Frances MacInnesFrances MacInnes0141 331 37180141 331 3718

f.macinnes@gcu.ac.uk

Department of Life SciencesDepartment of Life Sciences

Division of Biological & Division of Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiomedical Sciences

BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical/Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) Cell & Molecular Biology BSc/BSc (Hons) Food Bioscience BSc/BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Sociology & Psychology BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & Dietetics BSc (Hons) Microbiology BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

Undergraduate Degree Programmes

Professionally Accredited Programmes

• Glasgow Caledonian is one of only two universities in Scotland approved by the Health & Care Professions CouncilHealth & Care Professions Council to offer both Biomedical Science & Dietetics programmes.

• Our programmes are recognised by the appropriate statutory and professional bodies, including:

– The Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)– The Society of Biology (SOB)– The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)– The British Dietetics Association (BDA)– The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)– The British Pharmacological Society (BPS)– The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)– The Royal Environmental Health Institute Scotland (REHIS)

BiomedicalBiomedical ScienceScience

• BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (ABMS)– HCPC approved and IBMS accredited– Placement in trimester B of year 3– Placements are competitive– Can apply for BMS positions post-graduation

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (BMS)– IBMS accredited– No placement – students complete 3 modules in trimester B of

year 3– Must apply for trainee post and after a period of training,

normally 1 year, can apply for HCPC registration

There are two routes for Biomedical Science applicants (same UCAS code – B940)There are two routes for Biomedical Science applicants (same UCAS code – B940)

BSc (Hons) Applied/Biomedical ScienceBSc (Hons) Applied/Biomedical Science

Laboratory DisciplinesLaboratory Disciplines• Clinical chemistry• Cytology• Haematology• Histology• Immunology• Microbiology/Bacteriology• Transfusion science• Virology

CareersCareersGraduate destinations (90% related to degree) Biomedical Scientist (NHS) Research and development (drug

companies, biotechnology industry) Forensic Science Service Research institutes (government,

university) Laboratory technicians Teaching

GCU is the largest provider of biomedical scientists in Scotland.GCU is the largest provider of biomedical scientists in Scotland.

BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical ScienceBSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical ScienceSalaries (Apr 2014)

Trainee (starting salary 60% of Band 6) roughly 20K+

Band 5 21,478 – 27,901

Band 6* (Specialist after 2 years) 25,783 – 34,530

Band 7* (Senior Specialist promoted post) 30,764 – 40,558

Band 8a-d* 39,229 – 81,618

Band 9* 77,850 – 98,453

www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/* Posts have to be applied for and may vary between health

boards

BSc (Hons) Cell & Molecular Biology BSc (Hons) Cell & Molecular Biology (UCAS: C760)(UCAS: C760)

BSc (Hons) Microbiology BSc (Hons) Microbiology (UCAS: C510)(UCAS: C510)

BSc (Hons) Pharmacology BSc (Hons) Pharmacology (UCAS: B210)(UCAS: B210)

Develop Develop laboratorylaboratory skills actively skills actively soughtsought by by employersemployers

CareersCareersGraduate destinations (90% related to degree) Biotechnology, health and medicine enterprises Public Health Laboratory Service (PHLS) Research in university, government agencies and industry Pharmaceutical development Product research and manufacture Forensic Science Service Medical Sales Information Science Teaching (Biology)

BSc/BSc (Hons) Food Bioscience BSc/BSc (Hons) Food Bioscience (UCAS: D611)(UCAS: D611)

CareersCareersGraduate destination (100% related to degree)• Food manufacturing • Food production• Product research and development• Product and process development• Marketing• Food safety – Scottish Food Safety Officer (REHIS approved)• Food Nutritionist, Food Advisor with government departments such as the

Food Standards Agency (FSA)

• Follows the core curriculum set out by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)

• Approved by the Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland (REHIS) for pre-entry/pre-registration to the Scottish Food Safety Officers’ Registration Board

• Student industrial placement in trimester A of 4th year

This This uniqueunique programme is the programme is the only oneonly one offered of its kind in offered of its kind in ScotlandScotland

Minimum Going Rate Biomed & Framework

• 4 Highers BBBB• Essential: Chemistry (H), Maths, English, Biology (National 5:

grade B, S grade: 2 or Int 2: grade B)– Recommended: English, Maths, Biology/Human Biology (H)

