Overview

The urban environments are being reshaped by breakthroughs in biotechnology, computational design, and the urgent challenges of climate change. The Bio-Integrated Design course from UCL responds to these shifts by forging innovative approaches to design —ones that are radical, refined, and critically engaged with the demands of our evolving society.

Nature is at the heart of the course—not just as inspiration, but as an active agent within the design process. Students explore solutions that integrate biological, material, and social systems to envision more resilient and responsive future cities.

Employability

The Bio-Integrated Design MSc equips students with a unique blend of scientific, computational, and design skills to create sustainable architectural solutions. Through interdisciplinary training in biotechnology, material science, and environmental simulation, students learn to work with living systems like algae and microbes, use digital tools for modelling and fabrication, and develop bio-receptive materials.

The course emphasises experimental design, collaboration across science and architecture, and strong research and communication abilities, preparing graduates for careers in academia, industry, or innovative architectural practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational Skills
Literature Review
Preliminary Design
Scientific Methods, Laboratory and Environmental Practices
Design Specialisation and Interdisciplinary

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-06-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

OR

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Biotechnology View 105 other Masters in Biotechnology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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92

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4.5

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75

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6.5

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General requirements

A minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

Applicants will also be asked to submit two short pieces of writing. Details on this will be provided once the completed application has been received by the department.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39200 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

19300 GBP / year

≈ 19300 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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