NewcastleBiomedicalSciences

@biomedsciNU

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomed/undergrad/

Faculty of Medical Sciences

School of

Biomedical Sciences

Dr Geoffrey BossonDegree Programme Director

geoffrey.bosson@ncl.ac.uk

Open Day Programme Open Day Programme 1.20pm Degree Information

1.55pm Question and Answer session

ApplicantsApplicants2.25pm Laboratory ‘Exercise’

3.15pm Tour of Medical School (Students)

Laboratory ‘Exercise’

HIV

• Simulation of the spread of HIV virus (AIDS)• Research and development roles for

graduates in ‘Biomedical Sciences’

Open Day Programme Open Day Programme

ParentsParents2.25pm Talk on Pastoral Care, Skills and

Employability

2.45pm Student Finance

3.05pm Tour of Medical School (by Staff)

3.45pm Refreshments

Undergraduate programmes

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Genetics (B901)

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (C700)

BSc (Hons) Pharmacology (B210)

BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences (B100)

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (B940)

Medical Sciences (B902) Deferred choice of above degrees

Also: MSci in Biomedical Sciences (B900) (4 year course)

New for 2015 entry Exercise Biomedicine (B9C6)

Biomedical Sciences with Industrial Placement Year (4 year course) (B942)

MSci Biochemistry (4 year course)

MSci Biomedical Genetics (4 year course)

New for 2016 entry

Biochemistry The molecular basis of living processesEmphasis on understanding cellular processes in health and disease

Topics include:Protein structure and functionProtein DNA interactions Biochemistry of chronic diseasesRNA, genetic disease and developmentThe molecular basis of cancer

Biomedical Genetics The study of inheritanceHow our DNA helps determine our individual characteristics and how mutations and changes can lead to disease

The study of inheritanceHow our DNA helps determine our individual characteristics and how mutations and changes can lead to disease

Topics include:DNA replication, recombination and repairThe genome: cell cycle, organisation, expression and functionPhylogenetics and evolution The molecular basis of cancerRNA, genetic disease and developmentEvolution and genomicsDiagnostic medical geneticsGenetic variation in common disease

Physiological Sciences Investigates how cells, tissues and

organs function and integrate to form a healthy human body.

The control mechanisms and how the body responds to changes in the environment.

Topics include: Cardiovascular system Blood & lymphatic systems Nervous system Renal system Respiratory system Gastro-intestinal system

Pharmacology The study of biologically-active compounds (drugs)How drugs act on the body and how the body acts on drugs

Toxicity

Topics include:Pharmacology of the body systemsCarcinogenesis and anti-cancer drugsNeuropharmacologyClinical pharmacology and drug developmentToxicology

Biomedical Sciences How the body functions in health and diseaseMultidisciplinary: combines the various disciplines to help us understand human health and disease

Topics include:The nervous system and respiratory diseasesCancer biology and therapyClinical ageing and healthGenetics of common diseasesMedical biotechnologyChronic disease

Exercise Biomedicine• Investigates the fundamentals of Biomedical Science

and Exercise Science

• Investigates how the structure and function of the body is influenced by exercise in health and disease.

• Options in Psychology or Business allow you to tailor your studies to areas that reflect your personal interests

Topics include:AnatomyBiomechanics and movementExercise physiologyPhysical activity, exercise and diseaseCardiac rehabilitationNeurorehabilitation

The Academic Year

Semester 1: September–January 1 Week Induction 12 Weeks Teaching 2 Weeks Examinations

Semester 2: February–June 12 Weeks Teaching 3 Weeks Examinations

2 semesters per year

120 credits per year

2 semesters per year

120 credits per year

Programme Structure

PHASE 1 PHASE 2

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2

Common taught modulesDegree specific

modulesResearch

project

Students can swap between degrees upto

this point

Year 1 (all programmes)Semester 1

Biochemistry

Cell Biology

Genetics

Practical Skills 1

Note: Students can change their degree choice at the end of the first yearAll modules are taught using lectures, seminars and laboratory classes

Semester 2

Microbiology and Immunology

Physiology

Pharmacology

Practical Skills 2

Year 2 Semester 1 (common modules)

Gene Expression

Principles and Practice of Molecular Techniques

Cell and Molecular Biology ofthe Immune System

Semester 2

Subject specific modules (see subject brochures for further

details)

Degree focused cell biology

Year 3 Semester 1

Subject specific modules(see subject brochures for further

details)

Optional Modules

Note: For the final year of our programmes all final year examinations are held at the end of semester 2.

Semester 2

Research Semester (Supervised 10 week research

project) Integrated Bioscience

module Research in Biosciences Business for the Bioscientist Healthcare Organisation and Practice Science Communication Bioethics

Final year Projects

Research module in Semester 2 Laboratory-based ‘wet’ projects Clinical Computer-based bioinformatics or large-scale data analysis School-based pedagogic projects Literature-based meta-analysis ‘dry’ projects

School of

Biomedical Sciences

Institute of Health and Society (IH&S)

Institute of Genetic

Medicine (IGM)

Northern Institute for Cancer Research (NICR)

Institute of Neuroscience

(IoN)

Institute for Cell and Molecular Biosciences

(ICaMB)

Institute of Cellular

Medicine (ICM)

Teaching on all of our programmes is delivered by staff from our world leading Research Institutes

Newcastle Institute for

Ageing (NUIA)

4 year Integrated Masters programmes Leads to award of MSci Either direct entry (UCAS Code: B900) or

transfer to this programme is possible up to the end of year 2

Increased focus on laboratory skills: two thirds of final year spent on research project

Study advanced Masters-level research-based modules

Aims to prepare students for research and other laboratory-based careers

Transfer to Medicine or Dentistry A transfer at the end of first year may be possible, entry is competitive

and students will be selected on the basis of academic performance in the first year, a UKCAT score, a personal statement and, if shortlisted, an interview.

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/mbbs/admissions/biomedical.htm (General Information)http://www.ncl.ac.uk/dental/study/undergraduate (Dental Admissions Policy Document)

Need a minimum average Stage 1 mark of 75% across Semester 1 modules (none below 65%)

A UKCAT score will be required (http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/home/)

Alternatively graduate entry for medicine is available at Newcastle University

Entry requirements A levels: Typically AAB, including Biology (AAA for B942)

Chemistry at A or AS Level (minimum grade B)

GCSE Maths and English Language required (minimum Grade B) if not offered at A or AS level

IB 35 with Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level Grade 5 or above. Standard level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level

Other qualifications are accepted. Please contact a member of the admissions team: Lindsey.ferrie@ncl.ac.uk or christopher.baldwin@ncl.ac.uk

Major features Learn about each of the degree programme subjects in 1st year Opportunity to swap between degrees until phase 2 Emphasis on practical skills required by employers Taught by world leading experts in their field Opportunity to engage in real research

Marks in 1st year do not count toward your degree classification 2nd year marks account for 1/3 of your degree Final year marks account for 2/3 of your degree

85% of our students achieve a 1st or 2:1

NewcastleBiomedicalSciences

@biomedsciNU

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomed/undergrad/