BSc Biological Sciences (with a year in industry)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences. Core topics include laboratory techniques, statistics, data analysis, programming, research methods, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The degree offers a shared curriculum across the first two years before specialisation in later years. An optional year in industry is available, and the course holds Royal Society of Biology accreditation.
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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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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 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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%
- Caring personal services: 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 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Modules
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1A
- The Building Blocks of Life
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1B
- Building the Organism
- Numeracy, Chemistry and Physics for the Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Science and Society
- Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
- 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
- Introductory Anatomy
- Genome Biology
- Research Skills 3A
- Cell Biology
- Research Skills 3B
- Molecular Microbiology
- Cell Signalling
- Bioinformatics Methods
- Crop science and biotechnology for food security
- Developmental Biology
- Cancer Biology and Research
- Immunology
- Capstone Project: Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Machine Learning in Biology
- Advanced Immunology
- Stem Cell Biology
- Advanced Molecular Microbiology
- Advanced Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- Parasitology
- Plant-Environment Interactions and Climate Resilience
- Advanced Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) 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 Sciences (with a year in industry) 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 Sciences (with a year in industry) 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 Sciences (with a year in industry) at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) at University of Dundee accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) at University of Dundee?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.