Undergraduate Biomedical Sciences 2022-2023

• this course will teach you what we know about the anatomy of different parts of human body and how it relates to development, various injuries and disorders;
• you will get a chance to work with prosected human cadaveric specimens and medical images such as MRI scans;

• this will teach you about the anatomy of different systems of the human body and how it relates to growth, development, various injuries and disorders; 
• you will get a chance to work with the prosected human cadaveric specimens, medical images such as CT and MRI scans; 
• will increase your practical skills, improve your problem-solving and image interpretation skills, help you understand why fundamental anatomy and imaging are so important to understanding human health and disease; 
• this will focus on the anatomy of pelvis, perineum, head, neck and brain;
• facilitated by videos and 3D anatomy resources on MyAberdeen

• cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Using teaching informed by high-quality research this course provides a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology; 
• you will learn how the knowledge of physiological processes is directed into identifying drugs targets for disease, which will improve your understanding of drug discovery; 
• insight into the molecular and cellular action of drugs in the cardiovascular system will prepare you for your final year research project; 
• wider transferable skills include problem solving, data interpretation and training in the ethical and safety aspects of recruiting human subjects in research.  

• during this course, you will start to appreciate why the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological and psychiatric disorders is both an art and a science; 
• students will use real-life examples from case studies to help develop and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding; 
• practical classes will enhance students understanding of why developing new neuropharmaceuticals is challenging and will improve their laboratory and analytical skills; 
• this course will help students understand why multidisciplinary teams are essential in improving our understanding and treatment of neurological and psychological disorders; 
• this course will improve your problem-solving, scientific writing, practical and data handling skills

• the course outlines structural and functional alterations occurring in neuronal tissue during development, in the adult and in disease states;

• the course aims to identify and explain the mechanisms underlying these events and to provide an understanding of their functional consequences by building on the expertise of neuroscience researchers;

• you will gain cutting edge, in depth knowledge of nervous system development, function and the pathology of specific disease states affecting the nervous system;

• wider transferrable skills will be gained, such as scientific writing, problem solving, and practical assessment of nervous system function, thus developing graduate attributes and skills for employability

• the core professional knowledge you need, to be able to contribute to research-level biomedical science, especially in fields of pharmacology and physiology;
• active research scientists explain the latest developments in our understanding of brain function in health and disease, hormone and steroid signalling systems, epithelial biology and cellular homeostasis;
• small group practical classes in working laboratories introduce core research and data analysis techniques;
• research scientists present in depth material on core research techniques – transgenic animals, genome editing, biological imaging, patch clamp analysis and omic technologies

• this course integrates knowledge of physiological systems within the context of physiological adaptation to the environment;
• you will understand advanced physiological concepts which regulate every aspect of human survival and the life cycle;
• our bodies also adapt to disease and you will examine the physiological changes which occur throughout several major clinical conditions including diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease;
• the ability to measure important physiological parameters will also be taught in interactive practical classes;
• advanced problem solving in tutorials will provide you with the skills required to tackle complex physiological problems at a research level

• stem cells and regenerative biology are the future of medicine.  This course provides the core knowledge needed by research-level biomedical scientists, especially in fields of developmental biology, anatomy, and stem cell biology;
• the University’s leading stem cell researchers provide a comprehensive overview of the current horizons of stem cell technology, from embryonic stem cells, through induced pluripotency (iPS cells) to the use and manipulation of adult stem cells;
• gene therapy and human reproductive biology (including IVF) are taught to research level;
• research scientists present in-depth material on core research techniques – transgenic animals, genome editing, biological imaging and ‘omic’ technologies

• this course integrates advanced physiological concepts across the continuum of life; 
• fundamental biomedical scientists meet with advanced clinical practitioners to facilitate an enquiry and interest based learning experience; 
• with an aging population and ever increasing number of children with complex health challenges, you will be prepared to progress along a range of careers threads and understand the dynamic interplay between individuals and their changing physiological, psychological, pharmacological and biochemical needs for lifelong health and wellbeing; 
• state of the art practical classes deliver hands on science and clinical skills to develop professional preparation and knowledge based practice