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Advanced Biomedical Science – (M.Sc.)
De Montfort University
Health and Life Sciences| Location: | Leicester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of De Montfort University
Why this course?
* Enhances opportunities for progression within the pathology services
* Provides biomedical science professionals with an enhanced portfolio of skills
* Choose specific areas of speciality study
* Interaction with other healthcare professionals
* Variety of visiting lecturers from many disciplines
* The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS)
Career opportunities
This course will enhance career prospects for graduates of the full-time route into the NHS, and will enable HPC-registered biomedical scientists to increase their opportunities for progression within the NHS or equivalent pathology services. It has been developed in conjunction with local health trusts who support this initiative and contribute to the teaching and learning. It will assist managers and staff to meet their objectives in relation to agenda for change.
Contents
In the first semester you will study the following modules (all worth 15 credits):
* Research Designs in Health focuses on study design, through collection and presentation of data, to data analysis and the writing up of research results.
* Evidence-Based Practice aims to ensure that individual client care is based on the best available evidence rather than personal opinion and past practices.
Plus a choice from two of the following:
* Advanced Molecular Biology and Genomics gives grounding in current laboratory technique and theory, and a critical overview of current concepts
* Cancer Biology builds upon basic knowledge in the area of cancer biology
* Advanced Topics in Biomedical Science discusses current concepts, controversies and latest methodological advances in Biomedical Science.
In the second semester you will study:
* Strategic Leadership and Effective Management (30 credits) will encourage you to analyse various approaches with respect to healthcare provision
* The Research Project (60 credits) will provide you with the opportunity to design, execute and report upon a laboratory-based scientific project, either developing a method or addressing a research problem.
Plus, one pathology speciality module (30 credits) from a choice of:
* Advanced Haematology and Transfusion Science develops basic knowledge in haemostasis, anaemias, myeloproliferative diseases and transfusion science practice
* Advanced Medical Microbiology focuses on host-microbe interactions involving (mainly) bacteria and viruses, as well as modern techniques of microbial analysis of relevance to clinical microbiology
* Advanced Chemical Pathology is designed to give a thorough grounding in current laboratory technique and theory, diagnostic interpretation and a critical overview of current concepts and developments in the modern clinical chemistry laboratory
* Advanced Immunopathology addresses current issues in immunopathology for Biomedical Science professionals. The module will cover the influence of drugs on the immune system and with the principles and techniques of immunostimulation, immunosuppression and immunoprophylaxis
* Advanced Histopathology and Cytopathology will provide a thorough grounding in current laboratory technique and theory, and diagnostic interpretation in cellular pathology. This will include the Human Tissue Act and specimen collection, health and safety fixation and antigen retrieval. You will study your chosen specialism at an advanced level, through selecting your optional modules. In the final year you will carry out a research project (dissertation) in your NHS laboratory. This will enable you to choose and research a particular topic in depth. Following the submission of the dissertation there will be an oral presentation and questions.
Teaching/assessment
Assessment will be via a number of different methods including essays, presentations, seen exams, poster presentations, plus a final dissertation.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Other qualifications with relevant Normally a minimum of a 2:2 or equivalent Honours degree in Biomedical Science, or a relevant biological subject. experience may be considered. Please contact us for further information. In addition to this part-time students will also need relevant professional experience (this would be normal practice as a Health Professions Council (HPC)- registered biomedical scientist working in the NHS). Experienced practitioners are encouraged to apply.
Students whose first language is not English and/or have not been taught and examined solely in an English medium will generally need to provide evidence of their English language in the form of an IELTS or recognised equivalent examination The score required is typically IELTS 6.0 for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught courses within the Faculty of Technology.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
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