Biomedical Science (Haematology and Transfusion Science)

Entry requirements

We welcome your application regardless of your background or experience.

For this course, ideally, we are looking for these qualifications:

• A 2:2 honours degree or above in an appropriate subject – typically Biomedical Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medicine

We also consider applicants from other healthcare professions (registered nurse, clinical exercise physiologist, physiotherapist and medical practitioners).

Months of entry

September

Course content

Haematologists specialise in disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues, and their contribution to patient care is fundamental and wide-ranging. Whether you're analysing data from patients' samples, matching donated blood with someone who needs a transfusion or researching cures for blood cancers, your work will improve and save countless lives.

If you're currently working in haematology, this master's degree will help you progress to a more senior position. You might also wish to explore your options in research or academia, or even complete further study at a doctoral level.

have a strong international reputation and the University's strong links with London hospitals and NHS Laboratories ensures that you will be studying the latest developments, practices and research. Our Centre for Investigative and Diagnostic Oncology has pioneered techniques for cancer diagnosis and treatment, and the Haematology department is very active in research into blood cancers, HIV and AIDS.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills for a range of roles such as management, consultancy, lab supervision, or in international roles within hospitals, schools and universities. There are also opportunities in diagnostic laboratories within both the public and private sectors.

Accreditations

This degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Accreditation is a recognition that it will provide qualified biomedical scientists, who are specialist practitioners or intend to specialise with advanced knowledge and skills required for clinical practice.

What you will gain

The Biomedical Science Haematology and Transfusion Science master's degree is taught by our experienced academics who have close ties to London hospitals and NHS Laboratories.

You'll learn about cutting-edge advancements, techniques, and research, and have the chance to tour nearby labs in London.

Haematologists specialise in disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues. Their contribution to patient care is fundamental and wide-ranging. Whether you're analysing data from patients' samples, matching donated blood with someone who needs a transfusion or researching cures for blood cancers, your work will improve and save countless lives.

Our master's degree in Biomedical Science is very practical and you'll learn:

• The latest laboratory skills and diagnostic techniques
• Using our cell culture, proteomics and microbiology labs
• Techniques such as DNA sequencing, real-time PCR, electrophoresis and HPLC
• How to use MALDI-TOF mass spectrometers and flow cytometers
• How to design and carry out experiments, statistical analyses and techniques for analysing samples and molecules
• How to manage a laboratory proficiently; including people management, business plans, budgets, safety regulations, and quality management.

If you do not wish to study the full MSc, you can apply to PGCert where you study only four modules.

Fees and funding