BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (with a year in industry)
University Of Dundee
Program Overview
Biological Sciences studies life in all its forms with a focus on the cellular level. Our broad-based curriculum at Levels 1 and 2 allows you to combine a wide range of topics before specialising in areas that interest you at Levels 3 and 4. You'll 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’s important to understand key theories of biology, from molecular level to full body systems and beyond. Your first two years will explore core concepts like genetics, cell biology, biological organisation, molecular mechanisms and processes.
You will develop your practical skills, including laboratory skills, data analysis, and designing and running experiments.
You can pick modules that interest you and graduate with BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, or choose a pathway – Bioinformatics or Plant Sciences, to have these added to your degree title. The flexibility of our courses means you can transfer on to a different life sciences degree if you choose the relevant modules.
Our course curriculum is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers to make sure you’re learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.
Lab sessions throughout your degree will help you integrate knowledge and practical skills, as well as develop strong transferable skills, both in and out of the lab.
Dundee, United Kingdom
60 Months
£ 23,650
IELTS: 6
Level 1
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
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Biomolecules (BS11001)
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Evolution of Cells (BS11002)
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Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1A (BS11008)
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Genes & Heredity (BS12001)
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Origins of Animal Organ Systems (BS12002)
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Science and Society (BS12005)
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Core Skills 1B (BS12010)
Level 2
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
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Statistics and Experimental Design (BS21001)
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Cellular Communication (BS21002)
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Core Skills 2A (BS21012)
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Human Physiology and Pharmacology (BS22001)
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Biomolecular Mechanisms (BS22002)
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Core Skills in the Life Sciences 2B (BS22003)
Level 3
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
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Molecular Structure & Interactions (BS31003)
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Biochemistry & Cell Biology (BS31004)
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Genetics (BS31005)
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Gene Regulation & Expression (BS31006)
Level 4
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
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Research Project: Biological Sciences full module details
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Research Skills in Biological Sciences (BS41005)
A-level, GCE
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Standard: AAB
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Widening access: ABB
CBSE/ISC/XII Standard
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60% overall in the CBSE, ISC or leading state board XII Standard exams
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The essential subjects are Biology + Chemistry
IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma
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30 points
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5, 5, 5 at higher level, including biology and chemistry
English language requirements
IELTS Academic
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Overall: 6.0
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland
£ 9,250 per year of study (subject to confirmation by the UK Government)
International
£ 23,650 per year of study
Tuition fees for International students will increase by no more than 3% per year for the length of your course.
Our Biological Sciences graduates go on to work in a wide range of careers including:
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government research institutes
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teaching and research in universities
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teaching in primary and secondary schools
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the pharmaceutical and food industries
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conservation bodies