Biomedicine at Salford Dr David Greensmith [email protected]

BSc Biomedical Science BSc Human and Infectious Disease BSc The University of Salford

We have a pedigree

• 1896: Royal Technical Institute opens • 1921: Becomes Royal Technical College • 1967: University of Salford by Royal Charter

We are dynamic

• Continual Uni-wide investment • Investment into Peel campus • New campus at media city Where is Salford University? The University of Salford

• A Greater Manchester University

• Very close to city centre

• Best of both worlds

• Peaceful campus

• Close to city

• 10-15 min walk

• 5 min on a bus!

Where is Biomedicine? Biomedicine

• School of Science Engineering and Environment • All teaching and activities on Peel Campus • Lectures • Labs • Main library • Accommodation • Sports and recreation Everything you need in one place! What can I study? Biomedicine programmes

Biomedical Science (IBMS Human Biology and Microbiology accredited) Infectious Diseases

• All have a fundamental basis in the understanding of • How the human body functions in • How disease affects the human body • The application of knowledge to real-world industry (clinical, research, biotech) • Three related degrees • You belong to a greater whole • Under an incredibly effective department So how do • Three highly specific degrees • Clear identity they differ? • Clear focus Biomedicine programmes

Biomedical Human Biology Science and Microbiology (IBMS Infectious accredited) Diseases

Let’s take a look at these first HB&ID and Biomedical Science

Human Biology and Infectious Diseases Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited)

Both have a basis in the understanding of

• How the human body functions in health • Human and So how do • The cellular and genetic basis • How disease affects the human body they differ? • Pathological and infectious processes • Organ system dysfunction

Mechanistic focus Clinical context • Mechanisms and sources of infection • Disease diagnosis and monitoring • Detailed pathogenic processes • Treatment strategies • Transmission and epidemiology • Clinical practice • Detail required for eradication • Breath required for healthcare HB&ID and Biomedical Science

Human Biology and Infectious Diseases Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) Mechanistic focus Clinical context So how do they align to my interests / career aspirations?

• Human Biology and disease • Human Biology and disease • PG entry and • PG entry medicine and dentistry • Mechanisms of disease , • Disease diagnosis and monitoring processes and transmission • Disease treatment and care • Epidemiology and eradication • • Disease based research / academia • Clinical practice / research HB&ID and Biomedical Science

Human Biology and Infectious Diseases Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) Mechanistic focus Clinical context So how do they align to my interests / career aspirations?

• Human Biology and disease • Human Biology and disease • PG entry medicine and dentistry • PG entry medicine and dentistry • Mechanisms of disease pathology, • Disease diagnosis and monitoring processes and transmission • Disease treatment and care • Epidemiology and eradication • Clinical pathology • Disease based research / academia • Clinical practice / research

• These are broad alignments: You will not be pigeon-holed nor restricted • Both degrees open doors to a considerable range careers – we will look at these later • Please talk to us about the nuances Biomedicine programmes

Biomedical Human Biology Science and Microbiology (IBMS Infectious accredited) Diseases Microbiology

• A brand new degree for those with an interest in • The detailed understanding of microbes • Bacteria • Fungi • • Parasites • Microbial communities and interactions • Role in health • Role in disease • The application of knowledge to solve real-world problems • Practical use of microbes in food and drink industry • Influence of microbes on medical and • Use of microbes in • Combatting anti-microbial resistance and saving lives Biomedicine programmes

Human Biology Biomedical and Science Microbiology Infectious (IBMS accredited) Diseases

What expertise will I develop?

I would like to present an overview Details are on course finder Biomedicine year 1 HBID

Human Molecules to Biological Lab Biology Study Skills Anatomy Microbes Skills

Biomedical Science

Human Molecules to Biomedical Professional Genetics Anatomy Microbes Lab Skills Skills

Microbiology

Molecules to Biomedical Microbiology Genetics Cell Biology Biodiversity microbes Lab Skills today

• Provides essential Knowledge and Skills • A foundation on which to build your degree • Most content is fundamental • Even Willat this earlymy stage degree we introduce become specificity more focussed? Biomedicine year 2 HBID Microbial Intro to Molecular Biological Human Communities Genetics Research Skills Physiology and and Infectious Interactions Diseases Biomedical Science Clinical and Haematology Translational Human Medical Molecular Pathophysiology and Research Skills Physiology Genetics Transfusion Microbiology Microbial Intro to Food, Drink Medical and Molecular Biological Communities Parasitology and Public Health Genetics Research Skills and and Infectious Microbiomes Microbiology Interactions Diseases

• Modules increase in focus • Still an element of fundamentals; you must have core knowledge • Tailored modules mean your paths begin to diverge • You develop specialistWhat knowledge happens and expertise innext? YOUR chosen field Biomedicine year 2+

Completion of year 2

NW & throughout UK

Optional placement year (no need to decide now) Genetics Facility

Final Year Madrid (genomics)

Salford (cancer) Napoli (cancer)

Manchester Ferrara (micro) (Biotech) () Liverpool What(tropical disease) will I do in my final year? Biomedicine final year

• You become an expert

• In a specific field – YOUR field How? Biomedicine final year

Highly specialised and focused knowledge • Core modules

How do Highly specialised skills we deliver • Research project this?

