School of Life and Health Sciences - Aston University courses

...Biomedical Science and has been developed through collaboration with local NHS Trusts and guidance from the IBMS. Learning, teaching & assessment Programme...

...all utilising an interactive virtual learning environment. In year four, students undertake a research-based project to develop skills in this...

...Infection and Immunity, Cell and Molecular Biology or Applied and Human Biology. The second term is devoted to a research project which is supervised...

...tutorials, practical classes, directed student-centred learning and preparation for coursework assignments and examinations. In the final year you...

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

...while others enter a wide range of careers in health, welfare and the biological industries. In addition to scientific positions, some graduates take on general management...

...although the typical methods are coursework and an end of year examination. Exams generally take the form of an unseen essay, short answer and multiple choice questions...

...of trust and confidence between clinician and patient. In order to fulfil this requirement students are prohibited from wearing a full veil during clinical...

...This course equips the student with the underpinning knowledge necessary to function in a 21st century pathology service whilst also allowing them to...

...from the molecular to the whole body level. You will develop an informed and critical appreciation of recent scientific developments in diagnostic laboratory pathology...

...a crucial professional skill - you experience patient contact and engage in role-playing activities. IT skills are essential and we help you develop these...

...Broad intellectual training A thorough grounding in theory and research in contemporary psychology and an introduction to areas of practice High-level...

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

...acquired on this course include effective written and oral communication, team working, report writing, critical analysis and IT skills...

...assessed by a submitted report, an oral defence of a poster and observed laboratory skills. Career opportunities There are a variety of opportunities...

...The course is based around a core of six compulsory modules and a research project that provide detailed study and practical experience in drug design...

...and development of TB vaccines. Learning, teaching & assessment The course is assessed by a mixture of coursework, examinations, practical work and oral and written presentations...

...strategies for current and future drug therapies and medicinal products. Programme outline and modules The course is based on compulsory modules and a research project...

...in the pharmaceutical industry, it does not provide direct practical training in specific techniques outside of the four-month research project...

...spring and summer terms. Students also complete a core of six compulsory 10-credit modules in Psychological Research methods that provide detailed study...