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Biological and Biomedical Science Dr Tony Worthington CSci FIBMS PhD FHEA Microbiology, School of Life and Health Sciences Aston University Birmingham UK Overview of Today’s Presentation Dr Tony Worthington Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology Admissions Tutor (Biology and Biomedical Sciences) Tel: 0121 204 3951; E-mail: [email protected] A little bit about Aston University as a HEI Biological and Biomedical Science (BMS) programmes -structure -teaching/assessment -entry requirements -careers Experience biology/BMS at Aston Mini lecture: ‘the fantastic world of microbiology’ Please feel free to ask questions as we go along…. Welcome to Aston University Founded 1895 22nd April 1966: Royal Charter, University status 10,500 Students (8,000 UG; 2,500 PG) University with a rich, cultural diversity Students from over 120 countries worldwide 50% male / 50% female Friendly, safe university, community atmosphere 5 mins walk from Birmingham City centre Excellent travel network, theatres, restaurants, shopping, art, sport University League Table ranking 2013 / 2014 24th out of 124 UK Universities - Entry Standards - Student Satisfaction - Research Assessment - Graduate Prospects 334 out of 6000 Universities worldwide http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings Aston University Schools of Study School of Life and Health Sciences Engineering & Applied Science Languages & Social Studies Aston Business School Life & Health Sciences Pharmacy Biology Psychology Healthcare Science Optometry BMS Subjects Allied to Medicine eg. Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Psychology The Complete University Guide: Top 10 universities by subject April 2013 www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk Subjects Allied to Medicine 1. Aston Aston: 1st or 2nd out of 2. Glasgow 81 universities offering Student Satisfaction 3. Cardiff degrees in subjects 4. Leeds allied to medicine for the 5. Manchester last 4 years 6. Exeter 7. University College London 8. Newcastle 9. Surrey Research 10. Robert Gordon Entry Standards Graduate Prospects The Sunday Times, 2014 UG Biomedical and Biological Science Programmes Biological Science (3 yr FT and 4 yr with placement) •Biological Science •Human Biology •Microbiology and Immunology •Cell and Molecular Biology Biology with Science Education (QTS) •4 year programme combining Biology and Teacher Training •Students graduate with Qualified Teacher Status Biomedical Science •3 and 4 year FT Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) •4-year Applied Biomedical Science with clinical placement (IBMS accredited / HCPC approved) Master of Biology (MBiol) (4 yr FT and 5 yr with placement) •Extended programme of study •Students graduate with a Masters Degree in Biology Biological Sciences (Honours) YEAR 1 (CT 20hr) (120 credits) YEAR 2 (CT 25hr) (120 credits) PLACEMENT (120 credits) FINAL YEAR (CT 30hr) (120 credits) PLACEMENT TEAM Physiology Molecular biology Biotechnology Cell Biology Nutrition and Dietetics Cell biology Physiology Endocrinology Cancer biology Stem cell biology Genetics Metabolism Applied molecular biology Immunology I Immunology II Immunology III Biochemistry Molecular genetics Medical biochemistry Microbiology I Microbiology II Food microbiology Key skills Molecular pathology Clinical microbiology and infectious disease Progression year 25% carry over of marks to final year RESEARCH PROJECT Final year options: The choice is yours! 5 choices reflect the biology degree you qualify with Human Biology eg. Physiology, Cancer biology, Medical Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology Microbiology and Immunology eg. Immunology, Clinical Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Physiology, Molecular Biology Biological Science Cell and Molecular Biology Year 3: Go out on placement and gain ‘real world’ experience • UK and O/S placements are possible • Placements Office Biological or pharmaceutical company Research establishment Biotechnology companies Health service / Hospital laboratories Teaching Assistants (Kenya) Placements may be paid or unpaid What can you do with a Biological Science degree ? Medicine Dentistry Research (eg. PhD) Biomedical Scientists Pharmaceutical companies Medical journalism Medical sales Marketing New for 2014 Biology with Science Education (QTS) Year 1 Aston: Biological Science (120 credits) Year 2 Aston: Biological Science (120 credits) Year 3 Newman University (120 credits) Teacher training Teaching theory Classroom experience Year 4 - Aston (100 credits) - Newman (20 credits) Biological Science Embedding Education Aston and Newman University Collaboration Biomedical Science (Hons) Biomedical Science What is Biomedical Science ‘ Study of the Human Body in Health and Disease’ What is a Biomedical Scientist (a) 50,000 Health Care Scientists who work predominantly in the NHS (b) Facilitate the diagnosis of disease eg cancer, diabetes, toxicological studies, blood