Overview

Troughout this Biomedical Sciences (Hons) BSc programme from University of Dundee you can combine a range of topics from the field at Levels 1 and 2 before specialising in areas that interest you at Levels 3 and 4. This will include normal and diseased function as well as ways to prevent and treat disease.

With any aspect of life sciences, it’s important to understand key theories of biology, from molecular level right up to full body systems and beyond.

Your first two years will cover core concepts including genetics, cell biology, biological organisation, molecular mechanisms, and processes. You’ll develop practical skills, including laboratory skills, data analysis, and learn how to design and run experiments. This will prepare you for projects later in your course.

You can pick modules that interest you and graduate with a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, or focus on neuroscience, pharmacology, or physiology. The flexibility of our courses also means you can transfer to a different life sciences degree if you choose the relevant modules.

Our course curriculum is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers to ensure you are learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.

Lab sessions help bring together your knowledge and practical skills, as well as develop strong transferable skills, both in and out of the lab.

Careers:

Our graduates find employment related to bio-medicine and healthcare including:

research in universities, research institutes, and the pharmaceutical industry
teaching in schools, colleges, and universities

Biomedical sciences graduates are also valued in careers outside the subject for their scientific training and problem solving skills.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomolecules
Evolution of Cells
Numeracy, Chemistry and Physics for the Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Genes & Heredity
Origins of Animal Organ Systems
Science and Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 270 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma - 30 points
A-level, GCE - Standard: AAB, Widening access: ABB
A relevant HNC with grade A in the Graded Unit
Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA - Standard: AABB, Widening access: ABBB
Welsh Baccalaureate - Pass

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Tuition Fees

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28200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland � 9,790

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 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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