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Biomedicine at Salford

Dr David Greensmith d.j.greensmith@salford.ac.uk

BSc Biomedical Science BSc Human Biology and Infectious Disease BSc Microbiology

We have a pedigree

• 1896: Royal Technical Institute opens
• 1921: Becomes Royal Technical College
• 1967: University of Salford by Royal Charter

Where is Salford University?

We are dynamic

• Continual Uni-wide investment
• Investment into Peel campus
• New campus at media city

The University of Salford

• A Greater Manchester University
• Very close to city centre
• Best of both worlds
• Peaceful campus
• Close to city
• 10-15 min walk
• 5 min on a bus!

Where is Biomedicine?

The University of Salford

• School of Science Engineering and Environment
• All teaching and activities on Peel Campus
• Lectures
• Labs
• Main library
• Accommodation
• Sports and recreation

Everything you need in one place!

Biomedicine

What can I study?

Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases Microbiology

Biomedicine programmes

• All have a fundamental basis in the understanding of
• How the human body functions in health
• How disease affects the human body
• The application of knowledge to real-world industry (clinical, research, biotech)
• Three related degrees
• You belong to a greater whole
• Under an incredibly effective department
• Three highly specific degrees
• Clear identity
• Clear focus

So how do they differ?

Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases Microbiology

Biomedicine programmes

Let’s take a look at these first

HB&ID and Biomedical Science

Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases Both have a basis in the understanding of

• How the human body functions in health
• Human anatomy and physiology
• The cellular and genetic basis
• How disease affects the human body
• Pathological and infectious processes
• Organ system dysfunction

Clinical context

• Disease diagnosis and monitoring
• Treatment strategies
• Clinical practice
• Breath required for healthcare

Mechanistic focus

• Mechanisms and sources of infection
• Detailed pathogenic processes
• Transmission and epidemiology
• Detail required for eradication

So how do they differ?

HB&ID and Biomedical Science

Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) Clinical context Human Biology and Infectious Diseases Mechanistic focus

• Human Biology and disease
• PG entry medicine and dentistry
• Mechanisms of disease pathology,

processes and transmission

• Epidemiology and eradication
• Disease based research / academia
• Human Biology and disease
• PG entry medicine and dentistry
• Disease diagnosis and monitoring
• Disease treatment and care
• Clinical pathology
• Clinical practice / research

So how do they align to my interests / career aspirations?

HB&ID and Biomedical Science

Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) Clinical context Human Biology and Infectious Diseases Mechanistic focus

• Human Biology and disease
• PG entry medicine and dentistry
• Mechanisms of disease pathology,

processes and transmission

• Epidemiology and eradication
• Disease based research / academia
• Human Biology and disease
• PG entry medicine and dentistry
• Disease diagnosis and monitoring
• Disease treatment and care
• Clinical pathology
• Clinical practice / research

So how do they align to my interests / career aspirations?

• These are broad alignments: You will not be pigeon-holed nor restricted
• Both degrees open doors to a considerable range careers – we will look at these later
• Please talk to us about the nuances

Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases Microbiology

Biomedicine programmes

Microbiology

• A brand new degree for those with an interest in
• The detailed understanding of microbes
• Bacteria
• Fungi
• Viruses
• Parasites
• Microbial communities and interactions
• Role in health
• Role in disease
• The application of knowledge to solve real-world problems
• Practical use of microbes in food and drink industry
• Influence of microbes on medical and public health
• Use of microbes in biotechnology
• Combatting anti-microbial resistance and saving lives

Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases Microbiology

Biomedicine programmes

What expertise will I develop? I would like to present an overview Details are on course finder

Cell Biology Genetics Molecules to Microbes Human Anatomy Biological Lab Skills

• Provides essential Knowledge and Skills
• A foundation on which to build your degree
• Most content is fundamental
• Even at this early stage we introduce specificity

Biomedicine year 1

Study Skills Cell Biology Genetics Molecules to Microbes Human Anatomy Biomedical Lab Skills Professional Skills

HBID Biomedical Science

Cell Biology Genetics Molecules to microbes Biodiversity Biomedical Lab Skills Microbiology today

Microbiology

Will my degree become more focussed?

• Modules increase in focus
• Still an element of fundamentals; you must have core knowledge
• Tailored modules mean your paths begin to diverge
• You develop specialist knowledge and expertise in YOUR chosen field

What happens next?

Biomedicine year 2

Pathophysiology

Human Physiology Microbial Communities and Interactions Molecular Genetics Intro to Parasitology and Infectious Diseases Biological Research Skills

Pathophysiology

Human Physiology Haematology and Transfusion Clinical and Molecular Genetics Medical Biochemistry Translational Research Skills

HBID Biomedical Science

Medical and Public Health Microbiology Food, Drink and Microbiomes Microbial Communities and Interactions Molecular Genetics Intro to Parasitology and Infectious Diseases Biological Research Skills

Microbiology

Genetics Facility

Completion of year 2 Final Year Optional placement year (no need to decide now)

Biomedicine year 2+

(micro) Napoli (cancer) Ferrara (bioinformatics) Madrid (genomics) Liverpool (tropical disease) Manchester (Biotech)

What will I do in my final year?

