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Biological Sciences and Biomedical Sciences courses
Our Biological and Biomedical Sciences courses explore life from cells to whole organisms, with teaching shaped by world-leading research to ensure you learn the latest theory and practical skills.
Biological and biomedical sciences explore living systems, from the molecules inside cells to the complex mechanisms of the human body in health and disease. At Dundee, our courses span a broad range of disciplines: biochemistry, biological sciences, biomedical sciences, microbiology, neuroscience, and pharmacology.
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Undergraduate courses
Our undergraduate degrees are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, and our teaching is shaped by research ranked top in the UK for quality. You'll develop strong practical and analytical skills alongside your scientific knowledge, preparing you for careers in research, healthcare, industry, and beyond.
These degrees are also highly flexibile, with a shared curriculum in the first two years of our undergraduate courses, and the opportunity to specialise in your final two years.
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Biochemistry (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
This course comes with the opportunity to complete a 12-month placement in industry complementing your Biology and Chemistry studies with on-the-job experience.
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Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Combining the subjects of biology and chemistry of living organisms you will learn a range of topics including genetics, cell and molecular biology and more
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore) BSc (Hons)
Learn about the human body in health and disease including biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and more to develop new ways to improve human health.
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Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
This course will see you complete our Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery degree with a year spent working in industry between Level 3 and Level 4
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Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery BSc (Hons)
Learn about and connect chemistry with pharmacology and biology, and use techniques from molecular and chemical biology to find new ways to fight diseases
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Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
Learn about molecules, cells, ecosystems, and whole living organisms. Study biological sciences with an extra placement year working in industry
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Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
Learn about molecules, cells, ecosystems, and whole living organisms. Study general biological sciences, or specialise in plant science or biological data
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Biomedical Sciences (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
Explore how biomedical sciences can improve human health and tackle diseases. Also, complete an extra placement year working in industry
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Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
Explore how biomedical sciences can improve human health. Learn about the research and investigatory side of human health and disease
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Biomedical Studies with i3L University (formerly known as Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences) BSc (Hons)
Study Biomedicine or Biotechnology at i3L University in Indonesia for three years and then complete your undergraduate degree at the University of Dundee
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Foundation Year in Life Sciences CertHE
Build your practical skills, knowledge and confidence. You will be able to continue onto a full undergraduate life sciences degree
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Life Sciences (with Dundee & Angus College) BSc (Hons)
Our blended HNC and BSc Hons course builds the core skills in Chemistry, Biology, Lab Skills and numeracy to graduate and start a career in life sciences
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Microbiology (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
This course comes with the opportunity to complete a 12-month placement in industry complementing your Microbiology studies with on-the-job experience.
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Microbiology BSc (Hons)
Learn about microscopic organisms, bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites in our Microbiology BSc Hons course.
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Molecular Biosciences (joint degree with HAN University of Applied Sciences) BSc (Hons)
Study Bioscience with two leading institutions in the Netherlands and Scotland, gaining excellent lab and research skills
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Neuroscience (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
This course comes with the opportunity to complete a 12-month placement in industry complementing your Neuroscience studies with on-the-job experience.
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Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
Learn about the functions of healthy and diseased brains, spinal cords, peripheral nervous systems and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and epilepsy
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Pharmacology (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
This course comes with the opportunity to complete a 12-month placement in industry complementing your Pharmacology studies with on-the-job experience.
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Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
Learn about beneficial medicines and harmful drugs and their effects on the human immune system and normal functions of the body.
Professional accreditation
Our undergraduate degrees (excluding joint degree with National University of Singapore) are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
Postgraduate courses
We have a range of taught postgraduate courses available
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Biological Data Science MSc
Develop your data science skills, including AI, machine learning, big data mining and analysis. Learn how to apply them to life sciences and biomedical data
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Biomedical and Molecular Sciences MSc
Learn about the molecular, cellular, organ and system levels of the body. Explore their normal functions, and how diseases interrupt and affect them
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Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Business MSc
Learn about the molecular, cellular, organ and system levels of the human body. Combine this with valuable career skills in business strategy and leadership
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Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Entrepreneurship MSc
Learn about the molecular, cellular, organ and system levels of the human body. Combine this with valuable career skills in entrepreneurship
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Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Management MSc
Learn about the molecular, cellular, organ and system levels of the human body. Combine this with valuable career skills in Management
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Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Marketing MSc
Learn about the molecular, cellular, organ and system levels of the human body. Combine this with valuable career skills in marketing
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Life Sciences Masters by Research MSc (Res)
Conduct an in-depth research project while gaining experience of working in a lab on real projects with world-leading scientists.
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Science and Health Communication MSc
Train for a career in a growing market. Get the skills you need to communicate science and healthcare information in a clear and engaging way
MSc by Research
You may also be interested in the opportunity to gain a Life Sciences MSc by Research. This allows you to undertake a longer term research project compared to our taught masters and could be of particular relevance if you are looking to apply for a PhD in the future.
Student voices
Find out more from our students studying at the University of Dundee
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My Life Sciences internship in Malaysia
Erika shares a day in the life during her internship in Malaysia as part of her Life Sciences degree.
Contact our enquiry team
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