• English Language– If English is not your first language, proof is required.– (For Biomed) Current minimum levels are set by HCPC

• IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5 – (For all other programmes)

• IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5

Level 1 entry

BSc/BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Sociology & BSc/BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Sociology & Psychology Psychology (UCAS: CL03)(UCAS: CL03)

CareersCareers Health promotion Health counselling Voluntary organisations in the health service, welfare and

social services Journalism Research-based activities within universities and public

services Teaching (Biology)

The development of strong The development of strong communicationcommunication skills is an skills is an integralintegral element of this degree element of this degree

Going RateHuman Biology, Sociology & Psychology

• 4 Highers BBBB– Essential: Biology/Human Biology (H), Maths, English &

Chemistry (National 5: grade B, S grade: 2 or Int 2: grade B)

– Recommended: Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology (H)

• English Language– If English is not your first language, proof is required.

• IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5

Level 1 entry

BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & Dietetics BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & Dietetics (UCAS: B400)(UCAS: B400)

CareersCareersGraduate destination (100% related to degree)Health education and promotionResearch and consultancyWorking in Food, Pharmaceutical or Catering IndustriesPrivate practiceThe mediaLecturingSocial Services

Three clinical Three clinical placementsplacements are are integralintegral to this programme to this programme

Minimum Going Rate Dietetics

• 4 Highers BBBB– Essential: Chemistry, English and one other science (H), Maths (National

5: grade B, S grade: 2 or Int 2: grade B)– Recommended: Maths (H)

• English Language– If English is not your first language, proof is required.– Current minimum levels are set by HCPC

• IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5 • Note:

– Applicants should show evidence of appreciation of skills required to be a dietitian.

– They should be outgoing with good oral and written communication skills– Applicants will be expected to comply with Fitness to Practice guidance

Level 1 entry

FE Entry Qualifications• Applied/Biomedical Science and framework programmesApplied/Biomedical Science and framework programmes

•Level 1 entryLevel 1 entry• Access to Science or HNC + B in Graded Unit + interview

•Level 2 entryLevel 2 entry• HNC – no remediation & 15/16 credits + A in Graded Unit + interview• HND – no remediation + min BB in Graded Units + interview

•Level 3 entryLevel 3 entry• HND – no remediation & AB in Graded Units + evidence of higher

performance + interview

• Biomedical Science only Biomedical Science only •Level 2 entry –Level 2 entry –placement placement (ABMS) or(ABMS) or non-placement non-placement (BMS) stream (BMS) stream•Level 3 entry – Level 3 entry – non-placement non-placement (BMS) stream only(BMS) stream only

• DieteticsDietetics•Level 1 entryLevel 1 entry

• Access to Dietetics + interview

UCAS ApplicationsEnsure applicants apply for correct level. Ensure applicants apply for correct level.

No need to apply for all framework programmesNo need to apply for all framework programmes

UCAS Applications (cont’d)• Supportive reference

• As descriptive and discerning as possible

• Needs to give some indication of applicants suitability and commitment to area and level of study

• Well written and informative personal statement

• Reasons for applying – show knowledge & enthusiasm for subject

• Skills eg communication, teamwork, IT• Career aspirations• Extra curricular activities• Achievements eg sports prizes, awards

• Deadline date• 15 January 2015 (for all applications)

• Applications received after this date may not be considered

Student Support Learning Development Centre Academic Development

Writing essays/reports Study skills Exam prep ICT

Bio Open Door Policy GCU Learn (Blackboard) our VLE Student mentors

Biorama

• Informative & fun• Meet the staff (informal

interview)• Take part in the activities

– Laboratory experiments– Campus Tour

• Numerous dates:– Oct 2014 (pre-UCAS)– Jan-Mar 2015 (interviews)

Contact Details:Contact Details:Biological & Biomedical SciencesT: 0141 331 3209F: 0141 331 3208E: biorama@gcu.ac.uk W: www.gcu.ac.uk/hls

Course and admissions details are in the individual programme brochures Course and admissions details are in the individual programme brochures

NOTE: Programmes are subject to change, please check the online prospectus or NOTE: Programmes are subject to change, please check the online prospectus or web page for the most recent updatesweb page for the most recent updates

Department of Life SciencesDepartment of Life Sciences