Course contact details
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Email:contactus@dundee.ac.uk
Phone:01382 383838
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
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.
Modules
Course Modules
<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/biological-chemistry-drug-discovery/teaching-and-assessment">Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>
Assessment method
<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/biological-chemistry-drug-discovery/teaching-and-assessment">Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Society of Biology
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F151
- Institution code:
- D65
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCCC
Including Biology or Chemistry. Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE 4/C
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HNCPass
A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at C or equivalent
Scottish HNDPass
A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at C or equivalent
Scottish HigherBBCC
including Higher Biology or Chemistry. Plus National 5 Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at C.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 15 Merit: 15 Pass: 15
Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE C/4
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 28
28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM. Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE 4/C
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3H3H3H3
including Biology or Chemistry. Plus Ordinary Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at grade 3
Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/biological-chemistry-drug-discovery/entry-requirements https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/biological-chemistry-drug-discovery/entry-requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level CCD
Including Biology or Chemistry. Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE 4/C
Scottish Higher BCCC
including Higher Biology or Chemistry. Plus National 5 Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Offer: 26
28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMM
A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM. Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE 4/C
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H3H3H3H4
including Biology or Chemistry. Plus Ordinary Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at grade 3
English language requirements
You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Achieving a strong set of qualifications is key to earning a place at the University. We understand grades are influenced by things outside your control, such as the impact of deprivation where you live. That’s why each year we look at each student's application in detail including circumstances outside of your control that may have impacted your potential.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Dundee - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & International | TBC |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for 2027/8 are yet to be confirmed.
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