MSC Haematology and Transfusion Science
Manchester, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 22,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time | EUR 3667 part-time per 30 credits studied
Introduction
Mastering the science of blood – exploring its characteristics and disorders, and understanding how it’s transfused – impacts far beyond the laboratory.
We’ve designed our MSc Haematology and Transfusion Science degree to enable you to develop an advanced theoretical understanding and the practical techniques you’ll need to apply in a research or clinical context.
You’ll start by developing a well-rounded understanding of biomedical topics and learning about analytical techniques and human disorders. You’ll then look at a range of specialist modules – offering an in-depth look at everything from blood cells and diseases to blood groups, transfusion methods and immunological aspects of blood. From there, you'll be ready to tackle the issues that fascinate you, with an independent masters research project.
Features and Benefits
- Industry standards – Recognised for our expertise, the course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.
- Learn alongside leading researchers – We're ranked 15th in the UK for the power of our health and biomedical research (REF, 2021). From microbiology and musculoskeletal science to vascular biology and sports medicine, the pioneering research of our department has led to important advances in diagnosis and care.
- Professional connections – Our strong links with the Institute of Biomedical Science, the Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS trusts and hospitals in Manchester and the North West offer you the chance to undertake research projects in clinically relevant areas.
- Athena SWAN award – Manchester Met's commitment to promoting and advancing gender equality in STEM subjects has been recognised with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.
- Professional study environment – We’ve invested over £115 million to transform the way we teach and the way we learn. Our new Dalton building features dynamic learning spaces, world-class teaching and research facilities and collaborative study zones.
- Cutting-edge facilities – You’ll learn in our new Superlab and modern laboratories for blood biochemistry, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, and tissue culture. These facilities are home to an impressive array of specialist equipment such as full blood count analysers, coagulation analysers, platelet aggregometers, clinical chemistry analysers and lipid profile analysers, as well as a flow cytometry suite and full microscopy suite housing state-of-the-art imaging systems.
Admissions
Curriculum
Course information
Our master's in haematology and transfusion science is made up of nine core modules which you will study over one year full-time, or spread across three years if studying part-time. These modules are focused solely on haematology or transfusion science, including clinical haematology, haemostasis, and haematological malignancies, plus two specialist transfusion modules.
We have designed our Research Methods and Ethics in Biomedical Science modules to help you develop advanced skills in research methodologies. You’ll explore the evidenced-based and ethical frameworks you’ll need to complete your own in-depth, independent research project.
Our research
We represent one of the highest concentrations of health research excellence, ranking 15th in the UK for the power of our health and biomedical research (REF 2021).
Our research is targeted at alleviating the threats of infectious disease, cardiovascular disease, stroke and age-related decline to human health and wellbeing. We recognise that a fundamental understanding of how biology and biological interactions contribute to these disease conditions will inform clinical application and policy change to benefit human health and well-being. Our research stretches through prokaryote microbiology, through eukaryote cell, tissue and organ biology to clinical science and human population studies. We conduct basic and translational research to understand biological systems in disease, sensing and detecting by-products of disease and contemporary challenges, including ageing and the development of new technologies for personalised medicine.
Year 1
You'll study nine core modules, including an in-depth, independent research project. This course can be taught full-time over one year, or part-time for three years. If taught full-time, all modules will be taken within one year.
Core Modules
- Disorder Case Study
- Haematological Malignancies
- Research Project
- Research Methods and Ethics in Biomedical Science
- Clinical Haematology
- Analytical and Research Techniques in Biomedical Science
- Transfusion Pre-Compatibility Testing
- Antenatal Serology
- Haemostasis and Haemostatic Disorders
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career prospects
This course offers an avenue into a range of specialist fields like hospital science, the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries or public health and transfusion laboratories. The subjects you’ll cover will not only help you prepare for the Institute of Biomedical Science higher specialist examination, and the advanced practice that follows, but can also lay the groundwork for careers in research or teaching or to pursue studies towards a PhD.
Our work with the NHS and clinicians helps us keep our curriculum up-to-date and clinically relevant, ensuring that our graduates have the skills and knowledge which are vital for the workplace – and sought after by employers.
You’ll have careers support from the moment you join us and for up to three years after you’ve finished your course. We offer a range of services, both in the Department of Life Sciences and through the University’s Careers Service, with dedicated careers and employability advisers you can turn to for guidance and support.
Program delivery
Study
- Full-time 15% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 85% independent study
- Part-time 15% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 85% independent study
Assessment
- Full-time 80% coursework; 0% practical; 20% examination
- Part-time 80% coursework; 0% practical; 20% examination
Program Admission Requirements
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