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Biomedical Science: Haematology (with Professional Placement) (Taught)

  • 1 Study option
  • Postgraduate
Penrhyn Road Campus
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.

  • Our expert teaching staff and guest speakers will help you gain an in-depth understanding of haematological disease processes and the latest diagnostic techniques.

  • The University has extensive links to leading healthcare and research laboratories, such as GlaxoSmithKline, the National Blood Transfusion and Transplant Service and local teaching hospitals.

About this course

This course will introduce you to key concepts of haematopoietic stem cells and normal blood cell production. This course focusses on disease processes, the underlying pathological mechanisms, how they are diagnosed and personalised patient treatments.

During your time at Kingston, the course will offer guidance and preparation for your future IBMS registration. An extended laboratory research project will enable you to pursue an area of interest in depth.

Practising expert biomedical scientists are an integral part of the teaching team and ensure that the programme content reflects current practice. Academic staff at the University provide the opportunity for involvement in internationally-recognised research.

In addition to the standard 12-month programme, we also offer the course as a two-year postgraduate programme with an integrated work placement component. This option is available for both international and full-time home/EU students of this course.

Career opportunities

Graduates have gone on to roles in a wide variety of biomedical science careers, such as in hospital and commercial laboratories, research, teaching and sales.

Modules

Course Modules

Example modules

  • Anaemia, Haemostasis and Blood Transfusion

  • Haematological Malignancy

  • Immunology and the Biology of Disease

For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Biomedical Science, Institute of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Penrhyn Road Campus

Study options

  • MSc • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 2 Years

Start dates

Entry requirements

A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in biomedical science or a relevant discipline. All applicants must demonstrate sufficient understanding of immunology and haematology. Other biology and medical science degrees will be considered on an individual basis. All applicants must demonstrate sufficient understanding of immunology and haematology. Applications are considered individually and candidates with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Our September 2027 postgraduate tuition fees are currently under review. You can view our current cycle fees via the link provided, which will give an indication of expected pricing for the next intake.

Please note that any offer letter issued will confirm the final tuition fee for your chosen course.

We recommend checking this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.

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