University of Dundee

BSc Neuroscience with a year in industry

University of Dundee

Course overview

The BSc Neuroscience (with a year in industry) at the University of Dundee comes with the opportunity to complete a 12-month placement in industry, where students will work in real-life situations, gaining experience through this work experience scheme, thereby complementing their neuroscience studies.

To ensure that students are learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field, the University of Dundee has ensured that the course curriculum for BSc Neuroscience is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers. This ensures graduates of this programme are already industry-relevant, with a wealth of experience, and ready for employment.

Students will learn through lectures, lab practicals, workshops, tutorials, computer-based learning, media/video exercises, and field excursions where appropriate, and they will be assessed through practical reports (based on lab work), computer-based exercises, data processing exercises, essays, and exams.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • International applicants for the BSc Neuroscience (with a year in industry) 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 BSc Neuroscience (with a year in industry) programme 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 BSc Neuroscience (with a year in industry) at the University of Dundee are equipped to work in the following roles:

  • Laboratory Technicians

  • Biochemists and Biomedical Scientists

  • Biological Scientists

  • Secondary Education Teaching Professionals

  • Nursing Auxiliaries And Assistants

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students enrolling in the BSc Neuroscience (with a year in industry) at the University of Dundee is £28,200. Fees are subject to annual change. 

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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