Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
University of Dundee
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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In Biomedical Sciences you can combine a range of topics from the field at Levels 1 and 2 before specialising in areas that interest you at Levels 3 and 4. This will include normal and diseased function as well as ways to prevent and treat disease.With any aspect of life sciences, it’s important to understand key theories of biology, from molecular level right up to full body systems and beyond.Your first two years will cover core concepts including genetics, cell biology, biological ...Read more

In Biomedical Sciences you can combine a range of topics from the field at Levels 1 and 2 before specialising in areas that interest you at Levels 3 and 4. This will include normal and diseased function as well as ways to prevent and treat disease.With any aspect of life sciences, it’s important to understand key theories of biology, from molecular level right up to full body systems and beyond.Your first two years will cover core concepts including genetics, cell biology, biological organisation, molecular mechanisms, and processes. You’ll develop practical skills, including laboratory skills, data analysis, and learn how to design and run experiments. This will prepare you for projects later in your course.You can pick modules that interest you and graduate with a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, or focus on neuroscience, pharmacology, or physiology. The flexibility of our courses also means you can transfer 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 ensure you are learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.Lab sessions help bring together your knowledge and practical skills, as well as develop strong transferable skills, both in and out of the lab.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
22nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
51st
Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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90%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine graduate salary
£22,000
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01 Mar 23
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Beth
01 Mar 23

Best aspects: Support services, variety of societies and clubs, student union facilities. Worst aspects: Lack of good club nights at student union, insufficient library..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBCC - BBBB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

Including biology and chemistry, plus GCSE mathematics at B/6.

including Higher biology and chemistry at grade B, plus National 5 mathematics at B.

"IB Diploma at Higher Level grades 5, 5, 5 to include biology and chemistry, plus Standard Level mathematics at grade 5.A combination of IB Certificate plus other qualifications, such as A-Levels, Advanced Placement Tests or the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), will also be considered."

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM, plus GCSE mathematics at B/6.

A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at B or equivalent.

A relevant HND with AA in the Graded Units and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at B or equivalent

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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Beth
01 Mar 23
Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
Best aspects: Support services, variety of societies and clubs, student union facilities. Worst aspects: Lack of good club nights at student union, insufficient library...
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University of Dundee
Nethergate Dundee Dundee, City Of DD1 4HN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.2 miles away

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