Biomedical Science (Haematology and Transfusion Science)

Study mode:On campus Study type:Part-time Languages: English
Local:$ 9.47 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 13.9 k / Year(s) Deadline: Sep 26, 2024
401–500 place StudyQA ranking:2743 Duration:12 months

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Haematologists specialise in disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues, and their contribution to patient care is fundamental and wide-ranging. Whether youre 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.

Why study MSc Biomedical Science -Haematology and Transfusion Science at Middlesex?

Our Biomedical Science courses have a burgeoning international reputation, due to our world-class research in areas including biomarkers, public health and bio modelling. 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.

Our course has a strong practical element, with an emphasis on developing laboratory skills and gaining hands-on experience of diagnostic techniques. Our teaching and research facilities surpass those at some UK medical schools, with £3 million specialist labs equipped with the most up-to-date technology- the perfect place to work on your own research project. Youll learn to use cutting-edge equipment, including MALDI-TOF mass spectrometers and flow cyto meters; we have a molecular biology laboratory for techniques such as DNA sequencing, real-time PCR, electrophoresis and HPLC, fully-equipped proteomics facilities, a microbiology lab and an incredibly modern cell culture facility.

Course highlights

* Course leader Dr Colin Casimir is famed for his research into the biology of haemopoietic stem cells and gene therapy for haematologic conditions. He is the holder of a number of international patents, and his research has been published in top international journals, including the British Journal of Haematology.
* Other teaching staff include Dr Stephen Butler, a world expert on cancer biomarkers and reproductive biochemistry; Dr Ajit Shah, a former principal scientist at GlaxoSmithKline; and Dr Lucy Ghali, an expert in immunohistochemistry. Guest lecturers include Peter Gregory, haematology services manager at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Trust.
* Our staff are supportive and hands-on ever-ready with advice on your studies, theyre also known for their strong pastoral care and for going the extra mile for their students. All our teaching staff are involved in research.
* The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, so on graduation youll have fulfilled the academic requirement for Licentiate membership of the institute; you can apply for student membership while you study.
* We work with London hospitals and NHS laboratories to ensure youre fully versed in both the latest practice and the latest research. Youll visit diagnostic laboratories and of course, our location gives you easy access to the British Library, the Science Museum, the Royal Institution and more.

Career support

The expertise of biomedical scientists is something that everyone, at some point in their lives, will benefit from - 70 per cent of patient diagnoses in the UK are based on laboratory results. Biomedical science is the second largest profession registered by the Health Professions Council, and is a fast-moving field in which there is a high demand for well-qualified graduates.

Our course will equip you with all the skills you need to work in a diagnostic laboratory in an NHS or private hospital or in research (an MSc is increasingly becoming a requirement for the latter). Biomedical scientists also work in primary care, in doctors surgeries and clinics, or there are opportunities with the National Blood Service, Public Health England, the Medical Research Council and the Health and Safety Executive.
Other sectors you could work in include the pharmaceutical industry, academia, education, biotechnology, and even areas like patent law, forensic science and science journalism.

There are opportunities to work in management, running a lab, or as a consultant, and international roles in hospitals, schools and universities. A lot of our students go on to do a PhD. If youre already working in haematology, our MSc will help you progress to a more senior position.

Modules include:

* Advanced Bio-analytical Techniques
* Biomedical Ethics and Law
* Blood Analysis and Pathology
* Experimental Design and Statistics
* Haemato-oncology
* Laboratory Leadership and Management
* Research Project

Lecturers

Colin Casimir is the course leader for our MSc Biomedical Science (Haematology Transfusion).

* A good BA degree equivalent to a British second-class honours degree. * Evidence of your English language level, such as one of the English language tests shown below * Two letters of reference from an academic source * In some cases a GMAT score of over 550 will also be required. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

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