Mathematical Biology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Mathematical Biology BSc (Hons)

Mathematicians and biologists have a long history of working successfully together. The discipline applies mathematical techniques and computational methods to address problems in biology.

Youll gain an understanding of the critical role mathematics plays in making sense of the natural world and learn to apply it. For example, equations or formulas can predict or describe natural occurrences such as cell growth in tumours or organism behavioural patterns.

During the first year youll spend two thirds of your time studying life science modules to give you the biologi...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN

Application Details

Course Code

CG11

Institution Code

D65

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,C

A,B,B,B

including mathematics at B plus either biology or physics at B

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

30 points overall with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level to include mathematics plus either biology or physics, and chemistry

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with sufficient Mathematical content.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H3,H3

Including Higher Level Mathematics and Physics or another Science (Biology or Chemistry)

Scottish HNC

Pass

A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit. To include either Higher Maths at B or Maths for Engineering 1

Scottish HND

Pass

A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Unit. To include either Higher Maths at B or Maths for Engineering 1

A level

B,C,C

B,B,B

including mathematics at B, plus either A-Level biology or physics at B, and AS Level Chemistry at C

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250

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