Flexibility to tailor YOUR degree • Optional modules Biomedicine final year - detail Core modules Research project Optional Modules HBID Human Advances in Microbiology & Pathophysiology Infection control Lab based Human Genetics +3 Biology of + project Parasites Veterinary and Clinical Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Biomedical Science

Medical and Public Health Cell Pathology Advances in Cancer: Bench to Microbiology Pathophysiology Bedside Lab based + project +1 Applied Clinical Biochemistry of Biomedical Immunology Drugs and Science Disease Biomedicine final year - detail Core modules Research project Optional Modules Microbiology

Veterinary and Zoonotic Microbiomes Infectious Diseases Lab based + project Microbial AMR: Threats Biotechnology and Innovation and Innovation

Outcome for all : an applied, specialised and tailored degree Recognised as cutting-edge by employers What do I need to get in? Biomedicine entry requirements

• Popular and competitive programmes • GSCE’s (or equivalent) • Maths • English • At Level 3: • Biology • Meet UCAS tariff • 112 points

What entry routes are available? Biomedicine entry routes

• Our expectations are high • But we are NOT judgmental on how those expectations are met

A-Levels Access BBC courses 112 UCAS BTEC Points APEL DMM (experience (inc. 4 science modules) replaces L3)

Welsh Baccalaureate | Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate | International B. What if I fall short? Biology foundation year

Not met UCAS points Required UCAS points but But have ≥72 no Biology

Biology Foundation Year L3 Equivalent Biology and Chemistry

Pass (Biomed 60 %)

Any Bioscience Programme

Entry golden rule: if in doubt – Ask! I can offer tailored advice on entry routes / what an individual requires based on your history “just” a degree? Salford Added Value Projects, placements and career opportunities What is added value?

• You graduate with a BSc from University of Salford • Great! • A fantastic achievement However…… • So will thousands of others across UK How are YOU going to stand out from the crowd? • You need something more…. • This is what Salford excels at • Projects • Real world insight • Placements What are projects? Projects at Salford

Final year projects • Lab based • Virtually all our academics are research active • REAL novel research projects • An area YOU fine most interesting • Cutting edge equipment and techniques Optional summer scholarship projects • Opportunities to work in our research labs • As above + further equipment and skills • Some particularly prestigious • Welcome Trust vacation scholarship • Physiological Society vacation scholarship

What about insight? Real world insight at Salford

• Field trips and hospital visits • Malham Tarn • North West Lung Centre • Alignment with learned societies • Staff representatives • Membership looks great on CV • Additional resources • Prizes → CV! • BiomedSoc • Focussed peer-led support and resources • External expert speakers

What are placements? Placement opportunities

Completion of year 2

NW & throughout UK

Optional placement year (no need to decide now) Genetics Facility

Final Year Madrid (genomics)

Salford (cancer) Napoli (cancer)

Manchester Ferrara (micro) (Biotech) (bioinformatics) Liverpool How do(tropical employers disease) regard our degrees? Degree accreditation

• HBID and Biomedical science degrees are accredited • Very hard to get • Our degree aligns with strict requirements • And to the exacting standards of employers • Seal of approval – takes the risk out of employing you!

What does all this mean for my employability? Employability

• Employers want • People with knowledge • Who can also use that knowledge We put you ahead of the game! 1. Our degrees provide gold standard knowledge • Well designed, forward thinking and many are accredited 2. Demonstrate the ability to use knowledge • Focussed + relevant projects provide REAL transferable skills • Integrated industrial experience (e.g. Hospital lab visits) provide 1st hand insight 3. Provide the experience employers require What careers could I • Placement years • Summer projects pursue? Our graduate’s careers

Academic research career

• MSc • PhD (You become a Dr!)

Clinical career

• NHS clinical / Biomed scientist • Medical / dentistry degree • associate

Scientific industry

• Pharma / biotech • Equipment / assay development • Management • Scientific writing Our graduate’s careers

Education

• Teaching • Higher education • Training • Professional development • Consultancy

Other careers

• Lab management • General management • Sales and marketing (scientific) • Public services • Policy maker / advisor So what is added value? A University of Salford degree gives you the full package!

Knowledge

Insight Experience

Confidence

Helping you achieve your ambitions! Investment in you

• New campus buildings • New student accommodation • State of the art teaching labs Mega Lab

• £ 3 Million!

• AV first of its kind WORLDWIDE

• State-of-art

• (probably) the newest and most

advanced teaching lab in UK!

• We also have fantastic research labs

Lets go take a look More information?

• Ask anything today • Contact me [email protected]