Welcome to The School of
Sport,
Exercise
and Health Sciences
Welcome
to SCHOOL/DEPT
NAME
Human Biology Open Day
Human Biology Open Day - Welcome and Overview
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Dr Stacy Clemes – Senior lecturer in Human Biology and
Human Biology Admissions Tutor
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13.15 Introductory talk
 The University, the Human Biology degree programme,
admissions, questions
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14.00 Tour with student guides
 Laboratory class taster practicals, School facilities, campus
facilities
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15.30 Tea/coffee
 Chance for informal discussion with staff and students
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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
The Best Experience for Facilities
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 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?
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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
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Internationally renowned research:
 Growth, development & ageing
 Health in developing and developed countries
 Physical activity and health
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Emphasis on:
 Biology from molecule to population
 International perspective
 Health
Degree structure
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Part A:
Basic sciences
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Part B:
Core biological modules
(Industrial placement year)
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Part C:
Research project & advanced modules
Current first year modules (Part A)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Basic Biochemistry (Part 1 and 2, 20 credits)
Anatomy and Physiology 1 (10 credits)
Anatomy and Physiology 2 (10 credits)
Human Evolution & Adaptation (10 credits)
Genetics and Cell Biology (20 credits)
Data Analysis in Human Biology (10 credits)
Human Biology and Society (10 credits)
*optional modules include:
Ergonomics and Design 1
Introduction to Ergonomics
Basic Developmental Psychology
Social & Cultural Psychologies
Languages
Homeostasis (10 credits)
Ergonomics in Design of Everyday Artefacts
Introduction to Environmental Ergonomics
Fitness & Training
Basic Biological Psychology
Basic Experimental Psychology
Languages
A typical module
Anatomy & physiology I
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Contact per week
 1.5 hour lecture
 1 hour practical alternate weeks
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Independent study
 Reading
 Revision
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Assessment
 2 in class tests
 1 2-hour exam
Current second year modules (Part B)
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)
*optional modules include:
Vision
Human Response to Noise and Vibration
Organisational Behaviour
Human Memory and Cognition Part 1
Exercise Biochemistry
Human Evolution
Thermal Environment
Measurement of Sensation and Perception
Critical Inquiry in Physical Activity & Health
Human Memory and Cognition Part 2
Exercise Biochemistry
Why study Measurement and Evaluation?
 According to the World Health Organisation, physical inactivity is the 4th 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?....
Proportion of adults meeting PA guidelines
50
40
39% of men & 29% of women
%
30
20
6% of men & 4% of women
10
0
Self-reported PA
Men
Objectively measured PA
Women
Industrial Placements (year 3, of the 4 year programme)
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Food Standards Agency, London
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School of Anatomy and Human Biology, The University of Western Australia, Perth
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Abbott Diabetes Care, Oxfordshire
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London Hospital Medical Schools
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Forensic Science Service, Birmingham
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Medical Research Council Human Nutrition Research Unit, Cambridge
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Medical Research Council Epidemiology Research Unit, Cambridge
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University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
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Leicester Royal Infirmary
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Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Current final year modules (Part C)
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
*optional modules include:
Applied Physiology of Sports Performance
Physiology of Exercise and Health
Psychology and Health
Applied Vision
Physiology of Exercise in Special Populations
Sport Nutrition
Lifestyle Physical Activity Promotion
Example third year projects
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Association of vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism and type 2 diabetes in a northern
Indian Population
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Socioeconomic status, maternal health and infant nutritional status in states of Kerala and
Orissa in India
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Do people who have had a “sunshine holiday” have better vitamin D status the following
winter?
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The effect of extended sleep upon hunger and appetite
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Comparison of bone in playing and non-playing arm of squash players
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Validation of a novel leg exerciser to prevent DVT during long haul flights
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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
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Lectures (1 – 2 hours)
Tutorials (1 hour)
Laboratory practical sessions (2-3 hours)
Group work, seminars, individual sessions
Facilities
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Teaching labs
 Wet labs
 Physiology
 Anatomy
 Computer/ multimedia
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Research labs
 Genetics
 Molecular biology
 Body Composition
 Environmental ergonomics
 Physical activity
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Lecture rooms
Student common room
Intranet (virtual learning environment)
Library
Your future starts here
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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
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Because of the skills they offer, Human Biology graduates
are attractive to employers recruiting “graduates of any
discipline”, e.g. for accountancy, marketing
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Many graduate jobs and postgraduate training opportunities
entered a year or more after graduation
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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
What do our graduates do?

Further Study
 Research degrees
 Medicine degrees
 Subject allied to medicine degrees
 PGCE (teaching degree)
 Other postgraduate degrees
Admissions
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Typical intake 50-55 students
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Responses to conditional offer:
 Conditional firm (first choice)
 Conditional insurance (second choice)
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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
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A number of bursaries are available through the University
Why choose Human Biology at Loughborough University?
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Course content
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Highly rated teaching
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Research excellence
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Student experience
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Campus university
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Facilities
Any questions
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For more information, contact:
 Dr Stacy Clemes – Human Biology Admissions Tutor
(S.A.Clemes@lboro.ac.uk)
 Miss Emma Jacques – SSEHS Admissions Administrator
(E.Jacques@lboro.ac.uk)
 Or visit: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/