Course Highlights

MSc Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Management is a 1-year full-time, Masters-level course taught at the University of Dundee & here are the top reasons to go for this course.

• This MSc Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Management enables you to gain a strong grounding in the knowledge and skills - including management acumen - needed for a future in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
• Biomedical and molecular sciences are fast-moving fields that explore the complexities of biological systems, often to benefit human health through the discovery of treatments or cures for diseases. 
• The School of Life Sciences has particular research strengths in these areas at Dundee.
• This course focuses on key areas in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors and will prepare you for a future in these industries. 
• You'll gain knowledge and skills that employers are looking for – including an in-depth understanding of molecular and cellular mechanisms of a range of diseases, and how this can help develop better ways of diagnosing and treating disease. 
• You'll have access to drug discovery and phenotypic screening technologies that are of industry standard, and rarely found in an academic setting.
• Alongside the core science component of the course, you'll also take management modules that will help develop your skills in this area.
• This course can also be studied with modules in Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing or as a standalone Biomedical and Molecular Sciences MSc
• 76% of research at the University of Dundee was rated as 'world-leading' or 'internationally renowned' in the Research Excellence Framework 2014. (Source- Research Excellence Framework 2014)

Course Eligibility

Key Eligibility Requirements: MSc Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Management

• Class 12: NA
• Bachelors: 2:1 BSc honors degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific discipline in the field of biological, biochemical, or biomedical sciences. (Min 60%) 
• Factors like university background are also taken into account for this course.
• Students with relevant work experience are also strongly encouraged to apply for this programme.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with 5.5 Reading, Listening, 6.0 in Speaking & Writing
• Other English Tests accepted as well eg. PTE, TOEFL IBT, NCUK English Test.
• Waivers may be applicable case by case.

Course Fees

Course Fees: MSc Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Management

**Fees & Expenses (For 1st year) – and are subject to change.

**This is an average cost and also depends upon the choice of accommodation made by the student.

Career Prospects

Career opportunities with this unique course at the University of Dundee.

• Employers in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries expect their postgraduate recruits to have strong, broad-ranging skills.
• They're looking for people who have advanced technical and communication skills, are confident team-workers, independent researchers, good project managers and are at the leading edge of their specialism. 
• This course will help you develop and refine these skill sets alongside broadening your knowledge of the field.
• This can help set you on the path to a career in clinical trial coordination, regulatory affairs, lab management, scientific publishing, or bioscience entrepreneurship.
• You'll develop the attributes needed to manage academic research or move to work in small and large multinational companies in the biosciences sphere.
• A recent graduate has gone on to work as an Account Executive at Amiculum, UK (a healthcare communications agency).

Key Learnings

MSc Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Management from The University of Dundee will help you in developing many essential skills.

• Teaching methods include: lectures, workshops, talks by invited speakers, journal clubs, demonstrations, and practical classes.
• You will also have the opportunity to undertake a research project with one-to-one training.
• The university also offers an extensive range of employability-related services throughout the year.
• These include guest lectures from industry professionals and industry-run workshops. 
• These are designed to add to your teaching and offer you more opportunities to plan for your future career.

Study Benefits

• Alongside the core science component of the course, you'll also take management modules that will help develop your skills in this area.
• Following the taught component of this course, you'll undertake a bio-business research project where you will focus your business ideas on a bioscience research development, applying what you've learned to a real-life project. 
• You'll work alongside university researchers and staff at the Centre of Entrepreneurship - a facility dedicated to improving entrepreneurship opportunities for students and staff.
• The School of Life Sciences sought to push students to achieve the very best. 
• There is a real emphasis on preparing you for future careers/studies. 
• Assignments are well-thought-out and innovative, a step above your average university assignment. 
• The facilities in all of the Life Sciences labs are excellent.

Core Modules

Core modules previously offered include-

• Scientific Method and Skills 
• MSc Project Proposal & Associated Skills
• Therapeutics
• MSc Biobusiness Research Project
• Managing People & Organizations 

 Project

• You'll undertake a bio-business research project where you will focus your business ideas on a bioscience research development, applying what you've learned to a real-life project.
   

Optional Modules

Choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

• Cell Biology & Disease
• Molecular Basis of Diseases: Genetics, Epigenetics, & Genomics
• Strategic Management & Organisational Analysis
• Leadership & Decision Making 

Scholarships

University of Dundee offers exciting Scholarship opportunities for Indian & International Students.

South Asia Post Graduate Scholarship

• With the South Asia Postgraduate Scholarship programme, The University of Dundee is offering postgraduate taught scholarships of £5,000 for 1 year to applicants from South Asia.

To be eligible for an award, applicants must:

• Be studying a full time, 180 credit postgraduate taught programme over the course of 1 year.
• If you are studying a 2-year full-time programme, you may be eligible for the awards in both years.
• Be domiciled in South Asia.
• Have International fee status. 
• There is no separate application form for this scholarship and your eligibility will be assessed as part of your programme application. 
• You will be notified in writing if you have received a scholarship.

Post-Graduate Global Excellence Scholarships

• Post-Graduate Global Excellence Scholarships are awards of £5,000 per year for the most inspiring applicants. If you have demonstrated excellence through your academic, extra-curricular, or voluntary activities, you can be considered for the scholarship. 

In order to be considered for a scholarship, applicants must:

• Hold an academic offer of entry for a postgraduate taught programme in any of the University of Dundee’s academic schools, beginning in January 2022 or September 2022. 
• The program must be a full time, 180 credit, 12-month programme;
• Hold International Fee status, as determined by the University.
• Have achieved either a UK 1st Class Honours degree or a degree considered as equivalent to this level at the discretion of the University
• There is no separate application form for this scholarship.
• Eligibility for the scholarship is based on academic achievements.
• The Admissions Team at the University will assess your eligibility for this scholarship as part of your programme application.

Post Graduate Global Citizen Scholarships

• The Post Graduate Global Citizen Scholarships recognize applicants who demonstrate strong alignment with the University of Dundee's values of valuing people; working together; integrity; making a difference and excellence. These are awards of £5,000 for 1 year of study duration.

To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Hold an academic offer of entry for a postgraduate taught programme in any of the academic schools, beginning in September 2021 or January 2022.
• The scholarship is available to students entering directly into a full-time, 180 credit postgraduate taught programme at the University.
• Classified as International for tuition fees.
• Separate application is needed for this course.
• All applications are reviewed by a panel of Academic staff and an outcome of your application will be communicated to you via email.