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Life Sciences (with Dundee & Angus College) BSc (Hons) at University of Dundee

University of Dundee, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A four-year BSc (Hons) in life sciences delivered in collaboration with Dundee & Angus College. Year 1 is the HNC in Applied Sciences, after which successful students secure advanced entry to Level 2 at the University of Dundee and choose a biological or biomedical sciences degree to graduate in.

Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Intake: August 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers chemistry, genetics, cell biology, biological organisation and molecular mechanisms, plus core skills in chemistry, biology, lab work and numeracy, including the University module The Building Blocks of Life. From Level 2 students choose a specialist biological or biomedical degree, with module choice and the option to switch in Levels 3 and 4.

Career pathways

Graduates have a wide range of life sciences careers and can specialise in a particular area to guide their career direction; Dundee's Careers Service offers micro-placements, recruitment fairs and a dedicated subject careers adviser.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: Highers/Advanced Highers standard CC (widening access CC) with either Biology or Chemistry at Higher essential. Entry for other qualifications is not listed for this course. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (writing 6.0, listening 5.5, reading 5.5, speaking 5.5). UCAS equal consideration deadline 13 January 2027 (18:00 UK time).

Intake: August 2027

Duration: 4 years

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