Metabolic Disease (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

A one-year lab-based intercalated BMSc (Hons) for medical and dental students on the control mechanisms of energy metabolism and the function of the heart and circulation, and how these lead to disease, taught at the Dundee City Campus.

Duration: 1 year | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study current treatments, recent clinical trials and how large cohort genetic studies can influence treatment, and develop skills in study design, scientific methodology and communication. Modules listed include Core Academic and Research Skills and a BMSc Research Project.

Career pathways

Useful for careers in cardiovascular or diabetes medicine, and earns extra academic achievement points that can help foundation training applications after the MBChB.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed three years of an undergraduate medical degree (MBChB/MBBS) or two years of an undergraduate dental course (BDS); the same applies to UK and Ghana applicants. English language: IELTS Academic overall 7.0 (writing 7.0, listening 7.0, reading 7.0, speaking 7.0). International application deadline 13 January 2027 (18:00 UK time).

International applicants: GBP 19,450 a year. Tuition fee per year of study before scholarships, shown for international applicants (2027 entry). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

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