Undergraduate and MSc courses in the Division of Biosciences Dr. Christian Rudolph

Why choose Brunel Biosciences? Brunel is a successful University Vibrant social life Some of the best sports teams in the country

Why choose Brunel Biosciences? Outstanding teaching quality Highest standards of teaching and research facilities Enthusiastic, motivated teaching staff Teaching very influenced by Research

What do we need to prepare our students for?

Career pathways Academic career

Career pathways Academic career PhD study Pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries Health related professions Research Assistant Medical school application

Our Courses We offer an exciting profile of courses. Biomedical Science (Core degree course) Biomedical Science Degrees Forensics Genetics Biochemistry Immunology Human Health

Our Courses Common first year

Course Delivery Anatomy & Physiology Biology of the cell Practical skills Research skills Bio- chemistry Study blocks = lectures + seminars + laboratory practicals Critical Thinking Level 1

Our Courses Common first year which provides a “taster” in all subject pathways This allows an “informed choice” for levels 2 and 3 Easy to switch between courses Permits an element of specialism while still providing a robust grounding in basic biomedical science Builds in the Division’s extensive experience in medically related teaching and research

Course Delivery Anatomy & Physiology Biology of the cell Practical skills Research skills Bio- chemistry Critical Thinking Level 1 Critical Thinking Molecular & Cellular Biology Genetic Engineering & Immunobiology Principles of Human Disease Genetics and Development Metabolic Regulation Analytical Biochemistry Medical Microbiology Career Skills Level 2 Study blocks = lectures + seminars + laboratory practicals

Course Delivery Anatomy & Physiology Biology of the cell Practical skills Research skills Bio- chemistry Critical Thinking Level 1 Critical Thinking Molecular & Cellular Biology Genetic Engineering & Immunobiology Principles of Human Disease Genetics and Development Metabolic Regulation Analytical Biochemistry Medical Microbiology Career Skills Level 2 Compulsory Topic Option 3Option 2Option 1 Final Year Project Level 3 Study blocks = lectures + seminars + laboratory practicals

Learning choices for Level 3 Microbial Pathogenesis Genomic Technologies Medical Immunology Medical Biochemistry Forensic Investigation Biology and treatment of Cancer Cellular Pathologies Endocrine Disorders Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology Genomic Medicine

The Final Year Project 25% of final degree mark A compulsory component of all undergraduate courses in Biosciences Can be laboratory-based or literature-based research An opportunity to conduct an independent research project in our state-of-the-art research facilities

Research areas Centre for Cell and Chromosome Biology Brunel Institute for Cancer Genetics and Pharmacogenomics Centre for Immunology, Infection and Disease Mechanisms Centre for Systems and Synthetic Biology

The “Sandwich” Course The sandwich course integrates a period of paid work experience in commerce, industry or the public sector (in the UK or abroad) with period of academic study at university We help you find your job – Dedicated work-placement office –Interview and CV preparation –We set up interviews

Graduate Employment Brunel’s Placement and Careers Centre was named UK’s best University Careers Service in % of Graduates either found a job or continued studies The inclusion of a work placement give our graduates a competitive advantage in the job market

Master‘s Courses (MSc)

Course structure MSc Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research Autumn termCreditsSpring termCredits Research Planning15Research dissertation75 The biology genetics and treatment of human cancer 30Cytogenetics and cancer15 Genomic technologies and cancer15Intracellular signalling and cancer 30 Autumn termCreditsSpring termCredits Research Planning15Research dissertation (start)75 The biology genetics and treatment of human cancer 30Cytogenetics and cancer15 Autumn termCreditsSpring termCredits Genomic technologies and cancer15 Intracellular signalling and cancer 30 Complete research dissertation 1 year full-time Year 1 part-time Year 2 part-time

Course structure MSc Molecular Medicine 1 year full-time Year 1 part-time Year 2 part-time Autumn termCreditsSpring termCredits Research Planning15Research dissertation75 Genomic and molecular medicine 30Clinical cytogenetics15 Genomic technologies15Molecular mechanisms of human disease 30 Autumn termCreditsSpring termCredits Research Planning15Research dissertation (start)75 Genomic and molecular medicine 30Clinical cytogenetics15 Autumn termCreditsSpring termCredits Genomic technologies15 Molecular mechanisms of human disease 30 Complete research dissertation

Unique features of courses Block teaching format – Modules taught over a two week period – Focus on one module at a time – Promotes extra reading and better understanding of subject – Time to focus on assignments Research Dissertation Unique opportunity to work with one of our research group for an extended period of time – 9 month full time – 18 months part time

Career Opportunities Graduates will be highly skilled in a variety of research methodologies equipping them for a range of career opportunities Health related professions Pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries PhD study Research Assistant Medical school application

Brunel’s Biosciences in the 21st Century

Course fees Home EUOverseas Full timePart timeFull timePart time £7000£3500£15000£7500 £7000£3500£15000£ % tuition fee discount for students with a first class honours degree or equivalent in a biological science related degree. Home EUOverseas Full timePart timeFull time £9000£6750£13860