Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biological Sciences (Including an Industrial Year)

Biological Sciences studies life in all its forms with a focus on the cellular level. University of Dundee broad-based curriculum at Levels 1 and 2 allows students to combine a wide range of topics before specializing in areas that interest them at Levels 3 and 4. They'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. The first two years will explore core concepts like genetics, cell biology, biological organization, molecular mechanisms and processes.

Students will develop their practical skills, including laboratory skills, data analysis, and designing and running experiments.

Students can pick modules that interest them and graduate with BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, or choose a pathway – Bioinformatics or Plant Sciences, to have these added to their degree title. The flexibility of the courses means students can transfer on to a different life sciences degree if they choose the relevant modules.

Dundee's course curriculum is shaped by the work of world-leading researchers to make sure they’re learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.