Study location	United Kingdom, Bristol, Frenchay
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc
Course code	C99S12

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) An undergraduate degree (at least 2:2, or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Qualifications and/or relevant experience (and the ability to study at MSc Level) deemed equivalent by the Programme Leader. When writing your personal statement you should include whether you have previous transfusion and/or transplantation based experience The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, CAE or CPE, IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+ IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) CAE: 176 (with a minimum of 162 in each skill)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

You will study:

Applied Transfusion Science
Applied Transplantation Science
Research Project
Enterprise and Innovation
Management of Clinical Services
Research Methodology and Statistics

Career opportunities

MSc Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Science suits many areas of postgraduate development but is aimed at those wishing to, or already working in the field or transfusion or transplantation. If you are employed within NHSBT or NHS Trusts, you’ll upskill and develop within your existing role. Biomedical graduates could undertake this course to support entry into the profession.

As well as honing your skills, this master’s will support your career progression, enabling you to progress to a more senior, specialist role within this field. This includes a senior research, scientific or management role in the NHS.

You’ll gain an insight into many departments within NHSBT, including those conducting world-class research. You’ll gain practical experience and hands-on skills in their specialist teaching labs. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the skills needed for a career in a clinical scientific environment, as well as laboratory practice and management.

The course offers many benefits if you’re currently in employment in the NHS. You’ll have the flexibility to work alongside your studies, strengthening your employability. The high demand for transfusion and transplant specialists will enable you to pursue a life-long career within these clinical services.