor's Degree in Biology provides knowledge and skills in the morphology, systematics, structure and function of living beings, their intra- and interspecific interactions and their adaptation to the environment around them. One of the aims of the degree is to train professionals capable of producing advances in this field that are essential for the development of society.

Applicant profile

The Bachelor's Degree in Biology requires students to have a range of aptitudes and prior knowledge in the life sciences, as well as a high level of motivation to support their progress through the programme.

• Have a broad knowledge of the basic sciences: physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology. Knowledge of geology is recommended and, if possible, of English, at least at comprehension level
• Express themselves properly orally and in writing
• Be interested in topics related to nature and curious to learn about living beings and their life processes, as well as concerned about environmental problems
• Have powers of observation and analysis, motivation for field and laboratory work, study discipline and a willingness to take an active part in the learning process, with a concern for quality and the motivation to achieve objectives

Access and admission

Students from the Baccalaureate (science or technology track) who have passed the university entrance exam (PAU), as well as higher technicians trained in higher vocational training programmes in the science and health tracks. Graduates of other degrees with a scientific-technical profile may also be admitted.

Career opportunities

• Biomedical and health field: clinical analysis (biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, genetics laboratories…), BIR (resident biologist posts in public hospitals), genetic analysis, human reproduction, nutrition and dietetics, biomedical research
• Environment: environmental impact studies, ecosystem quality analysis and environmental audits, management of protected areas, soil and environmental restoration, waste treatment
• Resources and production: improvement of farming operations (plant, animal and fungal resources), aquaculture, snail farming, beekeeping, introduction of new species, industrial, agricultural and agri-food biotechnology, nurseries, herbalism and gardening, pharmaceutical production (medicines, vaccines, etc.)
• Quality control: analysis and control of food and water, quality control in industrial biotechnology, in analytical laboratories and in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industry
• Training and teaching: teaching at the different levels of education: secondary education, vocational training, occupational training and university
• Research, development and innovation: basic and applied research projects in the biological fields (cell and molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, biotechnology, biomedicine, environment and natural resources…)
• Leisure sector and other services: ecotourism, gardens, zoos, museums, nature parks, sales representation, etc.