Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Dundee

Course details

Course description

Drug discovery and biological chemistry integrate chemistry, pharmacology, and biology and use techniques from molecular and chemical biology to find new treatments for diseases.

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.

The degree starts with a broad range of life sciences topics at Levels 1 and 2. You’ll then focus on more detailed aspects of biological chemistry and drug discovery at Levels 3 and 4.

Your first two years of study will explore core concepts like genetics, cell biology, biological organisation, molecular mechanisms and processes. You will develop your practical skills, including laboratory skills, data analysis, and experiment design. This will prepare you for designing and carrying out projects later in your 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.

Throughout your degree, you can pick modules that interest you and also transfer on to one of our other courses if you choose the relevant modules.

Lab sessions throughout your degree will help you integrate knowledge and practical skills, as well as develop strong transferable skills, both in and out of the lab.

Subjects

  • Pharmaceutical sciences
  • Chemistry

Provided by

University of Dundee

contactus@dundee.ac.uk

01382 383838

Provider website

Nethergate

Dundee

DD1 4HN

Entry requirements

Scottish HNC minimum entry requirements: Pass

A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at B or equivalent.

Scottish HND minimum entry requirements: Pass

A relevant HND with AA in the Graded Units and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at B or equivalent

Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: B,B,B,B

Including Higher biology and chemistry at grade B, plus National 5 mathematics at B.

Course options

Course details

Full time

16th Sep 2024 to 16th Sep 2028

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

Venue details

Main Site

Nethergate

Dundee

DD1 4HN