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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:
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Thank You….And Good Luck With Your Future Studies!!
Biological and Biomedical Science
…and good luck with your studies