Kingston University · Full-time with year in industry
Biomedical Science: Haematology (with Professional Placement)
Reasons to choose Kingston - This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. - Our expert teaching staff and guest speakers will help you gain an in-depth understanding of haematological disease processes and the latest diagnostic techniques.…
MSc2 yearsFull-time with year in industry
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Reasons to choose Kingston - This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. - Our expert teaching staff and guest speakers will help you gain an in-depth understanding of haematological disease processes and the latest diagnostic techniques. - The University has extensive links to leading healthcare and research laboratories, such as GlaxoSmithKline, the National Blood Transfusion and Transplant Service and local teaching hospitals. About this course This course will introduce you to key concepts of haematopoietic stem cells and normal blood cell production. This course focusses on disease processes, the underlying pathological mechanisms, how they are diagnosed and personalised patient treatments. During your time at Kingston, the course will offer guidance and preparation for your future IBMS registration. An extended laboratory research project will enable you to pursue an area of interest in depth. Practising expert biomedical scientists are an integral part of the teaching team and ensure that the programme content reflects current practice. Academic staff at the University provide the opportunity for involvement in internationally-recognised research. In addition to the standard 12-month programme, we also offer the course as a two-year postgraduate programme with an integrated work placement component. This option is available for both international and full-time home/EU students of this course. Example modules - Anaemia, Haemostasis and Blood Transfusion - Haematological Malignancy - Immunology and the Biology of Disease For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage. Career opportunities Graduates have gone on to roles in a wide variety of biomedical science careers, such as in hospital and commercial laboratories, research, teaching and sales.
Getting in
As the university states it
A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in biomedical science or a relevant discipline. All applicants must demonstrate sufficient understanding of immunology and haematology. Other biology and medical science degrees will be considered on an individual basis. All applicants must demonstrate sufficient understanding of immunology and haematology. Applications are considered individually and candidates with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place.
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