1. Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)
Dr Jim Cunningham
Principal Lecturer

2. Why study biomedical
science at Brighton?

3. Leading
professional
university
Accredited by
the Institute for
Biomedical
Science (IBMS)

4. Career
focused
Prepare for a
diversity of
careers
including
biosciences
research and
laboratory
healthcare
sciences

5. Career
focused
Optional
placement year
in research,
industry, NHS

6. Career
focused
Graduate
careers:
management,
finance,
publishing,
civil service,
teaching

7. • 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

8. • Neuroscience
• Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
• Pharmacogenomics
• Diet and Disease
• Case studies in Environmental Pollution
• Zoonoses
Final year options link to careers

9. Innovative
and
relevant
Research
informed
teaching
Opportunities to
work alongside
research staff
and students

10. 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

11. Teaching
excellence
and
support
Bioscience
education
group
dedicated
to the
advancement
of teaching and
learning

12. • 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 excellence
Professor Hal
Sosabowski
Dr George Olivier
Dr Jacqui Elsom

13. • 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

14. Student Society
‘BioSoc’: run by
students for
students (with
our help)

15. Facilities fit
for the
twenty-first
century
Tissue culture
facility
Research
laboratories
Electron-
microscope

16. About our course
Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)

17. • 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

18. Wide range of teaching strategies to facilitate learning
including;
• lectures
• practical classes
• projects
• seminars
• small group work: presentations, film making etc.
Teaching

19. Laboratory
practical
classes
To help develop
skills and
competencies
required of
science
graduates

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. Day /
Start
Time
9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00
Mon BY132 Option
Evolution
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

25. 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

26. Thank you
www.brighton.ac.uk/pharmacy
pabsschooloffice@brighton.ac.uk
01273 642090

27. • 280 points including 80 – 100 in Biology
• (Chemistry at A2 or AS)
• Access routes/BTEC/ International Bac/ Overseas
Typical entry requirements