Program Overview

Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)

The University of Dundee offers a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery with a year in industry. This program is housed in the School of Life Sciences.

Date of Entry

The date of entry for this program is September 2026.

Fees and Funding

The fees for this program vary based on the student's location.

Scotland

• The tuition fee is £1,820 per year of study, subject to confirmation by the Scottish Government.
• There is a reduced fee of £910 for the year in industry.
• Scottish students can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to be assessed for eligibility to have their tuition fees paid by the Scottish Government.

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland

• The tuition fee is £9,790 per year of study, subject to confirmation by the UK Government.
• There is a reduced fee of £1,850 for the year in industry.
• Rest of the UK students can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loans Company.
• Irish students can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to be assessed for eligibility for a loan to cover the full cost of their tuition fees.

International

• The tuition fee (before scholarships) is £28,200 per year of study.
• For the year in industry, students will pay 20% of the standard annual tuition fee for the academic year they complete their placement.
• International students may be eligible for scholarships, which could reduce their yearly fee.

Payment Plan for International Students

• Base tuition fee: £28,200
• Fee before deposit: £28,200
• Deposit: £5,000 (International applicants are required to pay a deposit, with the remaining balance not being less than £500)
• Remaining balance: £23,200
• The remaining balance can be spread across seven interest-free monthly payments.
  • First payment: £3,316
  • Six remaining payments: £3,314

Fee Status

The tuition fee paid will depend on the student's fee status, which is determined based on their application.

Additional Costs

Students may incur additional costs beyond tuition fees, including:

• Studio fees
• Field trips These costs may be mandatory or optional, one-off, ongoing, or incidental, and vary depending on the program of study. Failure to pay additional costs may result in limitations on the student experience.

Tuition Fee Increases for International Students

Tuition fees for International students will increase by no more than either:

• A 5% increase on the previous year's tuition fee for the program of study
• An increase in accordance with the Consumer Prices Index

Disclaimer

The scholarships, deposit, and payment amounts shown are indicative only and are subject to change. When applying, the university will assess the student's fee status, any scholarships they are eligible for, and any payment amounts.