Biomedical Sciences: Overview

Welcome

Welcome to the Biosciences guide which highlights key resources and information in this subject area.

This guide aims to help you get started with researching and using Library resources.

If you are looking for up to date and scholarly articles I recommend you use the specialist subject databases. You can see our suggestions on appropriate sources on our Databases - Best Bets tab.

If you need help looking for the scientific literature book an appointment (it will usually take place online over MS Teams) using the link on the Contact Joanne box on this page. If there aren't any available appointment then please email me to discuss.

We have a wide range of eBooks, digital textbooks that you can access online. To browse the eBooks we have for Biosciences please search the Library catalogue and look for the 'Electronic Access' button. 

Books are shelved over Floors 1-2, and all print journals can be found on Floor 3. If you want to browse, here are some key shelf marks to get you started. Alternatively, to do a more thorough search, use the library search below.

Subject Shelfmark Floor
Biochemistry QD415 2
Genetics QH426-470 2
Immunology QR180-189.5 2
Cancer RC254-282 2

There is also a great deal on information to be found on the web if used responsibly, check out our websites tab for some sites and information on critically evaluating them.

Search Library resources

Our discovery tool, Library Search, will look for books, journal articles and more in one quick easy search - a great place to start your research. The results list also includes full-text links to subscribed content, like articles and textbooks. 

To search Library 'Search all' you can use keywords relevant to your topic, author names or the title of the source. 

 

For a more comprehensive search, individual databases offer greater functionality and give full access to a tailored suite of resources for your subject. To find out the database available in your subject, look for your programme in our Subject Guides, or you can view and access all our Databases alphabetically on the Databases A-Z webpage.

Search for books only (does not include all electronic books):

Search for full-text articles:

Search or browse for journals/periodicals:

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Contact Joanne

Hello, I'm Joanne, the librarian for Biomedical and Life Sciences.

If you would like to contact me for support with searching for research literature, help with the subject databases or for referencing advice please use the links below. 

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Make an online appointment with me via Zoom or Teams. 

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Opening hours

Academic Liaison Librarians are available between 1pm-4pm, Monday to Friday term-time to discuss queries about using library resources and referencing.

Outside of these times, you can use the Library chat service and your query will be picked up by another member of Brunel Library staff or our friendly co-op support staff, who provide us with 24/7 chat coverage.

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