Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery
University of DundeeCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery at University of Dundee is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Dundee, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £28,200 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 100% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC Including Biology or Chemistry. Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE 4/C |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£28,200
per year
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Dundee
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £22,500 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £27,000 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £31,000 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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