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Note: Haematology with Blood Transfusion 1 and Haematology with Blood Transfusion 2 may be taken in either order. Immunity in Health and Disease is a pre-requisite for Haematology with Blood Transfusion 1.
How will I be assessed? These modules are assessed by means of coursework (weighted 50 per cent) and a three-hour written examination (weighted 50 per cent), which takes place in May or June.
Is there funding available? These modules are included in the University’s CPD portfolio. Funding might be available from your employer and the NHS East of England.
What career opportunities are there? All practising biomedical scientists must be registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC). As a condition of HPC registration all members of the registered workforce have to provide evidence that they participate in a CPD scheme. Those who obtain a Masters via credit accumulation will have the chance to progress with their career as such a qualification is a requirement for moving into more senior positions within the NHS.
Medical Microbiology 1 Medical Microbiology 2
Study mode: modular Module length: one term Number of credits: 15 Campus: Colchester
Typical entry requirements A relevant professional qualification and current registration with the HPC
Lower Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or relevant professional experience and qualifications that demonstrate ability to study at Masters level
Currently employed in a relevant field of practice
Where appropriate an English language requirement of TOEFL (570) or IELTS (6.5)
Alternative degrees and other professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Why take Medical Microbiology 1 and Medical Microbiology 2? These modules, along with our other postgraduate modules in biomedical science, are designed to give biomedical scientists working in NHS laboratories the opportunity to develop their skills and enhance their careers. All our biomedical science modules were developed in collaboration with local hospitals, and teaching is delivered by a number of specialist lecturers brought in from the NHS, as well as by staff in our School
You will need to obtain a maximum of one half-day’s release from work per week in order to take the modules, as teaching for each module is scheduled to take place on Mondays only, for three hours between 3pm and 8pm†
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Credits obtained for both these modules and our other postgraduate biomedical science modules may be used towards an award of study, such as an MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate.
What will I learn? Medical Microbiology 1 provides you with the opportunity to extend your knowledge and understanding of pathogenic organisms infecting a number of body systems, including the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and subsequent treatments. Lectures and seminar/workshop-like sessions will be used to demonstrate an understanding of the infective process, the immunological response, and the role the medical microbiology laboratory plays in the care of patients.
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Please note that these details are correct at time of going to press but are subject to change.
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