Bachelor of Biomedical Science Dr. Paul Tooney
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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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April 11, 2023
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2What 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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3Bachelor 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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4Bachelor 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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5Bachelor 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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6Bachelor 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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7People 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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8We 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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9A 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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10A 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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11A place of opportunity - CareersB Biomedical ScienceB 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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12World 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
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DISCUSSION
A presentation for Careers Advisor’s Workshop 2009
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