12Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
Physiology is the science of living systems. It explores the function of organs and body systems. On this course you will gain a broad understanding of healthy and diseased function. This ranges from a molecular and cellular level to exploring what happens when issues like metabolic and neurodegenerative disease are present. You’ll look at the clinical aspects of physiology. The focus will be on how body systems can be fine-tuned or optimised. This will also focus on how disease can be prevented or treated. Our course curriculum is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers to make sure you’re learning the latest advances. This will also help you gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the field. The first two years of your degree will cover concepts such as:
- evolution
- biological organisation
- molecular mechanisms and processes
Modules
Assessment method
Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Society of Biology
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B100
- Institution code:
- D65
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/physiological-sciences/entry-requirements
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Scottish Higher - BBBB - BBCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/physiological-sciences/entry-requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A level - BBC
Scottish Higher - ABBB
English language requirements
You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.
General guidance for our accepted English language qualifications
https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| EU | £26600 | Year 1 |
| International | £26600 | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees shown for Rest of UK and Scottish students are for 2023/24. The fees for 2024/25 have not yet been confirmed and we expect confirmation of these in March 2024.
International tuition fees shown are confirmed for 2024/25 entry. These will increase by no more than 5% per year for the length of your course.
If you choose to take this course with a year in Industry, the fees for the Year in Industry are,
Scotland : £910
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland : £1,850
International : 20% of the standard annual tuition fee for the academic year you complete your placement.
Provider information
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN