Haematology MSc

The MSc in Haematology is designed to enable you to develop an up-to-date, advanced understanding of the disorders of blood.

The MSc in Haematology is designed to enable you to develop an up-to-date, advanced understanding of the disorders of blood and blood science. The course will enable you to have a deeper understanding of blood, and its components, and how these can change in different clinical situations and diseases. 

Using critical analysis skills, you will evaluate new developments in research into the blood sciences.

Why study this course with us?

You will receive training in the skills required in the reading and interpretation of the literature and translating that into evidence-based practice. We aim to develop your research and writing skills so that you will be in a position to contribute to the scientific literature in an effective manner. You will also have the opportunity to develop your science communication skills.

This programme includes ‘Meet the Expert’ webinar series where, at the end of some lectures, there is a live webinar with an international expert. The aim of this webinar series is to reinforce what has been taught in the lecture, through scaffold learning and also to expose students to more experts within the haematology field.

The course culminates in the

Successful completion of this MSc programme can lead to a range of exciting career and research opportunities including careers in biomedical or clinical research, medicine, physician associate, PhD study or teaching.

Applicants must hold an appropriate first degree with a minimum of 2:2 honours (e.g. in Medicine, Biomedical Science, Dietetics, Human Biology) or hold appropriate professional qualifications and be able to demonstrate suitable background knowledge and skills.

Applications are invited from:

• those with related undergraduate degrees (e.g. Biomedical Science, Dietetics) or equivalent professional qualifications and background experience

   

• junior doctors

   

• NHS staff

   

• international students with appropriate qualifications

   

• international doctors or healthcare professionals

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