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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,667 - ≈ € 12,523 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Kingston University
If you would like to acquire an in-depth understanding of disease processes and complement this with the study of an elected specialist discipline within pathology (haematology or medical microbiology), this course is ideal. Academic knowledge is linked to the practical applications of biomedical science, particularly in relation to modern diagnostic methods.
Where appropriate, practising biomedical scientists who are experts in their fields, will share information about the latest developments, and visits to specialist laboratories will further enhance links with the working environment.
This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. If you are unable to commit to the full masters programme, intermediate qualifications (PgCert/PgDip) are available.
What will you study?
Core modules will familiarise you with the theoretical and practical aspects of molecular medicine used in research and hospital laboratories; the molecular basis of immunological mechanisms; and cellular mechanisms of disease, the physiological manifestations and implications to public health.
You will also learn about the principles and practice of laboratory management in biomedical science, and study the skills required for researching and communicating in biomedical science. In each semester you will also study two modules in your elected specialist route.
In addition to subject-specific knowledge, the course aims to develop your communication and other skills. Your research project can be carried out either with one of the research groups within the School of Life Sciences, during a placement in a laboratory or with the NHS, or at your place of work.
Contents
Core modules
* Molecular Medicine
This module familiarises you with the theoretical and practical aspects of molecular medicine as used in research and practice in hospital laboratories.
* Immunology
This module covers the molecular basis of immunological mechanisms, and how to use this to approach contemporary problems in clinical immunology.
* Research and Organisation in Biomedical Science
This module introduces:
* the principles and practice of laboratory management in biomedical science; and
* the skills required for researching and communicating in biomedical science.
* Biology of Disease
Here you study the cellular mechanisms of disease. For specific examples, you also consider the physiological manifestations and public health implications.
* Research Project
You can carry out your research project with:
* one of the research groups within the School of Life Sciences;
* as part of a placement in a laboratory in industry; or
* as part of a placement in the National Health Service (NHS).
If you are a part-time student, you can carry out the research project at your place of work, either alongside your taught modules or during a third year.
Haematology modules
* Haemostatis and Thrombosis
This module investigates the principles of blood coagulation.
* Blood Transfusion
This module covers:
* the structure of medically important micro-organisms;
* the rationale and methods used to assign them to taxonomic groups; and
* the main characteristics relevant to their laboratory identification.
* Haemopoiesis and Anaemia
In this module, you study the regulation and control of haemopoiesis and how dysregulation leads to anaemia.
Medical Microbiology modules
* Control of Infectious Diseases
This module looks at how to control micro-organisms in the environment and in the individual.
* Microbiology in Clinical Practice
This module addresses the theory and practice of modern clinical microbiology. You examine selected micro-organisms of current medical importance in depth.
* Structure, Taxonomy and Characteristics of Micro-organisms of Medical Importance
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* Good honours degree or equivalent in a biologically-related discipline or professional experience.
* International students must have an IELTS score of 7 or equivalent
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
Accreditation
Many of the courses that we run are accredited and recognised by relevant professional bodies within their respective fields. As part of our commitment to providing quality, relevant courses we seek accreditation and recognition wherever possible. In fact the Higher Education Funding Council of England awarded us a quality rating for 'Excellence in teaching'.
Kingston Business School is also one of an elite number of UK business schools with Association of MBA accreditation of our MBA courses. Plus we have received EPAS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development for several of our postgraduate and undergraduate business programmes; only the second UK business school to receive this accreditation.
To view a full list of our accreditations, please visit our website.
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