Teaching and assessment for Life Sciences (with Dundee & Angus College) BSc (Hons)
Teaching
We use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- lectures
- lab practicals
- workshops
- tutorials
- computer-based learning
- media / video exercises
- field excursions where appropriate
Assessment
We use a combination of in-course and end-of-course assessments. These will take the form of:
- practical reports (based on lab work)
- computer-based exercises
- data processing exercises
- essays
- exams
Modules and progression
The first year of this course is taught at Dundee & Angus College, and follows their HNC Applied Sciences route including the University module The Building Blocks of Life (BS11009).
Upon passing the first year at D&A College, you will be able to progress into second year of one of our BSc (Hons) Biological or Biomedical Science degrees (except the NUS Singapore / Indonesia Institute for Life Sciences degrees).
Your adviser of studies will help you choose your second year modules at the end of the first year.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, studying, or living in Dundee, please contact us