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Biological Sciences and Biomedical Sciences courses
Our Biological Sciences and Biomedical Sciences courses cover topics relating to living things, from what goes on inside cells right up to full organism level. Our teaching and curriculum is informed by the work of our world-leading research, which means you’ll learn the most up-to-date theory and practice.
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Undergraduate courses
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Biochemistry explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms. It is a lab-based science that brings together biology and chemistry
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Spend the first part of your degree studying life sciences in Dundee, then complete your studies at the National University of Singapore
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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 sits between chemistry, pharmacology and molecular biology and focuses on finding new treatments for diseases
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Gain industry experience whilst studying life in all its forms - from molecular and chemical processes to the details of cellular function
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Biological Sciences examines life in all its forms with a focus on the cellular level, from molecular and chemical processes to the details of cellular function
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Examine the function of the human body from the molecular level to full body systems and also get an additional year of working in industry
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Examine the function of the human body - in both healthy and diseased scenarios - from the molecular level to full body systems
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This course prepares you to apply for a place on our life sciences courses if you don't meet the entry requirements
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If you want to study life sciences, our widening access entry may be right for you. The first year of this course is mainly taught at Dundee and Angus College.
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Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
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This course looks at biology at a molecular level - this includes the structure, function, and regulation of the molecules that are essential to life
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This course looks at genes and genetic material at the molecular level, and will give you an understanding of concepts like genetic variation and mutations
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Neuroscience is the science of the brain and how it functions - both in healthy and diseased scenarios
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Pharmacology is the study of how drugs affect body functions in health and disease. It plays a vital role in helping to safeguard our health and welfare
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Physiology is the science of living systems. Learn how cells, organs and tissue function in our bodies, as well as how they adjust to change
Professional accreditation
Our undergraduate degrees (excluding joint degree with National University of Singapore) are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Our MSci degrees have advanced accreditation.
Postgraduate courses
We have a range of taught postgraduate courses available
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Gain a strong grounding in the knowledge and skills needed for further study in biomedical sciences or a career in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals
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Gain a strong grounding in the knowledge and skills - including business acumen - needed for a future in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
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Gain a strong grounding in the knowledge and skills - including entrepreneurship - needed for a future in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
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Gain a strong grounding in the knowledge and skills - including management acumen - needed for a future in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
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Gain a strong grounding in the knowledge and skills - including marketing acumen - needed for a future in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
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Conduct an in-depth research project while gaining experience of working in a lab on real projects with world-leading scientists.
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.