School of Life and Health Sciences - Aston University courses

...Higher Specialist Diploma examination Membership as a Chartered Scientist (CSci) Admittance to the IBMS Fellowship grade of membership (FIBMS)...

...to work in the NHS and to the Hearing Aid Council if they are going to work in the private sector. Career prospects The recent emergence and growth...

...and an end of year examination. Exams generally take the form of unseen essay,short answer and multiple choice questions. Coursework assessments take...

...Research institutes Breweries The food industry Pharmaceutical companies (e.g. AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline) Clinical trials Medical sales Biotechnology...

...forms and could include essays, reports of individual and group practical assignments, oral presentations and laboratory reports. We specifically encourage...

...Placement year The year involves a twelve-month professional work placement between the second and final years of the degree. This offers students...

...directed student-centred learning and preparation for coursework assignments and examinations. Learning, teaching & assessment We use a range of assessment methods...

...teaching sessions or otherwise obscuring their face in a manner that may adversely affect communication and compromise the relationship of trust and confidence...

...a wide range of professional, transferable and intellectual skills including presentation skills, team working, report writing, negotiation and IT skills...

...an oral poster presentation and observed laboratory skills. Career opportunities The MSc in BMS provides an ideal foundation for entering the pharmaceutical industry...

...of the basic scientific principles underpinning pharmacy . You will apply this knowledge to the dispensary and patient-based case studies to develop your patient-centred skills...

...Please note that students who enter placements in the NHS may be required to pay for CRB checks and occupational health checks. Professional accreditation...

...investigation and the major areas of applied psychology . In the first two years you will focus on theoretical aspects and develop your expertise...

...industrial and healthcare applications of biotechnology. Programme outline and modules The taught MSc Biotechnology programme is designed to provide training...

...to the basic concepts of how chemicals injure cells and how the resulting changes alter cellular function. The course will progress to more advanced areas...

...practical work and oral and written presentations. The research project module will be assessed on the basis of a submitted project report and an oral defence of a poster...

...are in significant demand, due to the continued development of highly complex and sensitive drug molecules. Students will gain an overview of drug delivery...

...The research project module will be assessed on the basis of a submitted project report and an oral defence of a poster. Professional accreditation Please...

...the biology of disease states, pharmaceutical analytical analysis, pharmaceutical formulation, research methods and exploiting your research...

...advanced by specialised training in research methods. It will especially appeal to those interested in acquiring advanced understanding and research skills...