Biomedical Sciences (With a Year in Industry) BSc (Hons)
University of Dundee
About this program
Biomedical Sciences (With a Year in Industry) BSc (Hons)
In Biomedical Sciences you 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. Between Level 3 and 4, you'll spend a year working in a related industry - for example in a commercial lab - before returning to your studies.
You will learn key theories - from molecular level to full body systems - to understand the field as a whole.
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 how to design and run experiments. This will prepare you for carrying out projects later in your course.
You can pick modules that interest you and 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 make sure you’re learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.
Laboratory sessions throughout your degree will help integrate your knowledge and practical skills, as well as develop strong transferable skills, both in and out of the lab.
Admission requirements
Level 1 entry
Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA
- Standard:AABB
- Widening access:ABBB
The essential subjects are Higher Biology and Chemistry + Nat 5 Mathematics
Level 2 entry
Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA
- Standard: AB at Advanced Higher + BB at Higher
- Widening access: AB at Advanced Higher + AB at Higher
The essential subjects are Higher Biology and Chemistry + Nat 5 Mathematics
English language requirements
IELTS Academic
- overall - 6.0
- Reading - 5.5
- Listening - 5.5
- Speaking - 5.5
- Writing - 6.0
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Program content
Level 1
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Biomolecules
- Evolution of Cells
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1A
- Genes & Heredity
- Origins of Animal Organ System
- Science and Society
- Core Skills 1B
Level 2
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Statistics and Experimental Design
- Cellular Communication
- Core Skills 2A
- Human Physiology and Pharmacology
- Biomolecular Mechanisms
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 2B
Level 3
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Biomembranes
- Practical Techniques in Biomedical Sciences
- Regulatory Physiology & Pharmacology
Level 4
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Research Project: Biomedical Sciences
- Research Skills in Biomedical Sciences
Level 5
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- MSci Research Skills
- MSci Project Planning
- MSci Research Project
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
Tuition fees:
- Scotland: £ 1,820 per year of study
- Ukraine: £ 1,820 per year of study
- England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £ 9,250 per year of study
- International: £ 23,650 per year of study
Qualification
Professional accreditation
This degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
Career paths
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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