Program Overview

Cancer and Personalised Medicine (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)

The Cancer and Personalised Medicine (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the genetic basis of human disease, including cancer, and how treatment is applied in clinical practice with a focus on personalised medicine.

Overview

This program is offered by the School of Medicine and is available for students to start in September 2026. The program duration is 1 year and is located at the Dundee City Campus.

Program Details

Studying medicine gives students a clear trajectory towards becoming a doctor, but what if they'd like the opportunity to study a specific topic in more detail or explore a more lab-based or theoretical area of medicine? This is where an intercalated degree could be of benefit. With an intercalated degree, students can spend a year studying a topic of interest, which has a number of benefits: they'll be more informed about different options for their career post-graduation, they can gain new transferable skills, including research skills, and gain a deeper insight into a subject area that interests them.

Course Structure

This course looks at the application of molecular genetics and personalised medicine in the context of the treatment of cancer and other genetic diseases. In two main modules, students will learn about genetics and cancer, and how their interaction can result in personalised medicine as we look to improve our understanding, treatments and ultimately patient outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Students will develop a systematic understanding of the scientific basis of clinical decision-making in oncology as well as recent translational research findings and future research priorities. They will have the opportunity to experience specialist training in laboratory and research skills before working on a research project of their choice to put these principles into practice.

Entry Requirements

• The program has specific entry requirements, which are outlined in the entry requirements section.
  • Students must meet the necessary academic and language requirements to be eligible for the program.

Fees and Funding

• The program has associated fees and funding options, which are outlined in the fees and funding section.
  • Students can explore available scholarships and funding opportunities to support their studies.

Teaching and Assessment

• The program is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and laboratory sessions.
  • Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, assignments, and research projects.

Careers

• The program provides students with a range of career opportunities, including research, clinical practice, and industry.
  • Students will have the opportunity to develop transferable skills, including research skills, communication skills, and problem-solving skills.