School of Clinical & Applied Sciences
Contributing to the health of the whole body
Our work is focussed on those aspects of the health sector that contribute to the health of the whole body. These disciplines include physiotherapy, sports therapy, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, environmental health, health and safety, and biomedical sciences. Most of our courses are accredited by a professional body - which demand an environment of high quality and progression into a range of professional careers; based on the University-based studies and associated work-based experiences our graduates have excellent employment rates in their chosen careers.
Our staff work across discipline boundaries to create a dynamic research community. The quality of our research in Biomedical Sciences, Musculoskeletal Health, Nutrition and Pain are strong, with our academic staff regularly publishing in respected peer-reviewed journals, including 'Nature' and ‘The Lancet’, and these are enriched by the work of leading research figures, such as Professor Mark Johnson, Professor Gary Jones and Professor Pinkie Sahota who is a leading figure in research into childhood obesity.
The quality and diversity of our research work has recommended us to leading institutions who have commissioned our work, including the Ministry of Defence and NHS, and several members of the School regularly bring their expertise to the public domain through Radio and TV.
Academic staff also remain active in their clinical practice and professional roles – including through our Environmental Health Consultancy Service, Occupational Therapy, Lifestyle and Wellbeing Service, Microbiology consultancy service and clinical roles across the NHS and with elite sports teams.
Our students recognise the value of being part of an academic community that brings research and teaching together, and record high levels of satisfaction with their student experience. This enthusiasm for collaboration extends beyond the School, which exploits the additional benefits of being part of a University that offers a wide range of subjects. For example, our Sports and Exercise Therapy students benefit from their course being co-delivered with the Carnegie School of Sport and the proximity to high performing sports students.
This approach, as well as access to specialist faculties, contributes to our students being successful in achieving high levels of employment post-graduation.
Dean
Dr Duncan Sharp
Dr Duncan Sharp is a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry, Biomedicine Research theme lead, and Healthcare lead for the Enterprise Academy at Leeds Beckett University.
Read MoreOur Academic Team
- Dr Sara Ahern
- Dr Tanefa Apekey
- Dr Stephen Atkinson
- Kate Austin
- Dr Sarah Baker
- Ann Barker
- Simon Barnard
- Jodie Bennett
- Amy Brandreth
- Mary Bridger
- Tim Briggs
- Robert Brooks
- Lorna Campbell
- Adam Cartwright
- Aaron Caseley
- Dr Alison Caswell
- Meaghan Christian
- Catherine Coates
- Dr Philomena Commons
- June Copeman
- Ieuan Cranswick
- Joel Crossley
- Rhiannon Day
- Dr Carine De Marcos Lousa
- Matthew Duke
- Dr Alan Edmondson
- Lisa Edwards
- Kayleigh Fish
- Dr Pauline Fitzgerald
- Dr Helen Flaherty
- Dr Peter Francis
- Dr Sareen Galbraith
- Claire Gardiner
- David Garritt
- Dr John George
- Dr Margarita Gomez Escalada
- Kate Grafton
- Amanda Graham
- Sarah Haygarth
- Mark Hodgson
- Gillian Hooper
- Andrew Hudson
- Dr Ian Hurley
- Jason Hynd
- Thomas Illingworth
- Sarah Jamieson
- Dr Donna Johnson
- Professor Mark Johnson
- Ashley Jones
- Gareth Jones
- Professor Gary Jones
- Helen Khan
- Linsey King
- Dawn Knibbs
- Roxane Krishnarao
- Julie Laxton
- Helen Llewellyn
- Sajida Manzoor
- Dr Stephen Martin
- Quentin Matthews
- Lawrence Mayhew
- Dr Maria Maynard
- Craig McBeth
- Dr James Milligan
- Dr Nathaniel Milton
- Stephen Mole
- Laura Mould
- Angela Murphy
- Vanessa Noble
- Luke Noone
- Cassie Oddy
- Richard Partner
- Mayuriben Patel
- Dr Andrew Paterson
- Katie Peck
- Penelope Petrie
- Gill Phillips
- Ursula Philpot
- Dianna Pitt
- Dr Vincent Postis
- Edward Pratt
- Kate Randerson
- Hayley Robinson-Mitchell
- Colleen Rudge
- Dr Tara Sabir
- Professor Pinki Sahota
- Dr Catherine Sanderson
- Helen Scott
- Dr Duncan Sharp
- Paul Sharples
- Dr John Skamarauskas
- Tim South
- Diane Spalding
- Robert Stott
- Dr Ghazala Tabasam
- Dr Robyn Tapp
- Dr Osama Tashani
- Hilary Taylor
- Robert Thackeray
- Miranda Thew
- Kate Thompson
- Joanna Waterworth
- Duncan Webb
- Sabrina Werner
- Dr Helen White
- Dianne Wild
- Jackie Wilkinson
- Laura Wilson
- Rowena Wright
Subject Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical sciences covers a wide number of disciplines and as well as the multidisciplinary BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences you can choose to specialise in the following areas: Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Physiology and Pharmacology, and Human Biology.
Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition is a key area of activity for health professionals in the 21st century with the increasing recognition of the role of good nutrition in the prevention of diet related ill health including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease in adults and children.
Safety and Environmental Health
We run courses and deliver CPD and consultancy in the areas of Acoustics, Environmental Health and Health and Safety. All our UG and PG courses are accredited by either the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health or the Institute of Acoustics.
Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Sciences
The Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Sciences team incorporates the studies of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, sports therapy and sport and exercise medicine. The team have expertise in physical activity, exercise, health promotion and lifestyle management to foster healthy living.Research
Our interdisciplinary School delivers teaching and research across all of our Subjects, with specific strengths highlighted through our research Centres and groups. Our modern laboratories enable staff and students to undertake collaborative research across all of our areas, with external partners across academic, clinical practice and industry.
Continuing Professional Development
We recognise that every organisation needs to be adaptable, informed and agile in order to remain efficient and effective in times of constant change. Each year, our university helps to ensure more than 2,000 practising professionals keep up-to-date with the skills, knowledge an innovative practice they need.
Graduate Success Stories
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, 2009The tutors made learning really relaxed; they were easy to approach and really happy to explain areas where I wanted to know more.
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Facilities
Acoustic Laboratories
We have the most comprehensive acoustic facility in the region, which includes specialist up-to-date measuring equipment, a reverberation room (52m³), an anechoic chamber (16m³) and an audiometry booth. Our equipment enables us to measure:
- Sound power levels using ISO 3740.
- Reverberation and other room acoustic parameters.
We also have tools to take field measurements of airborne and structure-borne sound insulation, and structural and human vibration.
Biomedical Sciences Laboratories
Providing cutting edge facilities for undertaking biomedical bench research, consultancy and teaching, our modern, purpose built, multidisciplinary spaces contain the latest scientific equipment, with full Cat 2 microbiology facilities and two cell culture suites. The labs house a range of biochemical, microbiological, molecular and physiological analysis equipment.
Clinical Skills Suite
Our state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Suite has been designed to meet the learning needs of a variety of allied health professionals. We have seven skills and practice rooms (which can be combined into two larger rooms) containing specialist equipment, including:
- Two and three-section couches, wall bars and mobile steps.
- Cycle and rowing ergometers, gas analyser, body composition analyser and a range of anatomical models.
- PEG feeding model and a range of adapted equipment for rehabilitation activities.
- A range of high and medium fidelity human patient simulators, part-task trainers, video recording equipment and software for analysis and debriefing.
Our Community Living Area hosts a kitchen, lounge, bathroom and bed, celling hoist, emergency lifting cushion, bariatric chair and a range of adapted equipment. We also have a number of dedicated practice rooms that enable the practical application of anatomy, mobilisation, electrotherapy, massage, heat therapy, cardiovascular and respiratory testing, physiology, anthropometry, rehabilitation and first aid.
Read More >Nutrition Kitchen
Our kitchen adheres to professional kitchen regulations and has the capacity to accommodate 16 people based at 8 workstations.
For Business
We offer a number of professional services for business. Whether you’re looking for collaboration on a project or are in need of expert consultancy we can more than meet your needs. We provide:
- Consultancy.
- Contract research (including service evaluation).
- Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.
- Access to modern facilities.
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