Salford (cancer) NW & throughout UK

Biomedicine final year

• You become an expert
• In a specific field – YOUR field

How?

Flexibility to tailor YOUR degree

• Optional modules

Biomedicine final year

How do we deliver this?

Highly specialised and focused knowledge

• Core modules

Highly specialised skills

• Research project

Biology of Parasites Human Genetics

Core modules Research project Optional Modules

+

Advances in Pathophysiology Clinical Immunology

+3

Veterinary and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Biomedicine final year - detail

Medical and Public Health Microbiology Cell Pathology Clinical Immunology Applied Biomedical Science

+

Advances in Pathophysiology Cancer: Bench to Bedside Biochemistry of Drugs and Disease

+1

Human Microbiology & Infection control

HBID Biomedical Science

Lab based project Lab based project

Outcome for all : an applied, specialised and tailored degree Recognised as cutting-edge by employers

Core modules Research project Optional Modules

Biomedicine final year - detail

Microbiomes Veterinary and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases AMR: Threats and Innovation Microbial Biotechnology and Innovation

+

Microbiology

Lab based project

What do I need to get in?

• Popular and competitive programmes
• GSCE’s (or equivalent)
• Maths
• English
• At Level 3:
• Biology
• Meet UCAS tariff
• 112 points

What entry routes are available?

Biomedicine entry requirements

• Our expectations are high
• But we are NOT judgmental on how those expectations are met

What if I fall short?

112 UCAS Points

A-Levels

BBC

BTEC

DMM

(inc. 4 science modules)

Access courses APEL

(experience replaces L3)

Welsh Baccalaureate | Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate | International B.

Biomedicine entry routes

Not met UCAS points But have ≥72 Required UCAS points but no Biology Biology Foundation Year

L3 Equivalent Biology and Chemistry

Any Bioscience Programme

Pass (Biomed 60 %)

Entry golden rule: if in doubt – Ask!

I can offer tailored advice on entry routes / what an individual requires based on your history

Biology foundation year

“just” a degree?

Salford Added Value

Projects, placements and career opportunities

• You graduate with a BSc from University of Salford
• Great!
• A fantastic achievement

However……

• So will thousands of others across UK

How are YOU going to stand out from the crowd?

• You need something more….
• This is what Salford excels at
• Projects
• Real world insight
• Placements

What are projects?

What is added value?

Final year projects

• Lab based
• Virtually all our academics are research active
• REAL novel research projects
• An area YOU fine most interesting
• Cutting edge equipment and techniques

Optional summer scholarship projects

• Opportunities to work in our research labs
• As above + further equipment and skills
• Some particularly prestigious
• Welcome Trust vacation scholarship
• Physiological Society vacation scholarship

What about insight?

Projects at Salford

Real world insight at Salford

• Field trips and hospital visits
• Malham Tarn
• North West Lung Centre
• Alignment with learned societies
• Staff representatives
• Membership looks great on CV
• Additional resources
• Prizes → CV!
• BiomedSoc
• Focussed peer-led support and resources
• External expert speakers

What are placements?

Genetics Facility

Completion of year 2 Final Year Optional placement year (no need to decide now)

Placement opportunities

(micro) Napoli (cancer) Ferrara (bioinformatics) Madrid (genomics) Liverpool (tropical disease) Manchester (Biotech) Salford (cancer) NW & throughout UK

How do employers regard our degrees?

• HBID and Biomedical science degrees are accredited
• Very hard to get
• Our degree aligns with strict requirements
• And to the exacting standards of employers
• Seal of approval – takes the risk out of employing you!

What does all this mean for my employability?

Degree accreditation

• Employers want
• People with knowledge
• Who can also use that knowledge

We put you ahead of the game!

• 1. Our degrees provide gold standard knowledge
• Well designed, forward thinking and many are accredited
• 2. Demonstrate the ability to use knowledge
• Focussed + relevant projects provide REAL transferable skills
• Integrated industrial experience (e.g. Hospital lab visits) provide 1st hand insight
• 3. Provide the experience employers require
• Placement years
• Summer projects

What careers could I pursue?

Employability

Our graduate’s careers

Academic research career

• MSc
• PhD (You become a Dr!)

Clinical career

• NHS clinical / Biomed scientist
• Medical / dentistry degree
• Physicians associate

Scientific industry

• Pharma / biotech
• Equipment / assay development
• Management
• Scientific writing

Our graduate’s careers

Education

• Teaching
• Higher education
• Training
• Professional development
• Consultancy

Other careers

• Lab management
• General management
• Sales and marketing (scientific)
• Public services
• Policy maker / advisor

A University of Salford degree gives you the full package!

Knowledge Insight Experience Confidence

Helping you achieve your ambitions!

So what is added value?

• New campus buildings
• New student accommodation
• State of the art teaching labs

Investment in you

• £ 3 Million!
• AV first of its kind WORLDWIDE
• State-of-art
• (probably) the newest and most

advanced teaching lab in UK!

• We also have fantastic research labs

Lets go take a look

Mega Lab

• Ask anything today
• Contact me

d.j.greensmith@salford.ac.uk

More information?