| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-02-10 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-01-27 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2023-11-25 |
Program Overview
Course overview
The MSc in Haematology is designed to enable you to develop an up-to-date, advanced understanding of the disorders of blood and blood science. The course will enable you to have a deeper understanding of blood, and its components, and how these can change in different clinical situations and diseases.
Using critical analysis skills, you will evaluate new developments in research into the blood sciences.
Why study this course with us?
You will receive training in the skills required in the reading and interpretation of the literature and translating that into evidence-based practice. We aim to develop your research and writing skills so that you will be in a position to contribute to the scientific literature in an effective manner. You will also have the opportunity to develop your science communication skills.
This programme includes ‘Meet the Expert’ webinar series where, at the end of some lectures, there is a live webinar with an international expert. The aim of this webinar series is to reinforce what has been taught in the lecture, through scaffold learning and also to expose students to more experts within the haematology field.
The course culminates in the
Research Dissertation
, which will be assessed through your production of a research article written in the style of publishable scientific work and a short oral presentation. Options could include literature, data or laboratory-based projects, depending on research interests.Successful completion of this MSc programme can lead to a range of exciting career and research opportunities including careers in biomedical or clinical research, medicine, physician associate, PhD study or teaching.
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Program Outline
Teaching methods
We deliver taught modules as three- or four-day intensive teaching blocks to facilitate students in employment. The course will be delivered using a blended learning model which includes face-to-face teaching as well as online learning.
Teaching is delivered by academics, but various healthcare professionals and clinical researchers also contribute to the course delivery.
Students are expected to work independently on assessments in between teaching blocks but maintain in contact with the module tutor either face-to-face or online. Students can attend additional support sessions to supplement learning.
Assessment
You will be assessed via coursework assignments which may include clinical reviews, literature reviews, case studies, posters or oral presentations.
Careers service
The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.
Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.
Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.
The location
The campus is close to the city centre of Chester, a city like no other and an amazing place to live as a student. While it is undoubtedly beautiful and packed with history, Chester is also a bustling 21st-century city balancing big-name shopping, eating and living with a thriving independent scene.
