General Information

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Please Note...

The course starting in October 2010 is now full and no more applications are being accepted.

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This taught programme is provided jointly by the Bristol Institute for Transfusion Sciences and the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (formerly Pathology and Microbiology), University of Bristol.

Keywords:

Biomedical Sciences, Blood Transfusion, Transplantation, Immunology, Haematology

Purpose:

Suitable for UK and overseas scientists from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds wishing to improve their employment prospects by extending their expertise in the laboratory aspects of stem cell and solid organ transplantation and blood transfusion. Also suitable for recent graduates of any biological discipline wishing to acquire relevant research training before undertaking a PhD. Provides a sound basis for a career in the biomedical laboratory or biomedical research. The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Scientists.

Programme Description:

The course aims to develop your interest, knowledge and understanding of the theory, practical techniques and research methodology relating to the clinical sciences underpinning transplantation and transfusion medicine. It consists of four taught Units

A - The Principles of Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences

B - The Application of Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences

C - Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences in Action (practical lab work)

D - Research Methods and Biostatistics

and an experimental Research Project

PGC - Units A and B only, PGD Units A, B, C and D only.

Programme Format and Assessment:

Lectures, tutorials, laboratory practicals, site visits, lab-based research project. Assessment by coursework, examination, project thesis, oral presentation.

Student Destinations:

Recent graduates have started careers as Clinical Scientists or Biomedical Scientists with the NHS, undertaken PhDs, or received promotion within their own organisation.

Funding:

PT students are normally supported by their employer. FT students can be self-funded but often obtain scholarships from their own countries. This course is recognised by the Department for International Development (DFID) under the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme. Students from developing Commonwealth countries meeting the Scheme criteria can apply for funding from this source. Further information on the DFID Scheme can be found by clicking here. Closing date for DFID applications is usually in February.

Application Procedure:

Click here to download a Postgraduate Application Form and a Referees Form from the University of Bristol website.

Please include a personal statement indicating why you wish to join the course in the Additional Information section of the Application Form.

Forms should be returned to the Faculty Office.

Contact for further information:

Dr Patricia Denning-Kendall (Course Director)

e-mail: p.a.denning-kendall@bristol.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 117 921 7344

FAX: +44 (0) 117 912 5790

Further Information available:

Click here for more detailed information about the course (on this website)

Click here for the University of Bristol website with information on the University and living in Bristol

Click here for University of Bristol taught postgraduate prospectus 2010 - 2011 for the course (including fee structure)

Current students can access the University of Bristol Blackboard server by clicking here.

(Page updated 01-Sep-10 .)

Key Facts

MSc, Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) or Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) available

Study Mode:

Part Time (PT), Full Time (FT)

Duration:

FT MSc: One year; 

FT PGCert, PGDip: 6 months

PT MSc: 8 blocks of two weeks over 2 years plus research project at place of work over 1 year.

PT PGCert, PGDip: 8 blocks of two weeks over 2 years.

Course starts in October.

Final examinations in April.

Closing Date:

None, but the course is usually full by the beginning of April. After this date, enquire.

Entry Requirements:

Minimum 2:1 in a biological science degree, medicine, dentistry, or equivalent overseas qualification. Non-degree qualifications may be considered if proof of relevant laboratory experience and other academic achievement is provided.

PT students are normally employed, and supported by their employer to carry out a research project in their home laboratory.

IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each part.

TOEFL paper-based: 640

TOEFL computer-based: 273

Intake: 

up to 16 students per year

Tuition Fees (2010-11): 

(for the whole course)

FT Non -EU: £15,550

FT EU: £4,700

PT over 2 or 3 years, pro rata per year, see UoB website.

PGDip and PGCert Fees: see UoB website

Location:

All teaching is at the 

Filton Blood Centre:

NHSBT

North Bristol Park

Filton

Bristol BS35 7QG

Practical classes and research projects are conducted in labs at the Filton Blood Centre, the Bristol Institute for Transfusion Sciences, or Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine.