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Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)
Dr Jim Cunningham
Principal Lecturer
Why study biomedical science at Brighton?
Leadingprofessionaluniversity
Accredited by the Institute for BiomedicalScience (IBMS)
Career focused
Prepare for a diversity of careers including biosciences research and laboratory healthcare sciences
Career focused
Optional placement year in research, industry, NHS
Career focused
Graduate careers: management, finance, publishing, civil service, teaching
• Biomedical Scientist (HCPC Registered)
• Professional Bioscientist (Research and Development, Marketing, Clinical Trials, Government Funded, Commercial Companies)
• Other professional routes allied to medicine Transfusion specialist, hospital theatre bypass technician,dietetics
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD)
Career and progression opportunities
• Neuroscience
• Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
• Pharmacogenomics
• Diet and Disease
• Case studies in Environmental Pollution
• Zoonoses
Final year options link to careers
Innovative and relevant
Research informed teaching
Opportunities to work alongside research staff and students
Research informed teaching
Professor Richard Faragher Specialist in Biogerontology and cell senescence - Teaches Genetics
Dr Brian Jones Researches Microbial interactions, ecosystems and bacterial evolution and adaptation - Teaches microbiology
Dr Andy Overall, research interests in population genetics teaches genetics
Professor Matteo Santin, professor of tissue engineering teaches Bioengineering
Dr Liz James Research interests in Tissue Regeneration – teaches cellular and molecular aspects of pathology
Dr Stuart James, Reader research interests include tissue engineering and biocompatibility teaches immunology
Dr Peter Bush researches Articular cartilage/cell physiology – teaches physiology and pathophysiology
Teaching excellence and support
Bioscience education group dedicated to the advancement of teaching and learning
• University’s Excellence in Facilitating/Empowering Learning Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to student learning: 2009/10 winners, Dr Jacqueline Elsom, Dr George Olivier
• Professor Hal Sosabowski awarded a National Teaching Fellowship recognising his outstanding impact on the student learning experience
Teaching excellenceProfessor Hal Sosabowski
Dr George Olivier
Dr Jacqui Elsom
• Student Support and Guidance Tutor: personal and study support
• Year Tutor: management of deadlines
• Module Leader: academic issues
• Peer Assisted Study Support: study skills
Support network
Student Society ‘BioSoc’: run by students for students (with our help)
Facilities fit for the twenty-first century
Tissue culture facility
Research laboratories
Electron-microscope
About our course
Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)
• Modular course
• Year is divided into two semesters
• Mixed mode assessment including coursework and exams
• Wide variation of assessments designed to enhance multi skills and knowledge acquisition
Course design and assessment strategies
Wide range of teaching strategies to facilitate learning including;
• lectures
• practical classes
• projects
• seminars
• small group work: presentations, film making etc.
Teaching
Laboratory practical classes
To help develop skills and competencies required of science graduates
Course structure: year 1 (level 4)
Semester 1 Semester 2
BY129 Cell Biology and Biochemistry
BY134 Genes and Inheritance
BY128 Microbiology BY104 Human Physiology 1
BY131 Practical Skills in Biosciences (20)
Practical Skills in Biosciences (20)
BY127 Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Option
Option Option
Option QS106 Introduction to Statistics
Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)
Options include:
Biology of Reproduction
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
Pharmacology
Course structure: year 2 (level 5)
Semester 1 Semester 2
BY206 Human Physiology 2 BY234 Genetics
BY247 Molecular Cell Pathobiology (20)
BY245 Microbiology (10) BY237 Immunology (10)
BY205 Biochemistry and Metabolism (10)
BY299 Biology Professional and Career Development
CH217 Analytical Chemistry BY238 Diet and Disease
QS203 Statistics for Epidemiology Option
Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)
Options include:
Environmental Microbiology
Forensic Biology
Behavioural & Evolutionary Ecology
Community and Personal Development
Course structure: year 3 (level 6)
Semester 1 Semester 2
BY329 Medical Genetics BY313 Clinical Immunology
BY327 Blood Sciences (20)
BY350 Cell Pathology and Special Topics in Pathbiology (20)
BY344 Clinical and Applied Immunology
Option (10)
BY392 Project (40)
Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)
Options include
Zoonoses
Biomaterials & Bioengineering
Neuroscience
Pharmacogen-omics
Community & Personal Development
Poster presentation day: final year project
Gives students an opportunity to present their work to their peers in a setting that reflects what happens at scientific conference meetings across the world
Day / Start Time
9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00
Mon BY132 OptionEvolution
Tue
Wed BY131 Practical Skills in Biosciences 507
University clubs / societies / sports
Thur BY104 Human Physiology 513
BY134 Genes and Inheritance
Fri QS106 Intro to Statistics PY134 Basic Pharmacology 513
Timetable example
Level 4
Semester 2
Application process
• Applications via UCAS (details at www.ucas.ac.uk)
• Apply for up to 5 courses
• Reply from universities: (Conditional / Unconditional Offer / Rejection)
• You hold 2 offers (1 Firm and 1 insurance)
• A Level or equivalent results
• Achieved grades – place confirmed
• Not met grades – clearing
• 280 points including 80 – 100 in Biology
• (Chemistry at A2 or AS)
• Access routes/BTEC/ International Bac/ Overseas
Typical entry requirements
