1. At the University of Dundee Life Sciences 1

2. © HEA Biosciences: Tom Tregenza © Jose Ordaz- Ortiz © Ijsbrand Kramer 2

3. Biological Sciences and Biomedical Sciences Molecular, cellular, organismal microbes to man animals to plants What are the Dundee Life Sciences? “Dundee is one of the prize catches in higher education.” Sunday Times, 2009 3

4. Biological Sciences Possible year in industry Core skills and knowledge 4 year Degree Entry at Level 1 Scottish Highers BSc with Honours Levels 1 and 2 Level 4 3 year Degree Entry at Level 2 A levels, Advanced Highers, IB, Scots. Bacc. HNC Level 3 Specialist Honours focus What does it look like? BSc Biomedical Sciences Professional Development with strong research focus Level 5 Integrated Masters MSci 4

5. Biochemistry Bioinformatics Drug Discovery Cell and Developmental Biology Cell Signalling Immunology Microbiology Molecular Biology Molecular Genetics Plant Sciences Neuroscience Pharmacology Physiological Sciences Sports Biomedicine What specialist subjects might you study? Biological SciencesBiomedical Sciences 5

6. Schools of Teaching & of Research – two teams with a common teaching aim – your excellent education The College of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee houses one of Europe’s most prestigious research institutes and is a magnet for the most talented scientists from around the world. Over 860 Scientists and Support Staff Representing 58 different countries Research funding currently exceeding £35 million per annum 6

7. Dr Nicola Stanley-Wall: Biofilms Professor Mike Ferguson: Tropical Diseases Professor Kate Storey : Stem Cells Teaching by world- class researchers The College of Life Science has 20 Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and 6 Fellows of the Royal Society of London Professor Sue Black: Forensic Anthropology One of the top 200 Universities in the world (2010)! 7

8. Final year Research Project: A biochemist + a medicinal chemist + a computational chemist + an organic chemist Designed a project based on their latest data and ideas - part of a £1.8 million project. The aim: to make new molecules to interfere with an enzyme in the parasite that causes Human African sleeping sickness. Performed by: Ms Lauren Webster, recent graduate Fate - PhD in drug discovery 8

9. Integrated Masters Year in Industry Semester or Year Abroad (year 2 or 3) Further advanced study to prepare you for a career in science research worldwide. Working in a company: it will change your views and prepare you for your future See how it works elsewhere, and bring that knowledge and experience back 9 Plus partners in Denmark, Netherlands, Singapore and Hong Kong

10. New curriculum Emphasises –Skills –Labs –Core knowledge –Problem solving –Personal development Challenging but satisfying Life Sciences at Dundee Life Sciences Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, April 2012 Dundee, #1 in UK!!!! February 2011 Dundee, #1 in Scotland! January 2010 Dundee, #1 in Scotland! 10

11. Course structure

12. Matriculation week- students meet their adviser of studies and all other new students at a series of formal and informal events

13. Engaging students in research Biological Sciences Core skills and knowledge Levels 1 and 2 Level 4 Level 3 Specialist Honours focus Biomedical Sciences Professional Development with strong research focus Level 5 Integrated Masters Research Project Prepare Challenge Discover

14. Level 1 (entry point for students with Highers) In both semesters students take two theory and two practical modules These start the preparation stage of the course Students keep a record of all their skills – practical, numerical and communication skills Lecturers are specialist teachers and the majority are Fellows of the HEA and possess teaching qualifications as well as PhDs in their specialist science area

15. BS11001 theory module 10cr BS12001 theory module 10cr SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 2 Optional 20 credits – languages, maths, psychology, philosophy, environmental science Structure of level 1 BS11002 theory module 10cr BS11003 practical module 10cr BS11004 practical module 10cr BS12004 project module 10cr Optional 20 credits – languages, maths, psychology, philosophy, environmental science BS12002 theory module 10cr BS12003 practical module 10cr

16. Level 2 (entry point for students with AH or A levels) Preparation for specialist study continues Optional module in semester one only Skills record continually updated Progression fair in semester two- meet the researchers and find out more about the specialist areas of study available Most usual year to undertake either one semester or whole year exchange to another institution in Europe, North America or Asia

17. BS21001 theory module 10cr BS22001 Biomedical Sciences theory 20cr SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 2 Optional 20 credits –languages, maths, psychology, environmental science, anatomy, sports science, skills for industry etc. Structure of level 2 BS21002 theory module 10cr BS21003 practical module 10cr BS21004 practical module 10cr BS22003 practical module 20cr BS22002 Biological Sciences theory 20cr

18. Level 3 Students study in either Biomedical or Biological routes (but can take options in both routes) Taught almost exclusively by active researchers Encouraged to apply for summer research projects and internships

19. SEMESTER 1 Practical modules = 2 x 15 credits Theoretical modules = 4 x 15 credits Biological Sciences Curriculum Level 3 Molecular structure and interactions Biochemistry & Cell Biology Genetics Gene Regulation and Expression Cell & Developmental biology Immunology Practical Module 1 Project 1 to 3 Practical Module 1 Project 4 to 7 Drug Discovery Plant Sciences Applied Bioinformatics SEMESTER 2 Organic synthesis Molecular Microbiology Cell Signalling Students must take either three of these plus One Biomed. Module or all four Students must take a minimum of four modules and select three theory modules and one practical project based module. Alternatively students may wish to select one of their chosen theory modules from the range of optional modules available in the Biomedical Sciences stream where timetabling allow Block A Weeks 1 to 5 Block B Weeks 7 to 12 Non-teaching week : Week 6 Non-timetabled week : Week 20 Block C Weeks 15 to 19Block D Weeks 21 to 25

20. Phys/Phrm/Neu/SBM 1 Neurophysiology Phys 2 Endocrine Control of Body Homeostasis Phys 3 Respiratory / Renal Phys 4 GI / Nutrition SB 1 (CES 1)SB 3 (SETS 1)SB 2 (CES 2)SB 4 (SETS 2) SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 2 Phys students – 4 x 15 credit Phys modules and 4 x 15 PhN/SB/Biological modules Anatomy &Physiology (Joint Hons) – 4 x15 credit Phys modules and 2 x 30 credit Gross Anatomy modules Biomedical Stream Curriculum Level 3 Pharm/Neuro 3 Systems Pharmacology 1 Pharm/Neuro 2 Neuropharmacology Pharm/Neuro 4 Systems Pharmacology 2 Pharm/Neuro 1 Molecular Pharmacology

21. Molecular Microbiology Plant Sciences Cell and Developmental Biology Drug Discovery SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Research module including Honours Project and attendance at research seminars, lab meetings etc.60 credits Research module = 60 credits Theory Modules = 4 x 15 credits Biological structure for level 4 Students must take at least two specialism modules which follow on from the level 3 semester 2 specialism choices, plus they may take a further two level 3 specialist modules or Biomed. Module(s) Immunology Bioinformatics Gene Regulation and Expression Cell Signalling Research seminars to be integral part of assessment – compulsory attendance at seminars – write abstracts Weeks 15 to 19 Weeks 21- 25

22. Integrative Physiology Sensing and Signalling in Physiological Systems SB Specialist Nutrient Transport and Signalling (NTS) Sensory Neurones & Peripheral Nervous System (SN) Oxygen Uptake and Utilization (OUU) Heart and Circulation (HC) Exercise and Training Science (ETS) Cancer and Exercise (C&E) SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 2 Project Physiotherapy (FYS) Biomedical structure Level 4 Pharmacology/ Neuroscience

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