Blood Science (Distance Learning) - MSc

Master

Distance

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

The Blood Science (Distance Learning) MSc course is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of the emerging, mixed-disciplinary field of blood science.

This master's specialisation combines haematology, immunology, transfusion and clinical biochemistry developed from the increasing automation within pathology.

Created with input from current practitioners in the field, the course is suitable for biomedical science practitioners, graduates of biomedical or related human sciences and those who want work or already are working in blood science departments within pathology.

Taught entirely online, your physical attendance will not be required on campus and you can learn at your own pace with the support of our biomedical science team.

You’ll examine different theoretical perspectives, methodological approaches, research interests and practical applications.

Each module has a module leader who is responsible for developing the curriculum and coordinating the production of the online learning materials. Some sessions are broadcast live with modules running as taught sessions in the University, so you can engage with tutors, lecturers and other students.

You can also contact your module leader and discuss ideas with other students via email, discussion boards and during live peer-to-peer support sessions.

Your final research project will be conducted in your place of work with joint supervision provided by your laboratory training officer and a member of staff from the School of Human Sciences. For those not working in a suitable laboratory, research may be conducted at London Metropolitan University with additional bench fees for materials.

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Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now closed
SeptemberEnrolment now closed

About this course

a first or second class honours first degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or life sciences subjects (that included appropriate biomedical content), although other subjects may be considered

This master's course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), offering you the advantage of the opportunities for knowledge and career development this respected body provides. Delivered as a flexible online programme through our online portal, WebLearn, you’ll be able to fit your studies around

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Subjects

  • Immunology
  • IT
  • Biochemistry
  • Pathology
  • Biomedical
  • Biomedical Science
  • Materials
  • University
  • Project
  • Advanced Immunology
  • Bioethics
  • Research
  • Clinical Biochemistry

Course programme

Year 1 modules include:
  • Advanced Immunology (core, 20 credits)
  • Bioethics, Research and Grant Proposal (core, 20 credits)
  • Clinical Biochemistry (core, 20 credits)
  • Haematology (core, 20 credits)
  • Research Project (Biomedical Science) (core, 60 credits)
  • Transfusion Science (core, 20 credits)
  • Haemoglobinopathies (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Disease (option, 20 credits)
  • Introduction to Cell Biology (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Cellular Pathology (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Clinical Genetics (option, 20 credits)
  • Introduction to General Microbiology (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Medical Microbiology (option, 20 credits)
  • Introduction to Molecular Biology and Genetics (option, 10 credits)
  • Introduction to Toxicology (option, 10 credits)
Assessment
  • Exercises and short phase tests will be used to provide you with feedback on your progress.
  • Summative assessment of your knowledge base and understanding will be incorporated into formal in-course tests and exercises, personal learning logs and end of module assessments completed at the end of each unit.
  • Your master's research project assessment will culminate in the presentation of a dissertation and a poster presentation via a face-to-face messaging system or similar technology.

Additional information

The fees are £670 per 10-credit module and £910 per 20-credit module, with the exception of The Research Project module, costing £2,510, plus a workbench fee charge if conducted in our laboratories. Before this module is taken the Bioethics Research and Grant Proposal module must have been passed first. Registrations onto the Project module from Autumn 2021 onwards, which will be eligible for a discount to £2020, plus any applicable workbench fees if a valid IBMS membership is held upon registration.

Blood Science (Distance Learning) - MSc

Price on request