Program Overview

Introduction to Cancer and Personalised Medicine (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)

The Cancer and Personalised Medicine (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons) program is offered by the School of Medicine at the University of Dundee.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching methods include:

• lectures
• workshops
• tutorials
• lab skills sessions
• self-directed learning

Assessment methods include:

• coursework
• a research project
• poster presentation
• dissertation
• oral examination with an external examiner

Core Modules

The following modules are an essential part of the course:

• Introduction to Cancer Biology, Genetics & Cancer Treatment (BM40031)
  • Module code: BM40031
  • Credits: 0
  • Semester: Semester 1
• BMSc in Genetics, Cancer and Personalised Medicine Research Project (BM40036)
  • Module code: BM40036
  • Credits: 60
  • Semester: Semester 2
• Laboratory Skills (BM40058)
  • Module code: BM40058
  • Credits: 10
  • Semester: Semester 1
• Core Academic and Research Skills (BM40059)
  • Module code: BM40059
  • Credits: 10
  • Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
• Cancer Biology (BM41002)
  • Module code: BM41002
  • Credits: 20
  • Semester: Semester 1
• Cancer Medicine opportunities for personalised treatment (BM41003)
  • Module code: BM41003
  • Credits: 20
  • Semester: Semester 1

Program Details

• Date of entry: September 2026
• School: School of Medicine
• Degree: BMSc (Hons)