Study Abroad

Studying abroad can offer many benefits that are attractive to employers, such as adaptability, global awareness, improved communication, confidence, and independence.

Participation in the year abroad is by competitive application and places are not guaranteed. To apply for the scheme you need to have achieved an average mark of at least 60.00 in Year 1. Application for the Study Abroad scheme takes place during the second year, and if your application is successful you will complete an additional year of studies between the second and third years of your degree programme. The year abroad will be assessed on a pass/fail basis and will not contribute to the degree award mark, allowing you to be flexible with your module choices and to fully experience the benefits of studying in another culture.

Studying abroad during your course at UCL is likely to incur additional costs. Studying abroad may cost between £200 and £1,000 per month, depending on where you choose to study. The cost of studying abroad can be difficult to predict as it will depend on your priorities and choices. There is more information available on the UCL Study Abroad website.
 
During the year abroad, study credit is accrued by taking modules at the partner institution. The modules that are chosen at the partner institution must be agreed with the Natural Sciences Study Abroad Tutor. 

Modules can be chosen from a wide range of areas that complement those studied at UCL. This may include modules that focus on science, language, culture, or global challenges. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of any unique study opportunities offered by their host institution, such as project opportunities or specialist classes. 

At least half of the modules completed during the year abroad should be in science. All modules must also meet at least one of the following criteria: 
• Unique study opportunities related to their major field of study 
• Research opportunities and projects 
• Practical learning opportunities (e.g. lab-based teaching or field trips) 
• Supplementary areas of science that are not within their major field of study 
• Language and culture 
• Career-relevant learning opportunities, skills