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Transfusion, Transplantation and Tissue Banking – (M.Sc.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Edinburgh
This part-time programme is organised in conjunction with the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service and the British Blood Transfusion Society, which both have leading international reputations in the fields of transfusion, transplantation and tissue banking. It is primarily intended for those working in the Health Service and aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the science, regulations and international practices in the fields of transfusion, transplantation & tissue banking for those aiming for more senior management roles in healthcare organisations.
It is intended that the programme is aligned with the Health Service requirements for career progression for biomedical scientists, clinical scientists and other healthcare professionals working in these fields.
Learning OutcomesStudents who successfully complete the Masters will be expected to achieve background academic knowledge and an understanding of how to apply this in the following fields:
* Donation of blood, organs and tissues;
* Components, reagents and products - principles and processes;
* Clinical transfusion practice;
* Clinical laboratory practice (as it relates to transfusion, transplantation and tissue banking);
* Transfusion microbiology;
* Quality, information technology and planning skills;
* Management skills; and research skills.
Contents
The programme contains eight one-week modules, combining lectures, tutorials and assessments, to supplement students´ self-directed learning between courses. After two years, three exams are taken leading to the Diploma qualification. Successful candidates may undertake a research project in the third year to achieve the Masters qualification.
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Take testRequirements
Applicants should have a good honours degree in a relevant biological science, preferably be working in a transfusion, transplantation or tissue-banking environment and should be able to communicate well in English both in writing and verbally (IELTS score 7.0 with at least 6.5 in all sections). Applicants should also, preferably, have at least two years' experience of working in a relevant discipline in a healthcare setting.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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