transfusion, cervical smears infections including meningitis, hepatitis and AIDS Routes to graduation in Biomedical Science Biomedical Science (BMS) programme: Three possible routes to graduation These options have been designed and implemented because: (a) Some students want to study BMS (but not practice the profession after graduation) (b) Some students wish to practice as Health Profession Council (HPC) registered Biomedical Scientists immediately following graduation Routes to Graduation in BMS at Aston University All students enrol on the same programme Years 1 and 2 of study are identical Option 2 (sandwich placement) 1 year sandwich placement to gain work experience eg research lab (4 year IBMS course) Option 1 Option 3 (integrated placement) Proceed directly to the final 1 year clinical placement in a year (3 year IBMS course) HCPC approved Pathology Laboratory (4 year course) Route 3 optimal for students wishing to practice as HCPC registered BMS following graduation Routes 1 and 2 are optimal for students NOT wishing to practice in the NHS Final year of study YEAR 1 (120 credits) YEAR 2 (120 credits) Molecular biology Biotechnology Cell Biology Biomedical Technology PLACEMENT (120 credits) FINAL YEAR (120 credits) Clinical microbiology and infectious disease Haematology / Transfusion Human Anatomy Genetics Endocrinology Cellular Pathology Physiology Medical biochemistry Metabolism Sandwich Biological basis of human disease OR Immunology I Immunology II Clinical Placement to obtain Certificate of Competence Immunology III Applied molecular biology Biochemistry Molecular genetics Food Microbiology Microbiology I Microbiology II Biomedical Science Key Skills Key skills Molecular pathology Progression year 25% carry over of marks to final year RESEARCH PROJECT Future Employment Following Graduation in BMS 3 Year FT BMS (Hons) / 4 Year BMS Sandwich Medicine Dentistry Research Pharmaceutical companies Medical journalism Medical sales Marketing Biomedical Scientists (need to achieve IBMS Certificate of Competence –on the job!) 4-Year HCPC approved BMS degree HCPC registered BMS Master of Biology (MBiol) ? Year 3 Placement Enrol through UCAS MBiol Year 1 Directly onto MBiol • Content identical to year 1 Biology/BMS MBiol Year 2 MBiol Year 3/4 • Content identical to year 2 Biology/BMS • 4 CORE MBiol Year 4/5 • RESEARCH (6-MONTHS) • 2 ELECTIVE • 4 ELECTIVE ≥ 60% ≤ 60% UG Biology or BMS Year 1 Year 2 • Biological Science • BMS • Biological Science • BMS ≥ 60% Microbiology, Cell Biology, Obesity Stem Cell Technology, Toxicology, Neurodegenerative disease…….. Delivery and Assessment of Programmes • Delivery: Lectures, Practical Classes, Case Studies, Tutorials • Virtual Learning Environments: MAP: My Aston Portal: student information; timetables etc. Blackboard: Uploading assignments, accessing lecture slides / audio files of lectures; reference material/additional reading • Assessment: Exams, Coursework, Practical Reports, Poster Presentations, MCQ EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH MBiol / Biomedical / Biological Science COMMUNICABLE DISEASES - Infectious Disease - Hospital Infections - Antibiotics and Treatment BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - Cancer - Stem Cell Technology BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE CHRONIC DISEASES - Ageing - Diabetes - Obesity Experience Biology / BMS at Aston Enjoy Today’s Mini Lecture MICROBIOLOGY: The Beginnings Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1674) Father of Microbiology Teeth Scrapings Identified Animalcules The Microscope: Fundamental tool in Biology and BMS Size Unit of measurement is the micron (µm) 1µm = One millionth metre Typical Rod 1 µm diameter 10 µm long Typical coccus 1 x 1 µm Typical rod: E. coli Typical coccus: MRSA THE POWER OF MICROSCOPY THE POWER OF MICROSCOPY THE POWER OF MICROSCOPY THE POWER OF MICROSCOPY Escherichia coli FRIEND and FOE E.coli : Friend and Foe FRIEND Normal gut bacteria (1011 bacteria/g faeces) Helps keep harmful bugs away Helps with digestion and maintenance of a healthy gut FOE Major cause of urinary tract infection (cystitis) How do we diagnose cystitis? Want to learn a little more..? E. coli Diagnosis of Cystitis (taken from Biology / BMS degree programmes) urine sample Entry Requirements for Biology / BMS / MBiol GCE A Level Typically ABB (320 UCAS points) -Must include one biological subject -Chemistry preferred but not essential -Additional AS levels taken into account Access to HE / BTEC National Certificates & Diplomas: Considered on an individual basis IB (33 points+): Inclusive of six subjects (3 taken at HL and inclusive of Biology) GCSE: English language, mathematics and appropriate sciences at grade C or above Further Information IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF TODAY’S PRESENTATION PLEASE E-MAIL: LHS admissions Team [email protected] Thank You….And Good Luck With Your Future Studies!! Biological and Biomedical Science …and good luck with your studies