UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

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NewcastleBiomedicalSciences
_at_biomedsciNU
http//www.ncl.ac.uk/biomed/undergrad/
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Faculty of Medical Sciences

• School of
• Biomedical Sciences

Dr Geoffrey Bosson Degree Programme
Director geoffrey.bosson_at_ncl.ac.uk
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Open Day Programme

• 1.20pm Degree Information
• 1.55pm Question and Answer session

Applicants
2.25pm Laboratory Exercise 3.15pm Tour of
Medical School (Students)
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Laboratory ExerciseHIV

• Simulation of the spread of HIV virus (AIDS)
• Research and development roles for graduates in
  Biomedical Sciences

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Open Day Programme
Parents
2.25pm Talk on Pastoral Care, Skills and
Employability 2.45pm Student Finance 3.05pm Tour
of Medical School (by Staff)
3.45pm Refreshments
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Undergraduate programmes

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Genetics (B901)
• BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (C700)
• BSc (Hons) Pharmacology (B210)
• BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences (B100)
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (B940)
• Medical Sciences (B902) Deferred choice of above
  degrees
• Also MSci in Biomedical Sciences (B900) (4 year
  course)

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New for 2015 entry

• Exercise Biomedicine (B9C6)
• Biomedical Sciences with Industrial Placement
  Year (4 year course) (B942)

New for 2016 entry

• MSci Biochemistry (4 year course)
• MSci Biomedical Genetics (4 year course)

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Biochemistry

• The molecular basis of living processes
• Emphasis on understanding cellular processes in
  health and disease
• Topics include
• Protein structure and function
• Protein DNA interactions
• Biochemistry of chronic diseases
• RNA, genetic disease and development
• The molecular basis of cancer

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Biomedical Genetics

• The study of inheritance
• How our DNA helps determine our individual
  characteristics and how mutations and changes can
  lead to disease

• The study of inheritance
• How our DNA helps determine our individual
  characteristics and how mutations and changes can
  lead to disease
• Topics include
• 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

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Physiological Sciences

• 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
• Cardiovascular system
• Blood lymphatic systems
• Nervous system
• Renal system
• Respiratory system
• Gastro-intestinal system

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Pharmacology

• The study of biologically-active compounds
  (drugs)
• How drugs act on the body and how the body acts
  on drugs
• Toxicity

• Topics include
• Pharmacology of the body systems
• Carcinogenesis and anti-cancer drugs
• Neuropharmacology
• Clinical pharmacology and drug development
• Toxicology

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Biomedical Sciences

• How the body functions in health and disease
• Multidisciplinary combines the various
  disciplines to help us understand human health
  and disease
• Topics include
• The nervous system and respiratory diseases
• Cancer biology and therapy
• Clinical ageing and health
• Genetics of common diseases
• Medical biotechnology
• Chronic disease

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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 B
iomechanics and movement Exercise
physiology Physical activity, exercise and
disease Cardiac rehabilitation Neurorehabilita
tion

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The Academic Year
2 semesters per year 120 credits per year

• Semester 1 SeptemberJanuary
• 1 Week Induction
• 12 Weeks Teaching
• 2 Weeks Examinations
• Semester 2 FebruaryJune
• 12 Weeks Teaching
• 3 Weeks Examinations

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Programme Structure
2 semesters per year 120 credits per year
PHASE 1 PHASE 1 PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 2 PHASE 2
Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 Year 2 Year 3 Year 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
Common taught modules Common taught modules Common taught modules Degree specific modules Degree specific modules Research project
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Year 1 (all programmes)

• Semester 2
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Practical Skills 2

• Semester 1
• Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Genetics
• Practical Skills 1

Note Students can change their degree choice at
the end of the first year All modules are taught
using lectures, seminars and laboratory classes
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Year 2

• Semester 2
• Subject specific modules
• (see subject brochures for further details)

• Semester 1 (common modules)
• Gene Expression
• Principles and Practice of Molecular Techniques
• Cell and Molecular Biology of
• the Immune System

• Degree focused cell biology

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Year 3

• Semester 1
• Subject specific modules
• (see subject brochures for further details)
• Optional Modules

• Semester 2
• Research Semester
• (Supervised 10 week research project)
• Integrated Bioscience module

• 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.
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Final year Projects

• 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

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Institute of Health and Society (IHS)
Northern Institute for Cancer Research (NICR)
Newcastle Institute for Ageing (NUIA)
Institute for Cell and Molecular Biosciences
(ICaMB)
School ofBiomedical Sciences
Institute of Genetic Medicine (IGM)
Institute of Neuroscience (IoN)
Institute of Cellular Medicine (ICM)
Teaching on all of our programmes is delivered by
staff from our world leading Research Institutes
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4 year Integrated Masters programmes

• Leads to award of MSci
• Either direct entry (UCAS Code B900) or transfer
  to this programme is possible up to the end of
  year 2
• Increased focus on laboratory skills two thirds
  of final year spent on research project
• Study advanced Masters-level research-based
  modules
• Aims to prepare students for research and other
  laboratory-based careers

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Transfer to Medicine or Dentistry

• 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.ht
  m (General Information)
• http//www.ncl.ac.uk/dental/study/undergraduate
  (Dental Admissions Policy Document)
• Need a minimum average Stage 1 mark of 75 across
  Semester 1 modules (none below 65)
• A UKCAT score will be required (http//www.ukcat.a
  c.uk/home/)
• Alternatively graduate entry for medicine is
  available at Newcastle University

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Entry requirements

• A levels Typically AAB, including Biology (AAA
  for B942)
• Chemistry at A or AS Level (minimum grade B)
• GCSE Maths and English Language required (minimum
  Grade B) if not offered at A or AS level
• 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_at_ncl.ac.uk or christopher.baldwin_at_nc
  l.ac.uk

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Major features

• 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

• 85 of our students achieve a 1st or 21

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NewcastleBiomedicalSciences
_at_biomedsciNU
http//www.ncl.ac.uk/biomed/undergrad/