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Frances MacInnes0141 331 [email protected]
Department of Life Sciences
Division of Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical ScienceBSc (Hons) Biomedical ScienceBSc (Hons) Cell & Molecular BiologyBSc/BSc (Hons) Clinical PhysiologyBSc/BSc (Hons) Food BioscienceBSc/BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Sociology & PsychologyBSc (Hons) Human BiosciencesBSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & DieteticsBSc (Hons) MicrobiologyBSc (Hons) Pharmacology
Undergraduate Degree Programmes
Professionally Accredited Programmes
• Glasgow Caledonian is one of only two universities in Scotland approved by the Health Professions Council to offer both Biomedical Science & Dietetics programmes.
• Our programmes are recognised by the appropriate statutory and professional bodies, including:
– The Health Professions Council (HPC)– The Institute of Biology (IOB)– The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)– The British Dietetics Association (BDA)– The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)– The British Pharmacological Society (BPS)– The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)– The Royal Environmental Health Institute Scotland (REHIS)
Biomedical Science• BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (ABMS)
– HPC approved and IBMS accredited– Placement in trimester B of year 3– Placements are competitive– Can apply for BMS positions post-graduation
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (BMS)– IBMS accredited– No placement – students complete 3 modules in trimester B of
year 3– Must apply for trainee post and after a period of training,
normally 1 year, can apply for HPC registration
Going rate: BBBC
There are two routes for Biomedical Science applicants
BSc (Hons) Applied/Biomedical Science
Laboratory Disciplines• Clinical chemistry• Cytology• Haematology• Histology• Immunology• Microbiology/Bacteriology• Transfusion science• Virology
CareersGraduate destinations (90% related to degree)
Biomedical Scientist (NHS)Research and development (drug companies, biotechnology industry)Forensic Science ServiceResearch institutes (government, university)Laboratory techniciansTeaching
GCU is the largest provider of biomedical scientists in Scotland.
BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical ScienceSalaries (Apr 2011)
Trainee (starting salary 60% of Band 6) roughly 20K+
Band 5 21,176 – 27,625
Band 6* (Specialist after 2 years) 25,528 – 34,189
Band 7* (Senior Specialist promoted post) 30,460 – 40,157
Band 8a-d* 38,851 – 80,810
Band 9* 77,079 – 97,478
www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/* Posts have to be applied for and may vary between health boards
BSc (Hons) Cell & Molecular BiologyBSc (Hons) MicrobiologyBSc (Hons) PharmacologyDip/BSc/BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences
Develop laboratory skills actively sought by employers
CareersGraduate destinations (90% related to degree)
Biotechnology, health and medicine enterprisesPublic Health Laboratory Service (PHLS)Research in university, government agencies and industryPharmaceutical developmentProduct research and manufactureForensic Science ServiceMedical SalesInformation ScienceTeaching (Biology)
Going rate: BBBC
BSc/BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Sociology & Psychology
CareersHealth promotionHealth counsellingVoluntary organisations in the health service, welfare and social servicesJournalismResearch-based activities within universities and public servicesTeaching (Biology)
The development of strong communication skills is an integral element of this degree
Going rate: BBBC
BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & Dietetics
CareersGraduate destination (100% related to degree)
Health education and promotionResearch and consultancyWorking in Food, Pharmaceutical or Catering IndustriesPrivate practiceThe mediaLecturingSocial Services
Three clinical placements are integral to this programme
Going rate: BBBB
BSc/BSc (Hons) Food Bioscience
CareersGraduate destination (100% related to degree)• Food manufacturing • Food production• Product research and development• Product and process development• Marketing• Food safety – Scottish Food Safety Officer (REHIS approved)• Food Nutritionist, Food Advisor with government departments such as the
Food Standards Agency (FSA)
• Follows the core curriculum set out by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
• Approved by the Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland (REHIS) for pre-entry/pre-registration to the Scottish Food Safety Officers’ Registration Board
• There is currently a major skills shortage in the food industry• Student industrial placement in trimester A of 4th year
This unique programme is the only one offered of its kind in Scotland
Going rate: BBBC
FE Entry Qualifications• Applied/Biomedical Science and other Bio suite programmes
•Level 1 entry• Access to Science or HNC + interview
•Level 2 entry• HNC – 15/16 credits + min B in Graded Unit + interview
•Level 3 entry• HND – min B in Graded Unit + evidence of higher performance +
interview
• Biomedical Science only •Level 2 entry –placement (ABMS) or non-placement (BMS) stream•Level 3 entry – non-placement (BMS) stream only
• Dietetics• Level 1 entry
• Access to Dietetics + interview
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Student SupportLearning Development CentreAcademic Development
Writing essays/reportsStudy skillsExam prepICT
Bio Open Door PolicyGCU Learn (Blackboard) our VLEStudent mentors
Biorama
• Informative & fun• Meet the staff (informal
interview)• Take part in the activities
– Laboratory experiments– Campus Tour
• Numerous dates:– Oct 2012 (pre-UCAS)– Jan-Mar 2013 (informal
interviews)
Contact Details:
Biological & Biomedical SciencesT: 0141 331 3209F: 0141 331 3208E: [email protected]: www.caledonian.ac.uk/sls
Course and admissions details are in the individual programme brochures
Department of Life Sciences