BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences, combining biological and biomedical study across two universities. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The first five semesters are based at the University of Dundee, with the final 18 months at the National University of Singapore. A capstone research project is completed in the final year, and students select a specialism during their time at NUS.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Essential subjects: Biology or Chemistry, plus equivalent of GCSE Mathematics) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Essential subjects: Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level plus Standard Level Chemistry at 4, Biology at 4, and Mathematics at 5 Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBCC (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 43%: 10 offers from 23 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 91%
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: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 35%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 82%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
Modules
- Numeracy, Chemistry and Physics for the Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1A
- The Building Blocks of Life
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1B
- Building the Organism
- Statistics and Experimental Design
- Cellular Communication
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 2A
- Human Physiology and Pharmacology
- Biomolecular Mechanisms
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 2B
- Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
- Introductory Programming for Life Sciences
- Molecular Microbiology
- Cell Signalling
- Bioinformatics Methods
- Crop science and biotechnology for food security
- Research Skills 3B
- Modern Drug Discovery Fundamentals
- Synthesis for Drug Discovery
- Biobusiness
- Developmental Biology
- Immunology
- Capstone Project: Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Machine Learning in Biology
- Advanced Modern Drug Discovery
- Advanced Molecular Microbiology
- Parasitology
- Chemical Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore) at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore) at University of Dundee do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore) at University of Dundee?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore) at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 202 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore) at University of Dundee?
43% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 10 offers from 23 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore) at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore) at University of Dundee?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.