Biomedical Blood Science

Keele University

Postgraduate

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  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Keele

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    Different dates available

The School of Life Science has developed an extremely active and successful undergraduate, Biomedical Science programme
We have embraced specialists working in local NHS Trusts to develop outstanding, collaborative relationships covering key diagnostic and clinical specialties
Not only do students benefit from the inclusion of such specialist practitioners onto our teaching programmes, but could also be offered highly competitive research opportunities working within the hospital itself

This MSc programme builds on this wealth of experience and best practice to enable well-qualified students to develop their scientific training and employability skills within a Biomedical context
The need for innovation and a multidisciplinary approach to Biomedical Science has never been more important
The teaching strategies embedded within this programme embrace these principles in its pursuit of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Immunology and Haematology

IBMS Accreditation
This programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) as the professional body of Biomedical Scientists within the United Kingdom
The IBMS aims to promote and develop the role of Biomedical Science within healthcare to deliver he best possible service for patient care and safety

Accreditation is a process of peer review and recognition by the profession of the achievement of quality standards for delivering Masters level programmes

Individuals awarded a Masters degree accredited by the Institute are eligible for the title of Chartered Scientist and the designation CSci if they meet the other eligibility criteria of corporate membership and active engagement in Continued Professional Development

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Keele (Staffordshire)
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Keele University, ST5 5BG

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About this course

Applicants are expected to hold either a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in Biomedical Science, or equivalent Life Science bachelor programme. Applications from candidates who do not meet this criteria, but can demonstrate appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience will also be considered. Note that applicants who have attained the IBMS Specialist Diploma may be eligible to enrol with accredited prior certified learning with reduced tuition fees and limited module exemption. International applicants are expected to have a attained an IELTS score of at least 6.5 or...

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Subjects

  • Biomedical
  • Biomedical Science
  • Accredited
  • Project
  • Teaching
  • Planning
  • Immunology
  • Biochemistry

Course programme

This one year programme is structured so that all taught sessions are delivered in just two days of the working week. Full-time students are expected to engage in independent study for the remaining 3 days per week. Consolidating taught sessions in this way allows greater flexibility for part-time students who will be expected to attend one day a week for two academic years, reducing potential impact in terms of workforce planning for employers and direct contact for students with needs outside of their academic responsibilities.
Semester 1 will focus on two main areas, the first being Biomedical ethics, grant application and laboratory competencies. The second area focuses on the clinical and diagnostic implications of Blood Science for patients and health workers, with the major emphasis being on Clinical Biochemistry.
Semester 2 will also focus on two main themes; firstly, business planning methodological approaches, analytical reasoning and research. Secondly, the clinical and diagnostic implications of Blood Science for patients and health workers, with the major emphasis being on Haematology and Immunology.
Compulsory Modules (each 15 credits) consist of:
Biomedical Ethics & Grant Proposal
Project Management & Business Planning
Advanced Laboratory Techniques*
Research Methodologies *
Case Studies in Blood Science I
Case Studies in Blood Science II
Clinical Pathology I
Clinical Pathology II
*Students who have attained the IBMS Specialist Diploma and are successfully enrolling with accredited prior certified learning are exempt from these two modules.
Dissertation – Biomedical Blood Science Research Project (60 credits)
This research project and final dissertation of 20,000 words is an excellent opportunity for students to undertake laboratory based research in their chosen topic and should provide an opportunity for them to demonstrate their understanding of the field via applications in Biomedical Science. Biomedical Science practitioners are expected to complete the laboratory and data collection aspects of this module in conjunction with their employers.
Requirements for an Award
In order to obtain the Masters degree, students are required to satisfactorily accrue 180 M Level credits. Students who exit having accrued 60 or 120 M Level credits excluding the ‘Dissertation – Biomedical Blood Science Research Project’ are eligible to be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) and Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) respectively.

Additional information

A Masters level qualification is also one of the entry criteria for the Institute’s Higher Specialist Examination and award of the Higher Specialist Diploma, a pre-requisite for the membership grade of Fellowship and designation FIBMS The aim of IBMS accreditation is to ensure that, through a spirit of partnership between the Institute and the University, a good quality degree is achieved that prepares the student for employment in circumstances requiring sound judgement, critical thinking, personal responsibility and initiative in complex and unpredictable professional environments The Institute lists 10 advantages of IBMS accreditation: Advances professional practice to benefit healthcare services and professions related to biomedical science Develops specific knowledge and competence that underpins biomedical science Provides expertise to support development of appropriate education and training Ensures curriculum content is both current and anticipatory of future change Facilitates peer recognition of education and best practice and the dissemination of information through education and employer networks Ensures qualification is fit for purpose Recognises the achievement of a benchmark standard of education The degree award provides access to professional body membership as a Chartered Scientist and for entry to the Higher Specialist Diploma examination Strengthens links between the professional body, education providers employers and students Provides eligibility for the Higher Education Institution (HEI) to become a member of HUCBMS (Heads of University Centres of Biomedical Science)

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