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Welcome to SCHOOL/DEPT NAME. Welcome to The School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Human Biology Open Day. Human Biology Open Day - Welcome and Overview. Dr Stacy Clemes – Senior lecturer in Human Biology and Human Biology Admissions Tutor 13.15 Introductory talk - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Welcome to SCHOOL/DEPT NAMEWelcome to The School of
Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Human Biology Open Day
Human Biology Open Day - Welcome and Overview
Dr Stacy Clemes – Senior lecturer in Human Biology and Human Biology Admissions Tutor
13.15 Introductory talk The University, the Human Biology degree programme,
admissions, questions
14.00 Tour with student guides Laboratory class taster practicals, School facilities, campus
facilities
15.30 Tea/coffee Chance for informal discussion with staff and students
Last bus 17.00
Voted the UK’s Best Student Experience
we aim to provide you with…
The Best Experience for Employability
highly regarded by employers
90% of graduates are in employment or further study 6 months after graduation
giving you a competitive edge
courses offer a career-enhancing year long work placement
access to specialist advisors, vacancy information/employer drop-in sessions
The Best Experience for Academic Life
high quality teaching and research
top three for teaching quality and top five in National Student Survey
internationally recognised research
highly rated schools / departments
75% schools/departments Top 10 in the Times / Sunday Times league tables
The Best Experience for Support
dedicated academic support
personal academic tutor support for all students
comprehensive personal support
with financial, health and welfare guidance and support
support for students with disabilities, additional needs and mental health issues
The Best Experience for Activities
a unique students’ union and experience
with over 100 clubs/societies and an exciting social scene
UK’s largest student fundraising organisation
lively entertainment programme
facilities, support, volunteering opportunities
The Best Experience for Location
campus living in central UK location
UK’s largest single-site green campus
90 minutes to London and convenient links to rest of UK and world-wide
town, city and country life on your doorstep
regular shuttle bus across campus and into town
close to Nottingham, Leicester and Peak District National Park
excellent academic services
state-of-the-art teaching, research, IT, library and study facilities
vibrant , modern living facilities
all students offered a room in University hall in their first year (for firm choices)
wireless networking in all academic buildings, cafés and Students’ Union
The Best Experience for Facilities
The Best Experience for Sport
the best sports university in the UK
unrivalled sports facilities and coaches
hosted Team GB prior to 2012 Olympics
sport for all is actively encouraged
full range of recreational activities (both free and payable)
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
A TOP SCHOOL - Highly rated in The Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and the Complete Independent 2013 league tables.
LEADING RESEARCH - our research has influenced policy and practice around the world.
Well equipped facilities
Friendly and approachable staff
Excellent job prospects
What is Human Biology?
Biology of humans from molecular to population level Human Structure and Function Variability Genetics Cultural influences Adaptation (Exercise, Environment)
Evolution (Human Origins) Life Cycle (Growth, Development, Ageing) Health (Nutrition, Disease)
A research-led programme with excellence in teaching
Internationally renowned research: Growth, development & ageing Health in developing and developed countries Physical activity and health
Emphasis on: Biology from molecule to population International perspective Health
Degree structure
Part A: Basic sciences Part B: Core biological modules
(Industrial placement year) Part C: Research project & advanced modules
Current first year modules (Part A)
*optional modules include:Ergonomics and Design 1 Ergonomics in Design of Everyday ArtefactsIntroduction to Ergonomics Introduction to Environmental ErgonomicsBasic Developmental Psychology Fitness & TrainingSocial & Cultural Psychologies Basic Biological PsychologyLanguages Basic Experimental Psychology
Languages
Semester 1 Semester 2
Basic Biochemistry (Part 1 and 2, 20 credits)
Anatomy and Physiology 1 (10 credits) Anatomy and Physiology 2 (10 credits)
Genetics and Cell Biology (20 credits)Human Evolution & Adaptation (10 credits)
Data Analysis in Human Biology (10 credits)
Human Biology and Society (10 credits) Homeostasis (10 credits)
A typical module
Anatomy & physiology I Contact per week
1.5 hour lecture 1 hour practical alternate weeks
Independent study Reading Revision
Assessment 2 in class tests 1 2-hour exam
*optional modules include:Vision Thermal EnvironmentHuman Response to Noise and Vibration Measurement of Sensation and PerceptionOrganisational BehaviourCritical Inquiry in Physical Activity & HealthHuman Memory and Cognition Part 1 Human Memory and Cognition Part 2Exercise Biochemistry Exercise BiochemistryHuman Evolution
Semester 1 Semester 2
Exercise Physiology 2 (Part 1 and 2, 20 credits)
Growth and Development (10 credits) Human Ageing (10 credits)
Experiment Design and Analysis 1 (10 credits) Experiment Design and Analysis 2 (10 credits)
Measurement and Evaluation (10 credits) Human Genomics: Principles & Applications (20 credits)Ecology of Nutrition (10 credits)
Current second year modules (Part B)
According to the World Health Organisation, physical inactivity is the 4 th leading contributor to global mortality
The measurement of physical activity enables us to understand activity levels and patterns in different population
Why study Measurement and Evaluation?
