MSc PG Cert PG Dip Advanced Biomedical Science

• Normally a minimum of a 2:2 or equivalent Honours degree in Biomedical Science, or a relevant biological subject
• Other qualifications with relevant experience may be considered. Please contact us for more information
• In addition to this, part-time students will also need relevant professional experience (this would be normal practice as a HPC-registered biomedical scientist working in the NHS )
• Experienced practitioners are encouraged to apply
• If English is not your first language an score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and during the course if you need it. To find out more, please visit dmu.ac.uk/international

In the first semester you will study the following modules (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 EU World.

• 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 in 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 one of our laboratories or in your NHS laboratory (if you are an existing practitioner). 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.