Biomedicine at Salford Dr David Greensmith d.j.greensmith@salford.ac.uk BSc Biomedical Science BSc Human Biology and Infectious Disease BSc Microbiology
The University of Salford We have a pedigree • 1896: Royal Technical Institute opens • 1921: Becomes Royal Technical College • 1967: University of Salford by Royal Charter We are dynamic • Continual Uni-wide investment • Investment into Peel campus • New campus at media city Where is Salford University?
The University of Salford • A Greater Manchester University • Very close to city centre • Best of both worlds • Peaceful campus • Close to city • 10-15 min walk • 5 min on a bus! Where is Biomedicine?
Biomedicine • School of Science Engineering and Environment • All teaching and activities on Peel Campus • Lectures • Labs • Main library • Accommodation • Sports and recreation Everything you need in one place! What can I study?
Biomedicine programmes Biomedical Science (IBMS Human Biology and Microbiology accredited) Infectious Diseases • All have a fundamental basis in the understanding of • How the human body functions in health • How disease affects the human body • The application of knowledge to real-world industry (clinical, research, biotech) • Three related degrees • You belong to a greater whole So how do • Under an incredibly effective department • Three highly specific degrees they differ? • Clear identity • Clear focus
Biomedicine programmes Biomedical Human Biology Science and Microbiology (IBMS Infectious accredited) Diseases Let’s take a look at these first
HB&ID and Biomedical Science Human Biology and Infectious Diseases Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) Both have a basis in the understanding of • How the human body functions in health So how do • Human anatomy and physiology • The cellular and genetic basis they differ? • How disease affects the human body • Pathological and infectious processes • Organ system dysfunction Mechanistic focus Clinical context • • Disease diagnosis and monitoring Mechanisms and sources of infection • • Detailed pathogenic processes Treatment strategies • • Transmission and epidemiology Clinical practice • • Breath required for healthcare Detail required for eradication
HB&ID and Biomedical Science Human Biology and Infectious Diseases Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) Mechanistic focus Clinical context So how do they align to my interests / career aspirations? • • Human Biology and disease Human Biology and disease • • PG entry medicine and dentistry PG entry medicine and dentistry • • Mechanisms of disease pathology, Disease diagnosis and monitoring • processes and transmission Disease treatment and care • • Epidemiology and eradication Clinical pathology • • Disease based research / academia Clinical practice / research
HB&ID and Biomedical Science Human Biology and Infectious Diseases Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) Mechanistic focus Clinical context So how do they align to my interests / career aspirations? • • Human Biology and disease Human Biology and disease • • PG entry medicine and dentistry PG entry medicine and dentistry • • Mechanisms of disease pathology, Disease diagnosis and monitoring • processes and transmission Disease treatment and care • • Epidemiology and eradication Clinical pathology • • Disease based research / academia Clinical practice / research • These are broad alignments: You will not be pigeon-holed nor restricted • Both degrees open doors to a considerable range careers – we will look at these later • Please talk to us about the nuances
Biomedicine programmes Biomedical Human Biology Science and Microbiology (IBMS Infectious accredited) Diseases
Microbiology • A brand new degree for those with an interest in • The detailed understanding of microbes • Bacteria • Fungi • Viruses • Parasites • Microbial communities and interactions • Role in health • Role in disease • The application of knowledge to solve real-world problems • Practical use of microbes in food and drink industry • Influence of microbes on medical and public health • Use of microbes in biotechnology • Combatting anti-microbial resistance and saving lives
Biomedicine programmes Human Biology Biomedical and Science Microbiology Infectious (IBMS accredited) Diseases What expertise will I develop? I would like to present an overview Details are on course finder
Biomedicine year 1 HBID Human Molecules to Biological Lab Study Skills Genetics Cell Biology Anatomy Microbes Skills Biomedical Science Professional Human Molecules to Biomedical Genetics Cell Biology Skills Anatomy Microbes Lab Skills Microbiology Microbiology Molecules to Biomedical Genetics Cell Biology Biodiversity microbes Lab Skills today • Provides essential Knowledge and Skills • A foundation on which to build your degree • Most content is fundamental Will my degree become more focussed? • Even at this early stage we introduce specificity
Biomedicine year 2 HBID Microbial Intro to Molecular Biological Human Communities Parasitology Pathophysiology Genetics Research Skills Physiology and and Infectious Interactions Diseases Biomedical Science Clinical and Haematology Translational Human Medical Molecular and Pathophysiology Research Skills Physiology Biochemistry Genetics Transfusion Microbiology Microbial Intro to Food, Drink Medical and Molecular Biological Communities Parasitology and Public Health Genetics Research Skills and and Infectious Microbiomes Microbiology Interactions Diseases • Modules increase in focus • Still an element of fundamentals; you must have core knowledge • Tailored modules mean your paths begin to diverge What happens next? • You develop specialist knowledge and expertise in YOUR chosen field
Biomedicine year 2+ Completion of year 2 NW & throughout UK Optional placement year (no need to decide now) Genetics Facility Final Year Madrid (genomics) Salford (cancer) Napoli (cancer) Manchester Ferrara (micro) (Biotech) (bioinformatics) What will I do in my final year? Liverpool (tropical disease)
Biomedicine final year • You become an expert • In a specific field – YOUR field How?
Biomedicine final year Highly specialised and focused knowledge • Core modules How do Highly specialised skills we deliver • Research project this? Flexibility to tailor YOUR degree • Optional modules
Biomedicine final year - detail Core modules Research project Optional Modules HBID Human Advances in Microbiology & Pathophysiology Infection control + +3 Lab based Biology of Human Genetics project Parasites Veterinary and Zoonotic Clinical Infectious Immunology Diseases Biomedical Science Medical and Advances in Cancer: Bench to Public Health Cell Pathology Pathophysiology Bedside Microbiology + Lab based +1 project Applied Biochemistry of Clinical Biomedical Drugs and Immunology Science Disease
Biomedicine final year - detail Core modules Research project Optional Modules Microbiology Veterinary and Zoonotic Microbiomes Infectious Diseases + Lab based project Microbial AMR: Threats Biotechnology and Innovation and Innovation Outcome for all : an applied, specialised and tailored degree Recognised as cutting-edge by employers What do I need to get in?
Biomedicine entry requirements • Popular and competitive programmes • GSCE’s (or equivalent) • Maths • English • At Level 3: • Biology • Meet UCAS tariff • 112 points What entry routes are available?
Biomedicine entry routes • Our expectations are high • But we are NOT judgmental on how those expectations are met Access A-Levels courses BBC 112 UCAS Points APEL BTEC (experience DMM replaces L3) (inc. 4 science modules) Welsh Baccalaureate | Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate | International B. What if I fall short?
Biology foundation year Required UCAS points but Not met UCAS points no Biology But have ≥72 Biology Foundation Year L3 Equivalent Biology and Chemistry Pass (Biomed 60 %) Any Bioscience Programme Entry golden rule: if in doubt – Ask! I can offer tailored advice on entry routes / what an individual requires based on your history
“just” a degree?
Salford Added Value Projects, placements and career opportunities
What is added value? • You graduate with a BSc from University of Salford • Great! • A fantastic achievement However…… • So will thousands of others across UK How are YOU going to stand out from the crowd? • You need something more…. • This is what Salford excels at • Projects • Real world insight • Placements What are projects?
Recommend
More recommend
