BSc Anatomical Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) Anatomical Sciences, a life sciences degree examining the structure of the human body and the connections between its organs and tissues. Students complete full-body dissections using Thiel-embalmed cadavers and undertake a research project in the final year. The degree also offers an optional year abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Essential subject: Biology, plus equivalent of GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Mathematics) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Essential subject: Biology at Higher Level plus Standard Level Mathematics and Chemistry at 4 Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (Essential subjects: Higher Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry plus National 5 Chemistry at C, Biology at C, and Mathematics at C).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 90%: 72 offers from 80 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- London: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Anatomical Sciences at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £42,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Anatomical Sciences at University of Dundee do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Anatomical Sciences at University of Dundee?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Anatomical Sciences at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Anatomical Sciences at University of Dundee?
90% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 72 offers from 80 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Anatomical Sciences at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Anatomical Sciences at University of Dundee?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.