School of Life and Health Sciences - Aston University courses

...It is a four-year programme, with the third year spent working within the Health Service in clinical practice.You will become competent in many areas...

...opportunity to gain valuable experience and set their studies in the context of a working environment alongside professional biologists. Our recent placements have been...

...There are currently four biology programmes available at Aston University These modern degree programmes are specifically designed to promote an awareness...

...There are currently four biology programmes available at Aston University These modern degree programmes are specifically designed to promote an awareness...

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

...for suitable employment in biomedical science. We currently offer a three-year full-time route and a four–year option which includes a one-year hospital...

...of our clinical teachers, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists and dispensing opticians. Throughout the programme you will be taught techniques...

...as a Chartered Scientist and for entry to the Higher Specialist Diploma examination. The MSc offered at Aston University provides an advanced course...

...four months and be at the level expected for the first year of PhD studies. Project examples include diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases...

...Subject guide & modules Year 1 In the first year, you will develop the scientific knowledge which provides a basis for the pharmaceutical industry...

...weaknesses, career preferences, and prepare students’ placement portfolio. During this degree, our students acquire the following skills: Analytical Communication...

...Coursework includes essays, research reports of individual and group research projects, statistics assignments and class tests with short answer or multiple-choice questions...

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

...related to the professional applications of the subject, such as regulatory , forensic , clinical and mechanistic toxicology . Students will be taught...

...This course is designed to provide a postgraduate-level education and training for graduates seeking employment in the pharmaceutical industry...

...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...

...Students will gain insight into receptor theory, molecular pharmacology, neuropharmacology and pharmacokinetics /pharmacodynamics. Physiology will...

...and practical experience in psychological research design and analysis and in the development of professional skills. Learning, teaching & assessment...

...specialist training and practical experience in psychological research methods with a specialisation in Cognitive Neuroscience , as well as promoting skills...