The charity 'Worldwide Cancer Research' has awarded a University of Dundee researcher just over £200,000 to study ways to improve the use of chemotherapy. The research, led by Professor Anton Gartner, could one day help identify people who would benefit the most from a particular type of treatment. The award, which Professor Gartner secured after a 'Dragons Den' style meeting involving some of the world’s leading cancer researchers, will support two years of research at the University. Professor Gartner will be using microscopic worms, called nematode worms, to investigate ways to make chemotherapy more effective.

Dr Helen Rippon, Chief Executive of Worldwide Cancer Research, said, “We are delighted to support Professor Gartner on this innovative project. We expect that it will drive forward our knowledge on cancer treatments with the hope of improving their use for patients in the future.”

The grant awarded to Professor Gartner is one of 20 new projects the charity Worldwide Cancer Research have committed to fund. Close to £4 million has been raised for these projects through generous contributions from the public. More about this…

The university’s School of Life Sciences have recently announced the launch of five single-year postgraduate courses in biomedical and molecular sciences. As well as a single honour’s course, there will be the option to combine biomedical and molecular sciences with one of business, entrepreneurship, management or marketing. These full-time courses will enhance graduates’ preparation for their next career move.

The biomedical and molecular sciences side of the courses will specialise in the pre-eminent areas of interest in the biopharmaceutical sector, equipping students with the skills and tools needed to succeed in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, students will be learning from and working in partnership with researchers at the cutting-edge of their field, allowing them to develop the skills which will give them an advantage in their future career path.

The joint honour’s courses will combine this with a critical teaching of either business, entrepreneurship, management or marketing skills. These four areas are of rapidly growing importance in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry and the rigorous grounding in them that these courses provide will enable students to stand out in the crowded job market of this industry.

The university will also be welcoming international students to the University of Dundee to study Adult Nursing. It is proud to be in the World Top 100 for Nursing (QS World Rankings, 2018) and its students praised the course for its 50/50 split between theoretical teaching and practical placements. Its Adult Nursing programme can be studied at BSc, BSc (Hons) or MSc level, depending on the student’s academic qualifications.

At the University of Dundee, students can be assured that the standard of teaching is extremely high. What’s more, Dundee is one of only 12 universities in the UK to hold a 'Gold' award in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017. The Teaching Excellence Framework was introduced by the UK government to recognise and reward excellent learning and teaching.

Some other factors that determine the quality of the study experience include the below listed…

Throughout its campus, students will find world-class facilities including a state-of-the-art library, extensive IT facilities and campus Wi-Fi.

For students interested in research, 76% of Dundee’s research was rated as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally renowned’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014).

Students at Dundee are often some of the most satisfied with their student experience. In the recent National Student Survey (2017), Dundee was ranked in the top 10 in the UK for student experience for the second successive year.

At the University of Dundee, students can be assured that the standard of teaching is extremely high as the university holds many awards including a gold ranking in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017. The framework was introduced by the UK government to recognise and reward excellent teaching and learning.

Some other factors that determine the quality of the study experience include the following:

• Throughout the campus, students will find world-class facilities including a state-of-the-art library, extensive IT facilities and campus Wi-Fi.
• For students interested in research, 76% of Dundee’s research was rated as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally renowned’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014).
• Students at Dundee are often some of the most satisfied with their student experience. In the recent National Student Survey (2018), Dundee was ranked in the top 10 in the UK for student experience for the third successive year.

The University of Dundee is divided into 9 schools containing multiple disciplines. In addition, all of these schools have associated research centres or units. The schools at Dundee are: Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, the School of Dentistry, School of Education and Social Work, School of Humanities, School of Life Sciences, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Science and Engineering and the School of Social Sciences.

Students benefit from relatively small class sizes and their tutors will be on hand to answer any questions that they may have. As such, students will have the perfect opportunity to get the most out of their learning and their education will be highly personalised. As Dundee’s campus is relatively compact, students will often be just a short walk away from all of their tutorials, lectures and seminars.

The University of Dundee is split into nine schools containing numerous disciplines. All schools have associated research centres or units. The schools are: Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, School of Dentistry, School of Education and Social Work, School of Humanities, School of Life Sciences, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, and School of Social Sciences.

