University of Dundee

BSc Biological Sciences with a year in industry

University of Dundee

Course overview

Studying BSc Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) at the University of Dundee involves studying life in all its forms with a focus on the cellular level. The broad-based curriculum at Levels 1 and 2 allows students to combine a wide range of topics before specialising in areas that interest them at Levels 3 and 4. Students will 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 is important to understand key theories of biology, from the molecular level to full body systems and beyond. The first two years will explore core concepts like genetics, cell biology, biological organisation, molecular mechanisms and processes. Students will develop practical skills, including laboratory skills, data analysis, and designing and running experiments.

Entry requirements

Grade  Requirements:

  • UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) – MMM – A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM, plus biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: International students are required to score 28 points with 5, 5, and 4 at Higher Level, to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics at 4.

English language requirements:

  • IELTS Academic: International students are required to score an overall of 6.0, Writing 6.0, Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT: International students are required to score an overall 80, with Writing 19, Listening 17, Reading 18, and Speaking 20.

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

Career opportunities for graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) fromthe University of Dundee include:

  • Research Scientist 
  • Biochemist
  • Microbiologist
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Biological Technician

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying BSc Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) at the University of Dundee is £28,200 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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