Overview

The BSc Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery (with a year in industry) (Hons) from University of Dundee starts with a broad range of life sciences topics at Levels 1 and 2. You’ll then focus on biological chemistry and drug discovery at Levels 3 and 4, spending a year between these levels of study working in a related industry - for example in a commercial lab.
Your first two years of study will explore core concepts like genetics, cell biology, biological organisation, molecular mechanisms and processes. You will develop practical skills, including laboratory skills, data analysis, and experiment design.
Our course curriculum is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers to make sure you’re learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.
Throughout your degree, you can pick modules that interest you and possibly transfer on to one of our other courses if you choose the relevant modules.
Laboratory sessions throughout your degree will help you integrate knowledge and practical skills, as well as develop strong transferable skills, both in and out of the lab.
Drug discovery and biological chemistry integrate chemistry, pharmacology and biology and use techniques from molecular and chemical biology to find new treatments for diseases.
At Dundee, our Drug Discovery Unit bridges lab-focused academic research and industry-scale drug development to create new drugs to fight infections and other diseases. Expertise from this fast-moving field has shaped this course.

Careers

Our Careers Service provides our students with far more than CV advice. From 30-hour micro-placements as part of modules, to gaining academic credit for improving employability skills we'll prepare you for your future career throughout your time at Dundee.

You'll benefit from:

Seven recruitment fairs on City campus each year - featuring around 250 local, national, and global employers.
This includes our Go Global fair to help secure a summer placement abroad.
Around 8,000 vacancies a year featured on our Jobshop website, for part-time work, graduate roles, internships, and voluntary jobs.
A dedicated careers adviser, specialising in your subject, who can provide one-to-one guidance, application support, and personalised practice interview support.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Biomolecules
Evolution of Cells
Numeracy, Chemistry and Physics for the Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Statistics and Experimental Design
Biomolecular Mechanisms
Biochemistry & Cell Biology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

480-600

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 285 other Bachelors in Biochemistry 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

European Baccalaureate: 70% overall (level 1) 75% overall (level 2)
GCE-A Level: Standard: AAB / Widening access: ABB (level 1) Standard: AAB / Widening access: ABB (level 2)
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points (leve 1), 34 point (level 2)
Scottish Baccalaureate: Distinction with AB at AH Biology and Chemistry (level 1) Distinction with AB at AH Biology and Chemistry (level 2)
SQA Higher/Advanced Higher: Standard: AABB at HigherWidening access: ABBB at Higher (level 1) AB at Advanced Higher and BB at Higher (level 2)
SQA Higher National: A relevant HNC with grade A in the graded unit (level 1) A relevant HNC with grade A in the graded unit and 120 SCQF Credits or A relevant HND with grade AA in the graded units (level 2)
Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Relevant science subjects with AAA grades
Welsh Baccalaureate: A-Levels in Biology and Chemistry at AB and
Mathematics at GCSE grade C / 4 (level 1)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28200 GBP / year

≈ 28200 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

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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