NewcastleBiomedicalSciences
@biomedsciNU
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomed/undergrad/
Faculty of
Medical Sciences
School of
Biomedical Sciences
Dr Geoffrey Bosson
Degree Programme Director
geoffrey.bosson@ncl.ac.uk
Open Day Programme
1.20pm
1.55pm
Degree Information
Question and Answer session
Applicants
2.25pm
3.15pm
Laboratory ‘Exercise’
Tour of Medical School (Students)
Laboratory ‘Exercise’
HIV
• Simulation of the spread of HIV virus (AIDS)
• Research and development roles for
graduates in ‘Biomedical Sciences’
Open Day Programme
Parents
2.25pm
2.45pm
3.05pm
Talk on Pastoral Care, Skills and
Employability
Student Finance
Tour of Medical School (by Staff)
3.45pm
Refreshments
Undergraduate programmes
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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Genetics (B901)
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BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (C700)
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BSc (Hons) Pharmacology (B210)
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BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences (B100)
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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (B940)
Medical Sciences (B902) Deferred choice of above degrees
Also: MSci in Biomedical Sciences (B900) (4 year course)
New for 2015 entry
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Exercise Biomedicine (B9C6)
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Biomedical Sciences with Industrial Placement Year (4 year
course) (B942)
New for 2016 entry
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MSci Biochemistry (4 year course)
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MSci Biomedical Genetics (4 year course)
Biochemistry
The molecular basis of living
processes
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Emphasis on understanding cellular
processes in health and disease
Topics include:
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Protein structure and function
Protein DNA interactions
Biochemistry of chronic diseases
RNA, genetic disease and development
The molecular basis of cancer
Biomedical Genetics
The study of inheritance
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How our DNA helps determine our individual
characteristics and how mutations and changes
can lead to disease
Topics include:
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DNA replication, recombination and repair
The genome: cell cycle, organisation, expression
and function
Phylogenetics and evolution
The molecular basis of cancer
RNA, genetic disease and development
Evolution and genomics
Diagnostic medical genetics
Genetic variation in common disease
Physiological Sciences
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Investigates how cells, tissues and
organs function and integrate to
form a healthy human body.
The control mechanisms and how
the body responds to changes in the
environment.
Topics include:
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Cardiovascular system
Blood & lymphatic systems
Nervous system
Renal system
Respiratory system
Gastro-intestinal system
Pharmacology
The study of biologically-active
compounds (drugs)
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How drugs act on the body and how the
body acts on drugs
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Toxicity
Topics include:
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Pharmacology of the body systems
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Carcinogenesis and anti-cancer drugs
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Neuropharmacology
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Clinical pharmacology and drug development
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Toxicology
Biomedical Sciences
How the body functions in
health and disease
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Multidisciplinary: combines the
various disciplines to help us
understand human health and
disease
Topics include:
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The nervous system and
respiratory diseases
Cancer biology and therapy
Clinical ageing and health
Genetics of common diseases
Medical biotechnology
Chronic disease
Exercise Biomedicine
• Investigates the fundamentals of Biomedical Science
and Exercise Science
• Investigates how the structure and function of the
body is influenced by exercise in health and disease.
• Options in Psychology or Business allow you to tailor
your studies to areas that reflect your personal
interests
Topics include:
Anatomy
Biomechanics and movement
Exercise physiology
Physical activity, exercise and disease
Cardiac rehabilitation
Neurorehabilitation
The Academic Year
2 semesters per year
120 credits per year
Semester 1: September–January
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1 Week Induction
12 Weeks Teaching
2 Weeks Examinations
Semester 2: February–June
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12 Weeks Teaching
3 Weeks Examinations
Programme Structure
2 semesters per year
120 credits per year
PHASE 1
PHASE 2
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 2
Semester 1
Common taught modules
Semester 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Degree specific
modules
Students can swap
between degrees upto
this point
Semester 2
Research
project
Year 1 (all programmes)
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Biochemistry
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Microbiology and Immunology
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Cell Biology
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Physiology
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Genetics
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Pharmacology
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Practical Skills 1
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Practical Skills 2
Note:
Students can change their degree choice at the end of the first year
All modules are taught using lectures, seminars and laboratory classes
Year 2
Semester 1 (common modules)
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Gene Expression
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Principles and Practice of
Molecular Techniques
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Cell and Molecular Biology of
the Immune System
Degree focused cell biology
Semester 2
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Subject specific modules
(see subject brochures for
further details)
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Subject specific modules
(see subject brochures for
further details)
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Research Semester
(Supervised 10 week research
project)
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Optional Modules
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Integrated Bioscience module
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Research in Biosciences
Business for the Bioscientist
Healthcare Organisation and Practice
Science Communication
Bioethics
Note: For the final year of our programmes all final year examinations are held at
the end of semester 2.
Final year Projects
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Research module in Semester 2
 Laboratory-based ‘wet’ projects
 Clinical
 Computer-based bioinformatics or large-scale data analysis
 School-based pedagogic projects
 Literature-based meta-analysis ‘dry’ projects
Northern Institute for
Cancer Research (NICR)
Institute of
Genetic
Medicine (IGM)
Newcastle
Institute for
Ageing (NUIA)
Institute of Health and
Society (IH&S)
School of
Biomedical Sciences
Institute of
Neuroscience
(IoN)
Institute for Cell
and Molecular
Biosciences
(ICaMB)
Institute of
Cellular
Medicine (ICM)
Teaching on all of our programmes is delivered by staff from
our world leading Research Institutes
4 year Integrated Masters
programmes
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Leads to award of MSci
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Either direct entry (UCAS Code: B900) or
transfer to this programme is possible up to
the end of year 2
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Increased focus on laboratory skills: two
thirds of final year spent on research project
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Study advanced Masters-level researchbased modules
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Aims to prepare students for research and
other laboratory-based careers
Transfer to Medicine or Dentistry
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A transfer at the end of first year may be possible, entry is competitive
and students will be selected on the basis of academic performance in
the first year, a UKCAT score, a personal statement and, if shortlisted, an
interview.
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/mbbs/admissions/biomedical.htm (General Information)
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/dental/study/undergraduate (Dental Admissions Policy Document)
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Need a minimum average Stage 1 mark of 75% across Semester 1
modules (none below 65%)
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A UKCAT score will be required (http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/home/)
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Alternatively graduate entry for medicine is available at Newcastle
University
Entry requirements
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A levels: Typically AAB, including Biology (AAA for B942)
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Chemistry at A or AS Level (minimum grade B)
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GCSE Maths and English Language required (minimum Grade B) if not
offered at A or AS level
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IB 35 with Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level Grade 5 or above.
Standard level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade
4 if not offered at Higher Level
Other qualifications are accepted. Please contact a member of the admissions
team: Lindsey.ferrie@ncl.ac.uk or christopher.baldwin@ncl.ac.uk
Major features
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Learn about each of the degree programme subjects in 1st year
Opportunity to swap between degrees until phase 2
Emphasis on practical skills required by employers
Taught by world leading experts in their field
Opportunity to engage in real research
Marks in 1st year do not count toward your degree classification
2nd year marks account for 1/3 of your degree
Final year marks account for 2/3 of your degree
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85% of our students achieve a 1st or 2:1
NewcastleBiomedicalSciences
@biomedsciNU
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomed/undergrad/