University of Dundee

BMSc Neuropharmacology and Behaviour Intercalated

University of Dundee

Course overview

The BMSc Neuropharmacology and Behaviour (Intercalated) at the University of Dundee is an intercalated degree that gives students who have had a previous medical or related degree the opportunity to specialise in an area of interest. During which they will develop an in-depth understanding of the chosen subject area, as well as research skills.

This BMSc Neuropharmacology and Behaviour (Intercalated) programme focuses on the areas of research into neuropharmacology and behaviour. The contents will be taught through lectures, lab practicals, and a research project and assessed through written coursework, written examinations, oral presentations, a project dissertation, and viva.

Facilitators for the course modules are pathologists and non-clinical researchers specialising in neurodegenerative diseases and will teach how these conditions affect normal and abnormal biological structure and function.

Entry requirements

Applicants to BMSc Neuropharmacology and Behaviour (Intercalated) are required to have completed three years of an undergraduate medical degree (MBChB/MBBS) or two years of an undergraduate dental course (BDS)

Grade Requirements:

  • International applicants for the BMSc Neuropharmacology and Behaviour (Intercalated) programme at the University of Dundee are required to provide an IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma with 28 points, including 5, 5, and 4 at higher level, or an equivalent, to qualify. 

English Language Requirements:

International applicants are required to provide one of the following proofs of English proficiency tests to qualify for the BMSc Neuropharmacology and Behaviour (Intercalated) at the University of Dundee:

  • IELTS: An overall score of 7.0, and no score less than 7.0 in the other components. 

  • TOEFL: An overall score of 95, with minimum scores in Writing 24, Listening 22, Reading 24, and Speaking 25.

Scholarships

  • Alumni and Family Scholarship

    Value: £1,500 - £3,000

    Up to £1,500

  • Alumni Scholarship

    Value: £1,500 - £3,000

    Up to £1,500

  • Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Dentistry

    Value - £2,000 - £2,500 per year.

    Up to £2,000

  • Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Medicine

    Value: £2,000 - £2,500 per year.

    Up to £2,000

  • GEMS Scholarship

    Value - £6,000 per year of study

    Up to £6,000

  • Global Excellence Scholarship Undergraduate

    Value: £7,500 per year of study.

    Up to £7,500

  • Vice Chancellor's East Asia Undergraduate Scholarship

    Value - £4,000

    Up to £4,000

Career opportunities

The graduates of the BMSc Neuropharmacology and Behaviour (Intercalated) from the University of Dundee are equipped to work in the following roles:

  • Laboratory Technician 

  • Biomedical Scientist 

  • Neuroscience Technician 

  • Pharmacovigilance Specialist 

  • Clinical Researcher

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students enrolling in the BMSc Neuropharmacology and Behaviour (Intercalated) at the University of Dundee is £23,150, with a 5% increase from the previous year's tuition fee for subsequent years of study.  

Admission

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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