Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)

UK

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

School of Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

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Start date

September 2025

Venue

Main Site

Nethergate,

Dundee,

Dundee, City Of,

DD1 4HN, SCOTLAND, Scotland

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Subjects should include A-Level biology and chemistry, plus GCSE mathematics at C

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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