BSc Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Course overview
At Dundee University, the Drug Discovery Unit bridges lab-focused academic research and industry-scale drug development to create new drugs to fight infections and other diseases. Expertise from this fast-moving field has been used to shape this course. Drug discovery and biological chemistry integrate chemistry, pharmacology, and biology and use techniques from molecular and chemical biology to find new treatments for diseases.
The BSc Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery at the University of Dundee starts with a broad range of life sciences topics at Levels 1 and 2. You will then focus on more detailed aspects of biological chemistry and drug discovery at Levels 3 and 4. The course curriculum is shaped by the work of world-leading researchers to make sure that you are learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field. Throughout your degree, you can pick modules that interest you and also transfer on to one of our other courses if you choose the relevant modules.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- A level - CCC
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
- Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 15 credits P: 15 credits
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants who are non-English speakers must achieve an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with a minimum score of 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, writing, and speaking).
Scholarships
Alumni and Family Scholarship
Value: £1,500 - £3,000
Up to £1,500Alumni Scholarship
Value: £1,500 - £3,000
Up to £1,500Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Dentistry
Value - £2,000 - £2,500 per year.
Up to £2,000Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Medicine
Value: £2,000 - £2,500 per year.
Up to £2,000GEMS Scholarship
Value - £6,000 per year of study
Up to £6,000Global Excellence Scholarship Undergraduate
Value: £7,500 per year of study.
Up to £7,500Vice Chancellor's East Asia Undergraduate Scholarship
Value - £4,000
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
After completing the BSc Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery from the University of Dundee, graduates can pursue careers in positions such as:
- Biochemist
- Biomedical scientist
- Laboratory technician
- Metrologist
- Chemical engineer
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the BSc Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery in the University of Dundee for International students per year is £ 28,200. Tuition fees for International students will increase by 5% increase on the previous year’s tuition fee for the programme of study or an increase in accordance with the Consumer Prices Index.)
Admission
To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal or through UCAS. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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