Students can take advantage of relatively small class sizes with tutors who are available to answer any questions that they may have. As a result, students will have the perfect opportunity to get the most out of their tuition which will be tailored to what they need. As Dundee’s campus is relatively compact, students will be able to reach tutorials, lectures and seminars easily.

English Language requirements

All courses at the University of Dundee are taught in English, so students will need to demonstrate that they meet the University’s English language requirements for the course they have applied for. If their first language is not English, students must have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 overall (or equivalent) in order to be successful in their academic studies. If students have not taken an English language test yet or do not have a current valid test score, they can still apply for courses, but any offer they receive will normally be conditional on meeting the language requirement.

Additionally, international students who require a visa to study in the UK must also meet the level of English required by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Academic requirements

Entry requirements for each specific course are available on the relevant course pages.

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Entry requirements for all courses can be found on the relevant course pages. All courses at the University of Dundee are taught in English, so students will need to meet the specific English language requirements for the course they have chosen. If a students’ first language is not English, they are required to provide IELTS test results with a minimum score of 6.0 overall (or equivalent) so that they can to be successful in their academic studies. If they are yet to have taken an English language test, or don’t have a current valid test score, they can still apply to the university, but any offer they receive will normally be conditional on meeting the language requirement.

Furthermore, international students who need a visa to study in the UK are also required to meet the level of English required by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

The University of Dundee encourages the best and brightest students to study with them through its range of scholarships available at all levels.

The University recently invested £1.4 million in a range of new scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The Global Excellence Scholarships of £5,000 will be awarded automatically to postgraduate applicants who matriculate with entry grades equivalent to a UK First Class Honours Degree. Those who expect to matriculate with a lower degree classification should apply to be considered for this scholarship.

For any questions regarding scholarships, students can contact the friendly staff at Dundee, who will be more than happy to help.

Students must visit the scholarship page to find the best scholarship options for them.

The University of Dundee encourages the best and brightest students to study with them through a range of scholarships available at all levels. It recently invested GBP 1.4 million in a range of new scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The university is dedicated to rewarding high achieving students. It has a scheme in place to celebrate the students who exhibit academic, extra-curricular or volunteering success. The Global Excellence Scholarships automatically awards GBP 5,000 per academic year to eligible students for this. Those who cannot meet the requirements also have the opportunity to apply for a one-off payment of GBP 5,000.

Students can visit the scholarship page to discover the best options for them. For any questions regarding scholarships, they can contact the friendly staff at Dundee who will be more than happy to help.

When arriving at Dundee, students will discover top-class facilities. There’s a range of accommodation options for undergraduate and postgraduate students, the majority of which is on campus. All accommodation has a shared kitchen and single bedroom with an en-suite shower and toilet.

The Students' Union (DUSA) was ranked top in Scotland by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017 - and there’s always lots going on! With over 180 societies, students have plenty of opportunities to meet new people and try new things. Students can also get coffee, tea and lunch at the DUSA, making it the perfect place to socialise.

There are a number of libraries on the University campus. The main library was recently refurbished with themed rooms, top-class facilities and a wide range of resources to help students perfect their study plan.

On campus, students will also find plenty of places to relax, including the Global Room. They can have a chat with the friendly team and find out about upcoming events like the Conversation Café, international film screenings and cultural events such as the St Andrews Day celebrations.

When students first arrive at Dundee, they will experience the university’s top-class facilities. There’s a range of accommodation choices for undergraduate and postgraduate students, the majority of which are on campus. All accommodation has shared kitchens and private bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

The Students' Union (DUSA) was ranked 2^nd in the country by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018 - and there’s always plenty for students to get involved in. There are more than 180 societies, so students will easily be able to meet new people and try different things. They can also purchase coffee, tea and lunch at the DUSA, making it an ideal location for socialising.

Students will find a number of libraries on campus. The main library has recently been refurbished and now consists of themed spaces, quality facilities and a large variety of resources to help students succeed academically.

On campus, students will also discover many areas where they can relax, including the Global Room. Here they are able to speak with the friendly team who will provide information about exciting events including international film screenings and cultural events such as St Andrew’s Day celebrations.