School of Life and Health Sciences - Aston University courses

...required by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) for; admittance to its Fellowship grade of membership (FIBMS), access to professional body membership...

...of teaching methods are used within the course. These include traditional lectures, seminars, tutorials, group work and problem-based learning...

...an individual member of the academic staff. Learning, teaching & assessment We use a range of assessment methods, although the typical methods are coursework...

...of the application of biological knowledge to human health and welfare and to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in a continually changing dynamic subject...

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

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

...Whilst many Biomedical Science graduates choose to undertake careers as registered biomedical scientists within the NHS, others will choose to use their...

...You will go on to study the biological links between eye and brain and gain further skills in contact lens fitting , optical instrumentation and research methods...

...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...

...You will learn how drugs can be delivered to the body, and how medicines are prepared and reach the market. The theme of the final year is pharmaceutical practice...

...placements are usually unpaid. Recent examples of placements include NHS Health Trusts, Aston Villa Football Club, British Energy, the Civil Service...

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

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

...progress to more postgraduate work in the field for a higher degree Personal development The transferable skills acquired on this course include development...

...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...

...at the level expected for the first year of PhD studies. Examples include liposome-based drug delivery systems, strategies for enhancing drug solubility...

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

...The course does not offer placements, internships or assistantships at drug companies or in University laboratories. Objectives The programme provides...

...or those whose existing careers would be advanced by specialised training in research methods. It will especially appeal to those interested in acquiring...