Science degrees in Spain
Biology (Biological Sciences), Mathematics, Physics, Biotechnology, Data Science, Chemistry, Genetics, Geology and others: they are science degrees you can study in Spain.
If at school you like lab work, if you wonder how nature works or if you enjoy math problems, there are degrees that build on that interest.
How science is studied in Spain
They are Science branch degrees, at public and private universities in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Oviedo or Logroño, among other cities. Subjects are studied in order: the subjects in the first years are the foundation for later ones, so keeping up with them helps a lot.
The name of the degree and its guidance change from one university to another: there are degrees focused on the laboratory, others on calculus and models, and others on fieldwork. The official titles are listed in the RUCT.
The science degrees in Spain
Alongside the classic degrees, in Spain you can study Genetics, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering.
Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Genetics study life; Physics and Chemistry, matter; Geology and Geography, the Earth; Mathematics and Data Science, numbers. Data Science has a lot in common with the technology and computing degrees in Spain, and Biochemistry or Genetics with health ones.
Where to study science in Spain
Universidad CEU San Pablo (CEU)Madrid · PrivateBiotechnologyData ScienceGeneticsBiochemistryMathematicsPhysicsForensic Science
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)Madrid · PublicBiotechnologyGeologyChemical EngineeringMathematicsData Science
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)Madrid · PublicData ScienceBiological SciencesPhysicsMathematics
Universidad de Barcelona (UBA)Barcelona · PublicBiological SciencesPhysicsBiotechnologyData Science
Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera (CEU)Alfara del Patriarca · PrivateData SciencePhysicsMathematics
Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)Madrid · PublicBiological SciencesPhysicsData Science
Universidad de Granada (UGR)Granada · PublicMathematicsPhysicsData Science
Universidad de La Rioja (UR)Logroño · PublicMathematicsChemistryBiotechnologyHow to choose between them
Think about what you do in your free time: if you watch documentaries about space or nature, if you like knowing why things happen, if you get hooked on logic puzzles.
Then decide what attracts you most: life, matter, the planet or numbers. If you like data and software, look at Data Science or Mathematics; if you are interested in the environment, compare Geology with Environmental Sciences.
If you are torn between Biotechnology and Biological Sciences, compare the subjects in each profile and the curriculum of the universities you are interested in. The career test can give you a clue about which fits you best.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
How long do science degrees last in Spain?
Science degrees are all similar in length, and a double degree adds more years.
What cut-off grade do science degrees require?
Each university publishes its own each year, calculated with the Bachillerato and the Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad (PAU), and it varies a lot between degrees and universities. Check it on each one's website.
Are there science degrees without mathematics?
Almost all include some mathematics subject: in Physics or Mathematics they carry a lot of weight from the first year, and in others they are mainly used as a tool.
What is the difference between Physics and Chemistry?
Physics studies matter, energy and their laws; chemistry, the composition of matter and its transformations. Compare their profiles: Physics and Chemistry.
How do I know if a science degree is official?
Look it up in the Registro de Universidades, Centros y TÃtulos of the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades.
What does Biotechnology study?
How to apply science and technology to living organisms to create products and processes, for example in health, food or the environment. It brings together biology, chemistry and engineering.