BSc Biological Sciences with a year in industry
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 £1,500Alumni 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
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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