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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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. What is Biomedical Science?. Human Structure and Function - Whole body  cells  molecules

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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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  1. 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

  2. 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 Careers Advisor's Workshop 2009 | www.newcastle.edu.au

  3. 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 Careers Advisor's Workshop 2009 | www.newcastle.edu.au

  4. 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 Careers Advisor's Workshop 2009 | www.newcastle.edu.au

  5. 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 Careers Advisor's Workshop 2009 | www.newcastle.edu.au

  6. 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 Careers Advisor's Workshop 2009 | www.newcastle.edu.au

  7. 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 Careers Advisor's Workshop 2009 | www.newcastle.edu.au

  8. 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 Careers Advisor's Workshop 2009 | www.newcastle.edu.au

  9. 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 Careers Advisor's Workshop 2009 | www.newcastle.edu.au

  10. 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 Careers Advisor's Workshop 2009 | www.newcastle.edu.au

  11. 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 Careers Advisor's Workshop 2009 | www.newcastle.edu.au

  12. World class research is done here • We are one of the strongest research schools in the university (>$7 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 Careers Advisor's Workshop 2009 | www.newcastle.edu.au

  13. DISCUSSION A presentation for Careers Advisor’s Workshop 2009 CRICOS Provider 00109J | www.newcastle.edu.au

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