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Kingston University: Biomedical Science: Haematology (with Professional Placement)
| Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
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| Department | Life Sciences |
| Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02033089932 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
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This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.
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Our expert teaching staff and guest speakers will help you gain an in-depth understanding of haematological disease processes and the latest diagnostic techniques.
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The University has extensive links to leading healthcare and research laboratories, such as GlaxoSmithKline, the National Blood Transfusion and Transplant Service and local teaching hospitals.
About this course
This course will introduce you to key concepts of haematopoietic stem cells and normal blood cell production. This course focusses on disease processes, the underlying pathological mechanisms, how they are diagnosed and personalised patient treatments.
During your time at Kingston, the course will offer guidance and preparation for your future IBMS registration. An extended laboratory research project will enable you to pursue an area of interest in depth.
Practising expert biomedical scientists are an integral part of the teaching team and ensure that the programme content reflects current practice. Academic staff at the University provide the opportunity for involvement in internationally-recognised research.
In addition to the standard 12-month programme, we also offer the course as a two-year postgraduate programme with an integrated work placement component. This option is available for both international and full-time home/EU students of this course.
Example modules
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Anaemia, Haemostasis and Blood Transfusion
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Haematological Malignancy
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Immunology and the Biology of Disease
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Career opportunities
Graduates have gone on to roles in a wide variety of biomedical science careers, such as in hospital and commercial laboratories, research, teaching and sales.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in biomedical science or a relevant discipline. All applicants must demonstrate sufficient understanding of immunology and haematology. Other biology and medical science degrees will be considered on an individual basis. All applicants must demonstrate sufficient understanding of immunology and haematology. Applications are considered individually and candidates with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| England | 10900 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 10900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10900 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in biomedical science or a relevant discipline. All applicants must demonstrate sufficient understanding of immunology and haematology. Other biology and medical science degrees will be considered on an individual basis. All applicants must demonstrate sufficient understanding of immunology and haematology. Applications are considered individually and candidates with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| England | 10900 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10900 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18500 GBP for Year 1 |
Overview
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