Frances MacInnes0141 331 3718f.macinnes@gcu.ac.uk

Department of Life Sciences

Division of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical ScienceBSc (Hons) Biomedical ScienceBSc (Hons) Cell & Molecular BiologyBSc/BSc (Hons) Clinical PhysiologyBSc/BSc (Hons) Food BioscienceBSc/BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Sociology & PsychologyBSc (Hons) Human BiosciencesBSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & DieteticsBSc (Hons) MicrobiologyBSc (Hons) Pharmacology

Undergraduate Degree Programmes

Professionally Accredited Programmes

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

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

– The Health Professions Council (HPC)– The Institute of Biology (IOB)– 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)

Biomedical Science• BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (ABMS)

– HPC 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 HPC registration

Going rate: BBBC

There are two routes for Biomedical Science applicants

BSc (Hons) Applied/Biomedical Science

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

CareersGraduate destinations (90% related to degree)

Biomedical Scientist (NHS)Research and development (drug companies, biotechnology industry)Forensic Science ServiceResearch institutes (government, university)Laboratory techniciansTeaching

GCU is the largest provider of biomedical scientists in Scotland.

BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical ScienceSalaries (Apr 2011)

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

Band 5 21,176 – 27,625

Band 6* (Specialist after 2 years) 25,528 – 34,189

Band 7* (Senior Specialist promoted post) 30,460 – 40,157

Band 8a-d* 38,851 – 80,810

Band 9* 77,079 – 97,478

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

BSc (Hons) Cell & Molecular BiologyBSc (Hons) MicrobiologyBSc (Hons) PharmacologyDip/BSc/BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences

Develop laboratory skills actively sought by employers

CareersGraduate destinations (90% related to degree)

Biotechnology, health and medicine enterprisesPublic Health Laboratory Service (PHLS)Research in university, government agencies and industryPharmaceutical developmentProduct research and manufactureForensic Science ServiceMedical SalesInformation ScienceTeaching (Biology)

Going rate: BBBC

BSc/BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Sociology & Psychology

CareersHealth promotionHealth counsellingVoluntary organisations in the health service, welfare and social servicesJournalismResearch-based activities within universities and public servicesTeaching (Biology)

The development of strong communication skills is an integral element of this degree

Going rate: BBBC

BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & Dietetics

CareersGraduate destination (100% related to degree)

Health education and promotionResearch and consultancyWorking in Food, Pharmaceutical or Catering IndustriesPrivate practiceThe mediaLecturingSocial Services

Three clinical placements are integral to this programme

Going rate: BBBB

BSc/BSc (Hons) Food Bioscience

CareersGraduate 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

• There is currently a major skills shortage in the food industry• Student industrial placement in trimester A of 4th year

This unique programme is the only one offered of its kind in Scotland

Going rate: BBBC

FE Entry Qualifications• Applied/Biomedical Science and other Bio suite programmes

•Level 1 entry• Access to Science or HNC + interview

•Level 2 entry• HNC – 15/16 credits + min B in Graded Unit + interview

•Level 3 entry• HND – min B in Graded Unit + evidence of higher performance +

interview

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

• Dietetics• Level 1 entry

• Access to Dietetics + interview

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Student SupportLearning Development CentreAcademic Development

Writing essays/reportsStudy skillsExam prepICT

Bio Open Door PolicyGCU Learn (Blackboard) our VLEStudent mentors

Biorama

• Informative & fun• Meet the staff (informal

interview)• Take part in the activities

– Laboratory experiments– Campus Tour

• Numerous dates:– Oct 2012 (pre-UCAS)– Jan-Mar 2013 (informal

interviews)

Contact Details:

Biological & Biomedical SciencesT: 0141 331 3209F: 0141 331 3208E: bio@gcal.ac.ukW: www.caledonian.ac.uk/sls

Course and admissions details are in the individual programme brochures

Department of Life Sciences