The year in industry placement usually takes place as a third year optional addition that extends a three year BSc to four years. Information regarding the placement process is given as part of the first year key skills module, BIOC0002, and applications are usually made in the first term of second year. The year in industry module is reflected in your degree title (Biochemistry with year in industry), and you must pass the year in order to progress to the subsequent year. Assessment is pass/fail; marks do not contribute to the final calculation of your degree classification. The module is assessed within UCL as a written report (90% of the marks) and an oral presentation, (10% of the marks, usually given during the site visit).

The module organiser will inform you of placements that they are made aware of, but not all companies choose to pass this information on in this way and you are encouraged to also find placements of your own volition. Support is provided for the application procedure, but you can apply independently. You must however inform the module organiser if you are successful in gaining a placement in order to complete required paperwork and facilitate the change to your UCL registration (and apply to extend your Tier 4 visa if necessary).

While on your year in industry, you are expected to submit a plan of work, keep in regular contact via email with updates on progress and inform the module organiser of any difficulties or change of circumstances throughout the year. You will also receive a site visit by a UCL departmental staff member. The visit will include a tour of the facilities, a presentation by the student and feedback from you and the your industrial supervisor(s)on the placement. You will also be invited to deliver an additional oral presentation during the post exam module, BIOC0002, to help inform first year students on the year in industry experience from your perspective.

There are no lectures associated with this module other than the introductory lecture given during BIOC0002, first-year post-exam module.