Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

• Dr. Paul Tooney
• B.Sc. Hon. PhD, Grad Cert Prac. Tert. Teach.
• Senior Lecturer and Convenor B. Biomedical
  Science
• Faculty of Health
• School of Biomedical Science

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What is Biomedical Science?

• Human Structure and Function - Whole body ?
  cells ? molecules
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Cell Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Human Genetics
• Microbiology
• Virology
• Immunology

Alberts et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell. 4th
Edition 2002 Garland Science
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Bachelor Of Biomedical Science

• Year 1
• Semester 1
• Biomedical Science Part 1
• Statistics for the Sciences
• Chemistry 1010
• Introductory Physics OR Psychology Introduction 1
  
• Semester 2
• Biomedical Science Part 2
• Human Genomics and Biomolecular Analysis
• Chemistry 1020
• Mathematics 1110 OR Psychology Introduction 2

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Bachelor Of Biomedical Science

• Year 2
• Semester 1
• Musculoskeletal Anatomy for Biomedicine
• Mammalian Growth and Development
• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Human Pathophysiology
• Semester 2
• Human Molecular Science
• Human Infection and Immunity
• Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics

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Bachelor Of Biomedical Science

• Year 3
• Semester 1
• Advanced Human Molecular Science
• Neuroscience
• Human Pharmacology
• Semester 2
• Professional Skills in Biomedicine
• and Biotechnology
• Advanced Skills in Research Design
• Projects in Biomedical Science
• OR 20 units of open elective

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Bachelor Of Biomedical Science Honours

• In the B. Biomedical Science Honours year the
  students join one of our research laboratories
• They work on a project for a year
• Create new and exciting data that adds to what we
  understand about the biomedical sciences

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People who study Biomedical Sciencedo well

• University Medallists
• Wide variety of career opportunities
• NHMRC Fellows
• We have Biomedical Science graduates working as
• Academics
• Researchers around the world (e.g. University of
  Leeds)
• Consultants for global clinical trials

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We are hands-on and responsive in the way we
teach Biomedical Science

• Problem based learning
• Skills based laboratory sessions
• Group tasks
• Summer Research Scholarships
• Research Projects
• Overseas exchanges

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A great environment for study

• Newcastle is a great place to live and study
• The School of Biomedical Science has a strong
  focus on research

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A place of opportunity - Overseas Exchanges

• For the first time in 2008 four students went on
  an overseas exchange in their 3rd year to
  complete their B. Biomedical Science
• Karolinska Institute Sweden
• Clemson University USA
• Cornell University USA

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A place of opportunity - Careers

• B Biomedical Science
• B Biomedical Science (Hons)
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Biotechnology Industry
• Secondary Education
• State and Commonwealth Govts
• Research and Development
• Postgraduate Degrees
• Medicine, forensics
• Pharmacy
• MBA
• Patent law
• B Biomedical Science (Hons PhD)
• Research and Development
• Tertiary Education
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Biotechnology Industry

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World class research is done here

• We are one of the strongest research schools in
  the university (gt7 million 2007, 12 million in
  2008)
• 4 key research areas within the School
• Neuroscience
• Infection and Immunity
• Molecular Medicine
• Pharmacy and Pharmacology
• Upgrading of research facilities
• Our leading researchers have input into the
  undergraduate curriculum and teaching

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DISCUSSION

• A presentation for Careers Advisors Workshop 2009

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