BM7044 - Transfusion Science (2025/26)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2025/26 | ||||||||||||
| Module title | Transfusion Science | ||||||||||||
| Module level | Masters (07) | ||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 20 | ||||||||||||
| School | School of Human Sciences | ||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 200 | ||||||||||||
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| Running in 2025/26(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module provides an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the theory and practice of transfusion and transplantation. It investigates the scientific principles of immunology, microbiology, haematology, and medical technology that underlie the practice of transfusion and transplantation, with attention to current trends and research. The module also explores the ethical issues associated with transfusion and transplantation.
Syllabus
The syllabus includes all aspects of blood transfusion medicine, including immunology and genetics of blood group systems, the functions and utilisation of blood and its components, therapeutic procedures related to disease treatment, blood collection and component production, automated blood collection, cellular therapies, transplantation immunology, pre-transfusion testing and regulations. Regulation and control of laboratory procedures including quality management, policy, audits, SOPS, training, reporting, validation and verification. (LO1-3)
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Students' knowledge and understanding of transfusion and transplantation science will be developed through a programme of lectures and supporting exercises, together with the guided use of student-centred learning resources. Lectures will provide a conceptual framework.
Activities include face-to-face lectures, tutorials and seminars, laboratory sessions, computer-based learning, formative and summative assessments, and other activities, including learning diaries, independent learning tasks, and library searches.
PDP: on completion of this module students’ provide an evaluation of how the module enabled them to develop skills such as information technology, organisational skills, team building, communication time management, and working under pressure and leadership and management skills
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, you should be able to:
1. Critically review published papers, effectively summarising and analysing the findings relating to transfusion and transplantation practices and provide a critical and balanced review on a research topic appropriate to transfusion science
2. Demonstrate a critical appreciation of transfusion theory related to laboratory and clinical practice and develop a deep understanding and broad practical expertise in a range of appropriate laboratory techniques.
3. Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues within the role of practising health care scientists in clinical and diagnostic Blood Sciences, particularly Transfusion Science and debate the ethical issues relating to transplantation and transfusion science