Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Dr. Paul Tooney

B.Sc. Hon. PhD, Grad Cert Prac. Tert. Teach.

Senior Lecturer and Convenor B. Biomedical Science

Faculty of Health

School of Biomedical Science

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2What is Biomedical Science?

• Human Structure and Function - Whole body cells molecules

– Anatomy

– Physiology

– Pharmacology

– Cell Biology

– Molecular Biology

– Human Genetics

– Microbiology

– Virology

– Immunology

Alberts et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell. 4th Edition 2002 Garland Science

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3Bachelor Of Biomedical Science

Year 1

• Semester 1• Biomedical Science Part 1• Statistics for the Sciences• Chemistry 1010• Introductory Physics OR Psychology

Introduction 1

• Semester 2• Biomedical Science Part 2• Human Genomics and Biomolecular

Analysis• Chemistry 1020• Mathematics 1110 OR Psychology

Introduction 2

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4Bachelor Of Biomedical Science

Year 2

• Semester 1– Musculoskeletal Anatomy for

Biomedicine– Mammalian Growth and Development– Clinical Exercise Physiology– Human Pathophysiology

• Semester 2– Human Molecular Science– Human Infection and Immunity– Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics

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5Bachelor Of Biomedical Science

Year 3

• Semester 1– Advanced Human Molecular Science– Neuroscience– Human Pharmacology

• Semester 2– Professional Skills in Biomedicine and Biotechnology– Advanced Skills in Research Design– Projects in Biomedical Science OR 20 units of open elective

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6Bachelor Of Biomedical Science Honours

• In the B. Biomedical Science Honours year the students join one of our research laboratories

• They work on a project for a year

• Create new and exciting data that adds to what we understand about the biomedical sciences

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7People who study Biomedical Sciencedo well

• University Medallists

• Wide variety of career opportunities

• NHMRC Fellows

• We have Biomedical Science graduates working as:– Academics– Researchers around the world (e.g.

University of Leeds)– Consultants for global clinical trials

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8We are hands-on and responsive in the way we teach Biomedical Science

• Problem based learning

• Skills based laboratory sessions

• Group tasks

• Summer Research Scholarships

• Research Projects

• Overseas exchanges

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9A great environment for study

• Newcastle is a great place to live and study

• The School of Biomedical Science has a strong focus on research

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10A place of opportunity - Overseas Exchanges

• For the first time in 2008 four students went on an overseas exchange in their 3rd year to complete their B. Biomedical Science

– Karolinska Institute Sweden

– Clemson University USA

– Cornell University USA

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11A place of opportunity - CareersB Biomedical ScienceB Biomedical Science (Hons)• Pharmaceutical Industry• Biotechnology Industry• Secondary Education• State and Commonwealth Govts• Research and Development• Postgraduate Degrees

– Medicine, forensics– Pharmacy– MBA– Patent law

B Biomedical Science (Hons; PhD)• Research and Development• Tertiary Education• Pharmaceutical Industry• Biotechnology Industry

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12World class research is done here

• We are one of the strongest research schools in the university (>$7 million 2007, $12 million in 2008)

• 4 key research areas within the School

– Neuroscience– Infection and Immunity– Molecular Medicine– Pharmacy and Pharmacology

• Upgrading of research facilities

• Our leading researchers have input into the

undergraduate curriculum and teaching

DISCUSSION

A presentation for Careers Advisor’s Workshop 2009

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