Scientific Leadership and Innovation* (30 credits)
This module will focus on key professional competencies, equipping you with the the knowledge, insight and frameworks to identify emerging issues in the field, develop innovative solutions and lead on new scientific endeavours. We take a discussion-based approach to delivery, using case studies and lived experiences to develop a keen understanding of biomedical ethics, leadership and project management. The assessment strategy provides you an opportunity to pursue an area of personal interest and demonstrate your commitment to continued professional development and communities of practice.

Advanced Research Skills* (30 credits)
This module focusses on the development of Advanced Scientific Research Skills. Through a series of tutorial sessions, student-led journal clubs, laboratory practical's and multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT) you will develop both your scientific practice (interpretation, critique, communication) and practical laboratory skills. Teaching will be centred around a core clinical case study with diagnostic elements applicable to both the haematology and medical microbiology routes. MDT meetings will provide the opportunity to share expertise.

Research Project* (60 credits)
This module represents the culmination of your learning as a Masters student. This is an excellent opportunity for you to work alongside colleagues to undertake a significant research project. This could include lab-based research here within the School; clinical audits in partnership with local NHS providers; data analysis or a systematic review. The module will end with a mini student-conference, providing you with an opportunity to meet all of your colleagues, present your main findings in a professional setting and learn what each of you has been doing. Practitioner Biomedical Scientists, or equivalent, taking this programme are expected to design a project based on their personal area of speciality and conducted within their workplace. It is expected that the project will reflect a partnership between their workplace and the University.

* Module shared with students following the MSc Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology)

Students who have attained the IBMS Specialist Diploma and are successfully enrolling with accredited prior certified learning are exempt from the following module: Advanced Research Skills.

Requirements for an award

In order to obtain the Master’s degree, students are required to satisfactorily accrue 180 M Level credits. Students who exit having accrued 60 or 120 M Level credits excluding the ‘Research Project’ are eligible to be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) and Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) respectively.

Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology (30 credits)
The aim of this module is to give you a deep understanding of the role that Clinical Biochemistry and Medical Immunology departments play in the provision of healthcare across the UK. You will explore how disease and disorders relevant to Blood Sciences affect the human body with emphasis on incidence/prevalence, aetiology and pathology (cellular, molecular or whole system). You will develop key analytical skills used to assess, investigate and evaluate pathobiology and patient pathways, focusing on the different biomarkers available and their roles in screening, diagnosis, monitoring or prognosis.

Haematology and Transfusion Science (30 credits)
You will gain a deeper understanding of how pathobiology can adversely affect metabolism and physiology. As part of this module, you will meet practicing health professionals from local NHS Trusts. They will talk to you about their role in the delivery of modern-day health care and explain how health practitioners working in Haematology and Blood Transfusion use pathobiology knowledge to assess, investigate and evaluate patient needs.