Biomedical Science (Online), MSc/PGDip/PGCert

University of Greenwich

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Duration

    2 Years

Our Biomedical Science course is aimed at health sector employees who want to keep up-to-date with latest developments in biomedical science, healthcare management and related subjects. The course is managed by a consortium of NHS Trusts, Pathology Joint Ventures, Public Health England and the University of Greenwich. The modules are approved for continuing professional development (CPD) by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the leading body for current practitioners in the field.

There are currently 17 modules available to study online with full support from an experienced practitioner. Each one has been specifically tailored to meet workplace needs. Together they provide a flexible, practical way to learn, either for CPD or towards a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Diploma (PGDip) or full master's degree (MSc).

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OctoberEnrolment now closed
AprilEnrolment now closed

About this course

Courses are suitable for healthcare professionals including biomedical, clinical and research scientists; laboratory, hospital and health service managers; nurses, pharmacists and medical technical officers; quality, health and safety and risk and governance managers.

BioMed Online helps employees across the health sector to stay abreast of the latest developments in biomedical science and related subjects. You may already have a qualification in a science such as biology, biochemistry, chemistry or pharmacy at a range of levels from HNC or BSc to PhD.

You should have a BSc or MSc from an EU university or equivalent professional clinical qualification, or experience gained within the NHS or an equivalent healthcare setting. Equivalent qualifications from a non-EU university will be assessed on an individual basis.

What you should know about this course
You can begin online courses in April or October. Scholarships are available, please contact the Biomed Online office for details.
Our online courses are mapped to the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework.
Complete two 12-week modules to gain a PGCert in Biomedical Science (Online) award, a PGCert in Healthcare Quality Management or a PGCert in Healthcare Management.
Complete four 12-week modules to gain a PGDip in Biomedical Science (Online), Healthcare Quality Management or Healthcare Management.
Complete four modules and a research project to gain an MSc Biomedical Science (Online). The MSc is validated by the University of Greenwich and accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.

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Subjects

  • Pathology
  • Quality
  • Biomedical Science
  • University
  • Project
  • Healthcare
  • Quality management
  • Quality Training
  • Biomedical

Course programme

Year 1

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
  • Lung Disease (30 credits)
  • Renal Disease (30 credits)
  • Diagnosis of Breast Cancer (30 credits)
  • Immunocytochemistry in Diagnostic Cellular Pathology (30 credits)
  • Clinical Data Interpretation (30 credits)
  • Diagnostic Haemostasis and Thrombosis (30 credits)
  • Applied Haemostasis and Thrombosis (30 credits)
  • Haemoglobinopathies (30 credits)
  • Haemolytic Anaemias (30 credits)
  • Parasitology (30 credits)
  • Implementing Advanced Quality Management (30 credits)
  • Governance and Risk Management (30 credits)
  • Robotics and Automation (in Laboratory Science) (30 credits)
  • Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis in Healthcare Settings (30 credits)
  • Analysis of Nucleic Acids (30 credits)
  • Advanced Human Genetics (30 credits)
  • Management of Healthcare Associated Infection (30 credits)
  • Quality Systems Management (30 credits)
  • Point of Care Testing (30 credits)
  • Blood Transfusion (30 credits)
  • Managing Learning and Development in Healthcare (30 credits)
  • Diabetes and the Clinical Laboratory (30 credits)
  • Antibiotics (30 credits)
Year 2

Students are required to choose 90 credits from this list of options.
  • Lung Disease (30 credits)
  • Renal Disease (30 credits)
  • Diagnosis of Breast Cancer (30 credits)
  • Immunocytochemistry in Diagnostic Cellular Pathology (30 credits)
  • Clinical Data Interpretation (30 credits)
  • Diagnostic Haemostasis and Thrombosis (30 credits)
  • Applied Haemostasis and Thrombosis (30 credits)
  • Haemoglobinopathies (30 credits)
  • Haemolytic Anaemias (30 credits)
  • Parasitology (30 credits)
  • Implementing Advanced Quality Management (30 credits)
  • Governance and Risk Management (30 credits)
  • Robotics and Automation (in Laboratory Science) (30 credits)
  • Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis in Healthcare Settings (30 credits)
  • Analysis of Nucleic Acids (30 credits)
  • Advanced Human Genetics (30 credits)
  • Management of Healthcare Associated Infection (30 credits)
  • Quality Systems Management (30 credits)
  • Point of Care Testing (30 credits)
  • Blood Transfusion (30 credits)
  • Managing Learning and Development in Healthcare (30 credits)
  • Diabetes and the Clinical Laboratory (30 credits)
  • Antibiotics (30 credits)
Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

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