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1. Welcome to SCHOOL/DEPT NAME Welcome to The School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Human Biology Open Day

2. Human Biology Open Day - Welcome and Overview • Dr Stacy Clemes – Senior lecturer in Human Biology and Human Biology Admissions Tutor • 13.15 Introductory talk • The University, the Human Biology degree programme, admissions, questions • 14.00 Tour with student guides • Laboratory class taster practicals, School facilities, campus facilities • 15.30 Tea/coffee • Chance for informal discussion with staff and students • Last bus 17.00

3. Voted the UK’s Best Student Experience we aim to provide you with…

4. The Best Experience for Employability highly regarded by employers 90% of graduates are in employment or further study 6 months after graduation giving you a competitive edge courses offer a career-enhancing year long work placement access to specialist advisors, vacancy information/employer drop-in sessions

5. The Best Experience for Academic Life high quality teaching and research top three for teaching quality and top five in National Student Survey internationally recognised research highly rated schools / departments 75% schools/departments Top 10 in the Times / Sunday Times league tables

6. The Best Experience for Support dedicated academic support personal academic tutor support for all students comprehensive personal support with financial, health and welfare guidance and support support for students with disabilities, additional needs and mental health issues

7. The Best Experience for Activities • a unique students’ union and experience • with over 100 clubs/societies and an exciting social scene • UK’s largest student fundraising organisation • lively entertainment programme • facilities, support, volunteering opportunities

8. The Best Experience for Location campus living in central UK location UK’s largest single-site green campus 90 minutes to London and convenient links to rest of UK and world-wide town, city and country life on your doorstep regular shuttle bus across campus and into town close to Nottingham, Leicester and Peak District National Park

9. The Best Experience for Facilities excellent academic services state-of-the-art teaching, research, IT, library and study facilities vibrant , modern living facilities all students offered a room in University hall in their first year (for firm choices) wireless networking in all academic buildings, cafés and Students’ Union

10. The Best Experience for Sport the best sports university in the UK unrivalled sports facilities and coaches hosted Team GB prior to 2012 Olympics sport for all is actively encouraged full range of recreational activities (both free and payable)

11. School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences A TOP SCHOOL - Highly rated in The Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and the Complete Independent 2013 league tables. LEADING RESEARCH - our research has influenced policy and practice around the world. Well equipped facilities Friendly and approachable staff Excellent job prospects

12. What is Human Biology? • Biology of humans from molecular to population level • Human Structure and Function • Variability • Genetics • Cultural influences • Adaptation (Exercise, Environment) • Evolution (Human Origins) • Life Cycle (Growth, Development, Ageing) • Health (Nutrition, Disease)

13. A research-led programme with excellence in teaching • Internationally renowned research: • Growth, development & ageing • Health in developing and developed countries • Physical activity and health • Emphasis on: • Biology from molecule to population • International perspective • Health

14. Degree structure • Part A: Basic sciences • Part B: Core biological modules (Industrial placement year) • Part C: Research project & advanced modules

15. Current first year modules (Part A) *optional modules include: Ergonomics and Design 1 Ergonomics in Design of Everyday Artefacts Introduction to Ergonomics Introduction to Environmental Ergonomics Basic Developmental Psychology Fitness & Training Social & Cultural Psychologies Basic Biological Psychology Languages Basic Experimental Psychology Languages

16. A typical module Anatomy & physiology I • Contact per week • 1.5 hour lecture • 1 hour practical alternate weeks • Independent study • Reading • Revision • Assessment • 2 in class tests • 1 2-hour exam

17. Current second year modules (Part B) *optional modules include: Vision Thermal Environment Human Response to Noise and Vibration Measurement of Sensation and Perception Organisational Behaviour Critical Inquiry in Physical Activity & Health Human Memory and Cognition Part 1 Human Memory and Cognition Part 2 Exercise Biochemistry Exercise Biochemistry Human Evolution

18. Why study Measurement and Evaluation? • According to the World Health Organisation, physical inactivity is the 4th leading contributor to global mortality • The measurement of physical activity enables us to understand activity levels and patterns in different population

