Undergraduate and MSc courses
in the Division of Biosciences
Dr. Christian Rudolph
christian.rudolph@brunel.ac.uk
Why choose Brunel Biosciences?
• Brunel is a successful University
• Vibrant social life
• Some of the best sports
teams in the country
Why choose Brunel Biosciences?
• Outstanding teaching quality
• Highest standards of teaching
and research facilities
• Enthusiastic, motivated teaching staff
• Teaching very influenced by Research
What do we need to prepare
our students for?
Career pathways
• Academic career
Career pathways
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Academic career
PhD study
Pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries
Health related professions
Research Assistant
Medical school application
Our Courses
• We offer an exciting profile of courses.
• Biomedical Science (Core degree course)
Genetics
Biomedical
Science
Degrees
Forensics
Immunology
Biochemistry
Human Health
Our Courses
• Common first year
Course Delivery
Study blocks = lectures + seminars + laboratory practicals
Level 1
Anatomy &
Physiology
Biochemistry
Biology
of the cell
Practical
skills
Research
skills
Critical
Thinking
Our Courses
• Common first year which provides a “taster”
in all subject pathways
• This allows an “informed choice” for levels 2 and 3
• Easy to switch between courses
• Permits an element of specialism while still providing a robust
grounding in basic biomedical science
• Builds in the Division’s extensive experience
in medically related teaching and research
Course Delivery
Study blocks = lectures + seminars + laboratory practicals
Level 1
Level 2
Anatomy &
Physiology
Career
Skills
Biochemistry
Critical
Thinking
Molecular &
Cellular
Biology
Biology
of the cell
Genetic
Engineering &
Immunobiology
Practical
skills
Principles
of Human
Disease
Research
skills
Critical
Thinking
Analytical Biochemistry
Medical Microbiology
Metabolic Regulation
Genetics and Development
Course Delivery
Study blocks = lectures + seminars + laboratory practicals
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Anatomy &
Physiology
Career
Skills
Biochemistry
Critical
Thinking
Compulsory
Topic
Molecular &
Cellular
Biology
Option 1
Biology
of the cell
Genetic
Engineering &
Immunobiology
Option 2
Practical
skills
Principles
of Human
Disease
Option 3
Research
skills
Critical
Thinking
Analytical Biochemistry
Medical Microbiology
Metabolic Regulation
Genetics and Development
Final Year Project
Learning choices for Level 3
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Microbial Pathogenesis
Genomic Technologies
Medical Immunology
Medical Biochemistry
Forensic Investigation
Biology and treatment of Cancer
Cellular Pathologies
Endocrine Disorders
Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology
Genomic Medicine
The Final Year Project
• 25% of final degree mark
• A compulsory component of all undergraduate courses
in Biosciences
• Can be laboratory-based or literature-based research
• An opportunity to conduct an independent research project
in our state-of-the-art research facilities
Research areas
• Centre for Cell and Chromosome Biology
• Brunel Institute for Cancer Genetics and Pharmacogenomics
• Centre for Immunology, Infection and Disease Mechanisms
• Centre for Systems and Synthetic Biology
The “Sandwich” Course
• The sandwich course integrates a period of paid work
experience in commerce, industry or the public sector
(in the UK or abroad) with period of academic study
at university
• We help you find your job
– Dedicated work-placement office
– Interview and CV preparation
– We set up interviews
Graduate Employment
• Brunel’s Placement and Careers Centre was named
UK’s best University Careers Service in 2012
• 88.2% of Graduates either found a job
or continued studies
• The inclusion of a work placement give our graduates
a competitive advantage in the job market
Master‘s Courses (MSc)
Course structure
MSc Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research
Autumn term
Research Planning
The biology genetics and
treatment of human cancer
Genomic technologies and cancer
Credits
15
30
Spring term
Research dissertation
Cytogenetics and cancer
Credits
75
15
15
Intracellular signalling and
cancer
30
Autumn term
Research Planning
The biology genetics and
treatment of human cancer
Credits
15
30
Spring term
Research dissertation (start)
Cytogenetics and cancer
Credits
75
15
Autumn term
Credits
Genomic technologies and cancer 15
Spring term
Intracellular signalling and
cancer
Complete research dissertation
Credits
30
1 year full-time
Year 1 part-time
Year 2 part-time
Course structure
MSc Molecular Medicine
Autumn term
Credits Spring term
Credits
Research Planning
Genomic and molecular
medicine
Genomic technologies
15
30
Research dissertation
Clinical cytogenetics
75
15
15
Molecular mechanisms of
human disease
30
Autumn term
Research Planning
Genomic and molecular
medicine
Credits Spring term
15
Research dissertation (start)
30
Clinical cytogenetics
Credits
75
15
Autumn term
Genomic technologies
Credits
15
Credits
30
Spring term
Molecular mechanisms of
human disease
Complete research dissertation
1 year full-time
Year 1 part-time
Year 2 part-time
Unique features of courses
• Block teaching format
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Modules taught over a two week period
Focus on one module at a time
Promotes extra reading and better understanding of subject
Time to focus on assignments
• Research Dissertation
• Unique opportunity to work with one of our research group
for an extended period of time
– 9 month full time
– 18 months part time
Career Opportunities
• Graduates will be highly skilled in a variety of research
methodologies equipping them for a range of career
opportunities
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Health related professions
Pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries
PhD study
Research Assistant
Medical school application
Brunel’s Biosciences
in the 21st Century
Course fees
Home EU
Overseas
Full time
Part time
Full time
£9000
£6750
£13860
Home EU
Overseas
Full time
Part time
Full time
Part time
£7000
£3500
£15000
£7500
£7000
£3500
£15000
£7500
15% tuition fee discount for students with a first class honours degree
or equivalent in a biological science related degree.