University of Dundee
Mathematical Biology BSc (Hons)
Dundee, United Kingdom
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 21,900 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for International students
Introduction
Mathematicians and biologists have a long history of working successfully together. The discipline applies mathematical techniques and computational methods to address problems in biology.
You'll gain an understanding of the critical role mathematics plays in making sense of the natural world and learn to apply it. For example, equations or formulas can predict or describe natural occurrences such as cell growth in tumors or organism behavioral patterns.
During the first year, you'll spend two-thirds of your time studying life science modules to give you the biological background. You'll also begin to study university-level mathematics.
Our staff get to know each student personally and offer support where necessary. For example, we run the "Maths Base'' which is a drop-in facility for students across the University.
We have a strong reputation for research in Life Sciences and for the Mathematical Biology Research Group. You will be taught by leading research-active academics.
You will also be able to join DUMaS (Dundee University Maths Society), an active society open to all students studying mathematics or mathematical biology.
Admissions
Curriculum
Level 1
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1A
- The Building Blocks of Life
- Core Skills 1B
- Building the Organism
- Mathematics 1A
- Mathematics 1B
- Personal Development Planning
Level 2
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Statistics and Experimental Design
- Cellular Communication
- Biomolecular Mechanisms
- Mathematics 2A
- Computer Algebra and Dynamical Systems
- Mathematics 2B
- Statistics II
- Personal Development Planning
Level 3
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Genetics
- Gene Regulation & Expression
- Applied Bioinformatics
- Practical Project A
- Differential Equations
- Vector Calculus
- Mathematical Biology I
Level 4
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- PTS and Project Work
- Ordinary Differential Equations and the Approximation
- Mathematical Biology II
- Partial Differential Equations and their Approximation
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Mathematical biology have the opportunity to open up career options in biotech industries. You could be involved in designing new anti-cancer drugs or new treatment regimes for patients with diabetes.
Program delivery
You will learn by traditional methods such as:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Computer assisted learning
We also teach the use of professional mathematical software packages in order to allow you to explore mathematics far beyond the limits of traditional teaching. This also prepares you for the way in which mathematicians work across various industries.