19. Why study Measurement and Evaluation? • In the 2008 Health Survey for England, when assessed via questionnaire, 39% of men and 29% of women reported conducting sufficient amounts of physical activity to benefit their health • But, what happens if you change the measurement tool?.... 39% of men & 29% of women 6% of men & 4% of women

20. Industrial Placements (year 3, of the 4 year programme) • Food Standards Agency, London • School of Anatomy and Human Biology, The University of Western Australia, Perth • Abbott Diabetes Care, Oxfordshire • London Hospital Medical Schools • Forensic Science Service, Birmingham • Medical Research Council Human Nutrition Research Unit, Cambridge • Medical Research Council Epidemiology Research Unit, Cambridge • University of Witwatersrand, South Africa • Leicester Royal Infirmary • Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

21. Current final year modules (Part C) *optional modules include: Applied Physiology of Sports Performance Applied Vision Physiology of Exercise and Health Physiology of Exercise in Special Populations Psychology and Health Sport Nutrition Lifestyle Physical Activity Promotion

22. Example third year projects • Association of vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism and type 2 diabetes in a northern Indian Population • Socioeconomic status, maternal health and infant nutritional status in states of Kerala and Orissa in India • Do people who have had a “sunshine holiday” have better vitamin D status the following winter? • The effect of extended sleep upon hunger and appetite • Comparison of bone in playing and non-playing arm of squash players • Validation of a novel leg exerciser to prevent DVT during long haul flights • Physical activity and sitting time measured in office workers

23. Links with Industry • In collaboration with Technogym, Loughborough are creating the first Wellness Campus, targeting both students and staff • A number of students have conducted final year projects on topics linked to this collaboration

24. Teaching in Human Biology Each student takes 120 credits each year • Taught modules 10 or 20 credits • Project modules 40 credits A 10 credit module is 100 hours of student effort • 24 contact hours • 76 hours individual study The 24 hours of contact are typically • Lectures (1 – 2 hours) • Tutorials (1 hour) • Laboratory practical sessions (2-3 hours) • Group work, seminars, individual sessions

25. Facilities • Teaching labs • Wet labs • Physiology • Anatomy • Computer/ multimedia • Research labs • Genetics • Molecular biology • Body Composition • Environmental ergonomics • Physical activity • Lecture rooms • Student common room • Intranet (virtual learning environment) • Library

26. Your future starts here • 89.2% of Human Biology2012 graduates in work or further study 6 months after graduation (national average = 83%)(of those available for work) • 69.2% in graduate-level employment or graduate-level further study • Because of the skills they offer, HumanBiology graduates are attractive to employers recruiting “graduates of any discipline”, e.g. for accountancy, marketing • Many graduate jobs and postgraduate training opportunities entered a year or more after graduation • Many who start in non-graduate jobs will be in a professional career within a few years

27. What do our graduates do? • Employment • Scientific (e.g. DNA analyst, drug safety associate, NHS Scientist Training Programme) • Scientific related (e.g. scientific or clinical writing, sales or marketing) • Health (e.g. clinical physiology, dietetic assistant, clinical data/coding) • Teaching (e.g. teacher trainee/assistant, technical support) • Sports (professional athlete, coach, sport development officer) • Graduate training schemes (retail management, accountancy) • Service sector employment • Administration/personnel

28. What do our graduates do? • Further Study • Research degrees • Medicine degrees • Subject allied to medicine degrees • PGCE (teaching degree) • Other postgraduate degrees

29. Admissions • Typical intake 50-55 students • Responses to conditional offer: • Conditional firm (first choice) • Conditional insurance (second choice) • If you do not meet your offer: • You will find out on results day whether you have a place, we normally offer a place to people who have missed their offer by 1 grade • A number of bursaries are available through the University

30. Why choose Human Biology at Loughborough University? • Course content • Highly rated teaching • Research excellence • Student experience • Campus university • Facilities

31. Any questions • For more information, contact: • Dr Stacy Clemes – Human Biology Admissions Tutor (S.A.Clemes@lboro.ac.uk) • Miss Emma Jacques – SSEHS Admissions Administrator (E.Jacques@lboro.ac.uk) • Or visit: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/