University of Dundee

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Biological Chemistry & Drug Discovery

Study detals

Course type: Bachelor's degree Degree: BSc (Hons) Biological Chemistry & Drug Discovery Study mode: Full time Duration : 36 Month

Requirements

English language requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.0
Writing 6.0
Listening 5.5
Reading 5.5
Speaking 5.5

We also accept other English language qualifications. (TOEFEL iBT, Trinity ISE, LANGUAGECERT Academic..)

Don’t meet the English language requirements?

Pre-sessional English for international students. If you hold a conditional offer and have not yet met the English entry requirements for a degree course at the University, we can help you with our pre-sessional English courses.

Study for 4 years (start at Level 1)

The essential subjects are Mathematics + another science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Computing Science) - A-level, GCE CCC

Study for 3 years (start at Level 2)

The essential subjects are Mathematics + another Science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology or Computing Science) - A-level, GCE ABB

IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma

Study for 4 years (start at Level 1) - 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level

Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level

Study for 3 years (start at Level 2) - 32 points, including 6, 5, 5 at higher level

Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level

Speciality

International College Dundee

If you do not meet our academic grade requirements for your chosen course, we can offer you an alternative route to begin your studies. Our international incorporated degrees will develop your subject knowledge, academic English and university level study skills.

Pathways Available - International Stage One

Tuition fees for International students will increase by no more than 5% per year for the length of your course.

Additional information

Degree Overview

At Dundee, our Drug Discovery Unit bridges lab-focused academic research and industry-scale drug development to create new drugs to fight infections and other diseases. Expertise from this fast-moving field has been used to shape this course. Our course curriculum is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers to make sure you’re learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.

Study Reasons

This degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

You will develop your practical skills such as laboratory skills, data analysis, and experiment design. This will prepare you for designing and carrying out projects later in your course

The university of Dundee ranked top in the UK for research quality in biological and biomedical sciences by the Complete University Guide 2025.

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