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Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)

University of Dundee

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    SEP-23

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

Biological Sciences studies life in all its forms with a focus on the cellular level. Our broad-based curriculum at Levels 1 and 2 allows you to combine a wide range of topics before specialising in areas that interest you at Levels 3 and 4. You'll spend a year between these levels of study working in a related industry, for example in a commercial laboratory .With any aspect of life sciences, it’s important to understand key theories of biology, from molecular level to full body systems and beyond. Your first two years will explore core concepts like genetics, cell biology, biological organisation, molecular mechanisms and processes.You will develop your practical skills, including laboratory skills, data analysis, and designing and running experiments.You can pick modules that interest you and graduate with BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, or choose a pathway – Bioinformatics or Plant Sciences, to have these added to your degree title. The flexibility of our courses means you can transfer on 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.Lab 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.

Application deadline

25 January

Tuition fees

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£ 23,650per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB - AAB

Subjects should include A-Level biology and chemistry, plus GCSE mathematics at C

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University information

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

  • University League Table

    49th

  • Campus address

    University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, Dundee, City Of, DD1 4HN, Scotland

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With over 16,000 students and 3,000 staff from around 150 different countries across the world, the University of Dundee is a truly global institution.
Dundee offers a wide range of courses within a friendly and integrated community, creating a unique student experience.
A range of scholarships are available to help international students get the most from their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    13th out of 100 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 240
    193 86%

    6th

    6

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    30th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.67 73%

    86th

    70

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