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Programme code | 7PANM001T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Patricia Denning-Kendall
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Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
School/department | School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This programme aims to develop the student’s interest in and knowledge and understanding of essential theory, practical techniques and some research methods relating to the clinical sciences underpinning transplantation and transfusion medicine. There is also an emphasis on transferable skills such as comprehension, writing in different styles and conference presentations.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Acquisition of 1–9 and 11 is through a combination of lectures by departmental staff and visiting experts, tutorials and tests (formative assessments), practical classes and laboratory placements in service labs. (TTS-A (1&2), TTS-B (1&2), TTS-C (1&2), TTS-D (1 &2) Acquisition of 9 and 10 in particular is through a small research project (TTS-E). Throughout, the student is encouraged to undertake independent reading both to supplement and consolidate what is being taught/learnt and to broaden their individual knowledge and understanding. This is developed during tutorial sessions. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Testing the knowledge base is through a combination of unseen written examination (1-7), short answer questions examination (1, 2), continuous assessment (1-7), written assignments (1-11), and project thesis. (1-11) |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Intellectual skills are developed through the teaching and learning programme outlined in A (above). Skills 5 6 & 7 are covered by an extensive lecture course ;TTSA (1&2), TTS-B (1&2), TTS-D (1&2) Skills 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 are specifically developed using assignment tasks, each of which covers key skills and subject areas. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Written assignments are used to assess skills 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 in Units TTS-A (1&2), TTS-B (1&2), TTS-C (1&2) and TTS-D (1&2). Literature review for research project is used to assess skill 1, 2, 3 and 4. (TTS-E) Project thesis and practical reports are used to assess skills 1, 2 and 3, 4, 5 and 8. TTS-C (1&2) and TTS-E. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Practical laboratory skills (1) are taught in practical classes and research project. (TTS-C1&2 & TTS-E) Acquisition of 2 is through lectures, tutorials, practical classes and the research project. Skill 3 is acquired by lectures practice in TTS-B2 and TTS-E Skills 4, 5, 6 and 7 are acquired through all aspects of the teaching programme, but particularly through feedback on written assignments, and research project. Skill 8 is acquired during practical classes (TTS-C1 & 2) and tutorials (TTS-A1 & 2 and TTS-B1 & 2) Skills 9 and 10 are acquired throughout the course. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Skills 1, 2, 6 and 7 are assessed by writing up the experimental work as reports and Research Project Thesis. (TTS-C1&2 and TTS-E) Skill 2 is assessed by unseen written examination (TTS-D2) Skills 3 & 6 are assessed during a seminar under examination conditions where the results of the research projects are presented (TTS-E) and also in TTS-B2 The other skills are not formally assessed. |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Students enrolled on this course come from a very wide range of backgrounds. Some are new graduates, some are senior medical staff, for example possibly involved in the running of a transfusion service in a developing country. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
At the end of stage 1 students will have a sound working knowledge of the haematological, microbiological and immunological principles underlying transplantation and transfusion medicine. They will have a critical understanding of current practice and recent advances. They will have developed an appreciation of current laboratory diagnostic services. They will be able to use statistical methods to analyse data and use systematic methods to carry out literature reviews. They will show originality in the application of knowledge and understand how the boundaries of knowledge are advanced by research. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
In Stage 2 students plan, execute and report a small research project. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
This course is unique in Europe in providing an opportunity for a comprehensive and in-depth period of study at Masters level of transfusion and transplantation sciences. Clinical transfusion and transplantation practice is widely regarded as being of the highest standard in the UK. This course benefits from the teaching and research expertise provided by the Bristol Institute for Transfusion Sciences, the University of Bristol School of Cellular & Molecular Medicine, the International Blood Group Reference Laboratory and National Blood and Transplant (NHSBT).
The structure of the course has been developed to cater for the requirements of employers who are unwilling to allow staff to attend block release of more than two weeks.
Support for the course has been obtained from British Transplantation Society, Royal College of Physicians, British Blood Transfusion Society. It is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
A student may enrol for PGC or PGD rather than MSc.
There is a limit (at the Course Director's discretion) to the total number of students admitted per year.
Dr Tricia Denning-Kendall, NHSBT 500 Northway,, North Bristol Park, Filton, Bristol, BS37 7QH Tel. 0117 921 7344.
Programme structure
The MSc programme consists of nine units. A1 and A2, B1 and B2 and D1 and D2 are taught through informal lectures, interactive tutorials and assignments. Transfusion and Transplantation in Practice (C1 and C2) is a course of practical work and hands-on demonstrations in research and service labs in Bristol. The research project (E) allows you to plan, execute, analyse and write up an original investigation as a thesis under guidance from a supervisor. For the award of MSc, a pass in all units is mandatory. For the award of Diploma, a pass in units A1 and A2, B1 and B2, C1 and C2 and D1 and D2 is mandatory. For the award of Certificate, you must pass units A1 and A2, C1 and D1.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Transfusion and Transplantation Science (TTS-A1) | PANMM0016 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Pathology of Transfusion and Transplantation Science (TTS-A2) | PANMM0017 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Provision of Blood, Cells, Tissues and Organs (TTS-B1) | PANMM0018 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Clinical Transfusion and Transplantation (TTS-B2) | PANMM0019 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Transfusion and Transplantation Science in Action 1 (TTS-C1) | PANMM0010 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Transfusion and Transplantation Science in Action 2 (TTS-C2) | PANMM0011 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Research Methods and Biostatistics (TTS-D1) | PANMM0012 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Research Methods and Biostatistics (TTS-D2) | PANMM0013 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Research Project (TTS-E) | PANMM0005 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
MSc Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences | 180 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Pass mark for Merit is a weighted average of 60% in taught Units with at least 60% in TTS-E
Pass mark for Distinction is a weighted average of 70% in taught Units with at least 70% in TTS-E
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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