BSc Biomedical Sciences (with a year in industry)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science, examining human biology from molecular to full-body system level. Core topics include programming, data analysis, statistics, laboratory techniques, research methods, and critical and analytical thinking. The degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and has a shared curriculum in the first two years before specialist module choice. A year-long industry placement is available between years three and four, and the final year includes a research project.
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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 100%: 56 offers from 56 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
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 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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
- Life Sciences Placement
- Research Skills 3A
- Cardiovascular, Respiratory Systems and Renal Systems
- Neurophysiology, Endocrine and Gastrointestinal Systems
- Pharmacology
- Molecular Microbiology
- Developmental Biology
- Neuropharmacology
- Cancer Biology and Research
- Immunology
- Capstone Project: Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Mechanisms and Disorders of Memory
- Translational Neuroscience
- Advanced Bioinformatics
- Advanced Immunology
- Cancer Biology
- Stem Cells in Development and Disease
- Nutrients & Metabolic Disease
- Mapping Memories in the Brain
- Heart & Circulation
- The Conscious Brain: The Physiology & Pharmacology of Pain & Anaesthesia
- Stem Cell Biology
- Advanced Molecular Microbiology
- Metabolic Disease: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Advanced Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences (with a year in industry) 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 £6,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences (with a year in industry) at University of Dundee do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Sciences (with a year in industry) at University of Dundee?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedical 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 157 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biomedical Sciences (with a year in industry) at University of Dundee?
100% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 56 offers from 56 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Biomedical 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 Biomedical 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 Biomedical Sciences (with a year in industry) at University of Dundee?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.