University of Dundee

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…

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.

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.

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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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.

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.