In the 2008 Health Survey for England, when assessed via questionnaire, 39% of men and 29% of women reported conducting sufficient amounts of physical activity to benefit their health
But, what happens if you change the measurement tool?....
39% of men & 29% of women
6% of men & 4% of women
0
10
20
30
40
50
Self-reported PA Objectively measured PA
%
Proportion of adults meeting PA guidelines
Men Women
Why study Measurement and Evaluation?
Industrial Placements (year 3, of the 4 year programme)
Food Standards Agency, London
School of Anatomy and Human Biology, The University of Western Australia, Perth Abbott Diabetes Care, Oxfordshire London Hospital Medical Schools
Forensic Science Service, Birmingham Medical Research Council Human Nutrition Research Unit, Cambridge Medical Research Council Epidemiology Research Unit, Cambridge University of Witwatersrand, South Africa Leicester Royal Infirmary Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
*optional modules include:Applied Physiology of Sports Performance Applied VisionPhysiology of Exercise and Health Physiology of Exercise in Special PopulationsPsychology and Health Sport Nutrition
Lifestyle Physical Activity Promotion
Semester 1 Semester 2
Final Year Project (40 credits)
Human Performance at Environmental Extremes (20 credits) Infectious Diseases in Humans (10 credits)
Sugar, Salt, Fat (10 credits) Lifestyle and Disease (10 credits)
Human Evolution (10 credits) Body Composition (10 credits)
Forensic DNA Analysis (20 credits) At least 20 credits must be taken from these modules in each semester
Current final year modules (Part C)
Example third year projects
Association of vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism and type 2 diabetes in a northern Indian Population
Socioeconomic status, maternal health and infant nutritional status in states of Kerala and Orissa in India
Do people who have had a “sunshine holiday” have better vitamin D status the following winter?
The effect of extended sleep upon hunger and appetite Comparison of bone in playing and non-playing arm of squash players Validation of a novel leg exerciser to prevent DVT during long haul flights Physical activity and sitting time measured in office workers
Links with Industry
In collaboration with Technogym, Loughborough are creating the first Wellness Campus, targeting both students and staff
A number of students have conducted final year projects on topics linked to this collaboration
Teaching in Human Biology
Each student takes 120
credits each year
A 10 credit module is 100
hours of student effort
The 24 hours of contact are
typically
• Taught modules 10 or 20 credits • Project modules 40 credits
• 24 contact hours• 76 hours individual study
• Lectures (1 – 2 hours)• Tutorials (1 hour)• Laboratory practical sessions (2-3 hours)• Group work, seminars, individual sessions
Facilities
Teaching labs Wet labs Physiology Anatomy Computer/ multimedia
Research labs Genetics Molecular biology Body Composition Environmental ergonomics Physical activity
Lecture rooms Student common room Intranet (virtual learning environment) Library
Your future starts here
89.2% of Human Biology 2012 graduates in work or further study 6 months after graduation (national average = 83%) (of those available for work)
69.2% in graduate-level employment or graduate-level further study
Because of the skills they offer, Human Biology graduates are attractive to employers recruiting “graduates of any discipline”, e.g. for accountancy, marketing
Many graduate jobs and postgraduate training opportunities entered a year or more after graduation
Many who start in non-graduate jobs will be in a professional career within a few years
What do our graduates do?
Employment Scientific (e.g. DNA analyst, drug safety associate, NHS
Scientist Training Programme) Scientific related (e.g. scientific or clinical writing, sales or
marketing) Health (e.g. clinical physiology, dietetic assistant, clinical
data/coding) Teaching (e.g. teacher trainee/assistant, technical support) Sports (professional athlete, coach, sport development
officer) Graduate training schemes (retail management,
accountancy) Service sector employment Administration/personnel
Further Study Research degrees Medicine degrees Subject allied to medicine degrees PGCE (teaching degree) Other postgraduate degrees
What do our graduates do?
Admissions
Typical intake 50-55 students
Responses to conditional offer: Conditional firm (first choice) Conditional insurance (second choice)
If you do not meet your offer: You will find out on results day whether you have a place, we
normally offer a place to people who have missed their offer by 1 grade
A number of bursaries are available through the University
Why choose Human Biology at Loughborough University?
Course content
Highly rated teaching
Research excellence
Student experience
Campus university
Facilities
Any questions
For more information, contact: Dr Stacy Clemes – Human Biology Admissions Tutor (
[email protected]) Miss Emma Jacques – SSEHS Admissions Administrator (
[email protected]) Or visit: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/