Planit


Biomedical Sciences (Molecular Biology) with Industrial Placement

University of Aberdeen

Venues

Old Aberdeen Campus

Content

First Year: In first year there are courses in Chemistry and Medical Sciences, plus optional courses from the normal science programme and other areas.

Second year: Second year covers: Human Gross Anatomy (dissection of human cadaver), Human Physiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry combined with courses delivering key skills applicable to Biomedical Sciences.

Third Year: A compulsory Molecules, Membranes and Cells course plus specialised courses in Physiology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology or Anatomy.

Fourth Year: You will spend year 4 on placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.

Fifth Year: The Honours year aims to explore in depth, specific aspects of molecular biology. An important feature is the ten-week research project, carried out in research laboratories at the University or in local research institutes.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAB including 2 maths or science subjects plus English, Maths and Chemistry or Physics at National 5.

1 Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MSci

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

B9CR

Course Length

5 years

Faculty

Life Sciences and Medicine

Department

Biological Sciences

SCQF Level

11

Website

www.abdn.ac.uk

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

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