About Msc Biomedical And Molecular Sciences in University of Dundee

Biomedical and Molecular Sciences are fast moving and cutting-edge fields unravelling the complexities of biological systems and yielding discoveries of high value to society, including new options to treat or cure diseases. This course will prepare you for a meaningful career directed towards solving real-world problems associated with human health. The focus is on areas of major current interest in the biopharmaceutical sector, to arm students with the particular knowledge and skills that biotech and pharmaceutical companies are looking for.

Why study this course at Dundee?

The University of Dundee is renowned for its research strengths in biological and biomedical sciences. Notably, it is ranked top UK University for biological sciences research (REF 2014), and is 10th in the World CWTS Leiden Ranking 2017 for Biomedical and Health Sciences Impact. Coupled with this research excellence, we offer first rate teaching. We were recently ranked No.1 for student satisfaction for biology in the UK (National Student Survey 2017).

On this course you will gain detailed insights into the molecular and cellular mechanisms of a range of diseases, and into options for improved diagnosis and treatment. Immersed in an environment where around one third of research income comes from industry-funded sources, you will experience cutting-edge advanced technologies related to data analysis, imaging of cells, analysis of proteins and proteomes, cell culture and manipulation - including of stem cells. You will also have access to drug discovery and phenotypic screening technologies in facilities devoted to academic research but of a standard normally only found in large biopharmaceutical companies.

What is so good about this course?

These foundations will prepare you for a cutting-edge research project, working alongside researchers at the forefront of their field, in a friendly and collegiate environment. You’ll have a real sense of being part of a diverse international scientific community. In parallel, you will train to become an efficient problem solver and a successful project manager, developing skills that will give you a distinct advantage in your future career in either academia, industry, or a range of other exciting possibilities.

Careers

At the University of Dundee our master’s courses prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work.

Research labs in universities and employers in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries expect their postgraduate recruits to have advanced technical and communication skills, to be confident team-workers, independent researchers, good project managers and be at the leading edge of their specialism. Our degree courses are designed to respond to these demands.

Our courses provide the framework which can set you on the path to careers in laboratory research, clinical trial coordination, regulatory affairs, lab management, scientific publishing, and bioscience entrepreneurship. Our graduates can expect to continue in academic research or work in small and large multinational companies in the biosciences sphere.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Bachelor’s degree with 55% or above considered from University of Delhi, University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, IITs and IIMs (considered equivalent to a UK 2.1 degree)

  Bachelor’s degree with 60% or above required from other institutions (considered equivalent to a UK 2.1 degree)

  A Bachelor’s degree with 50% or above may be considered comparable to a UK 2.2 degree.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: The requirement for most undergraduate and postgraduate degrees is IELTS 6.5 overall with a 6.0 in writing and 6.0/5.5 minimum in the other three components.
• TOEFL (iBT): 88 overall, including at least 21 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
• PTE: 62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills

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