Undergraduate Foundation Programme for BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

Program Overview

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An Undergraduate Foundation is a one-year (3 term) programme which offers successful students a pathway to UK university. Students will typically study 3-4 subjects, depending on the pathway chosen or the intended progression degree, as well as English Language. One of the most important requirements for university entry is English language level and as well as filling any academic gaps, English language is critical for success. Students, on average, may spend up to five hours per week per subject in class and be expected to allocate a similar number of hours to independent study. The benefits of an Undergraduate Foundation include;

a focused pathway that is designed to offer the best chance of entry to university 

a guaranteed opportunity for progression to a partner university (subject to achieving the pass mark required), giving you peace of mind 

the opportunity to study on university campus, so you feel part of the university from the moment you arrive

the support of a personal tutor and subject tutors to ensure you stay on track with your study 

to live in university accommodation - mixing with current undergraduate students 

independence. Students are responsible for managing their own time, their independent study, completing homework, cooking, shopping and their budget.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

The Master of Biomedical Sciences - Transfusion Medicine & Stem Cells track (MBS-TMS) is a two-year, 42-credit hour thesis master's program offered by Alfaisal University in collaboration with the Regional Laboratory and Blood Bank of the Ministry of Health.

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Objectives:

• Introduce graduate students to basic science concepts in transfusion medicine and stem cells transplantation.
• Equip students with research methods and presentation skills.
• Focus on principles of transfusion medicine, red blood cell biochemistry, basic genetics, stem cells transplantation and biology.
• Introduce quality management systems and their applications in the blood transfusion process.
• Strengthen research and presentation skills (oral and written).
• Improve clinical practice.

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Careers:

The program is designed to provide graduates with advanced knowledge in consultation services to other health care workers and the administration and supervision of transfusion and stem cells services.

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Other:

• The program is offered to individuals holding a Bachelor of Medicine or Applied Medical Sciences such as clinical laboratory science/medical technology.
• The clinical portions of the program will be performed at the Ministry of Health (MOH) Blood Bank & associated Stem Cell Laboratories.
• Upon completion, students will be awarded a degree in Master of Biomedical Sciences in Transfusion Medicine and Stem Cells from Alfaisal University.