BM7117 - Haematology (2025/26)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2025/26 | ||||||||||||
| Module title | Haematology | ||||||||||||
| 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 focuses on the practice haematology in a clinical setting. Providing the understanding and knowledge of the theory and practice of haematology. The module also explores the epidemiology, causes, consequences and monitoring of haematological and haemostatic disease. A focus on QA/QC, GLP and BSH guidelines for current practice. The aims of this module are:
To develop an advanced and comprehensive knowledge of a range of haematological, haemorrhagic and thrombotic diseases, and to provide knowledge and understanding of the most recent advances in the clinical management of malignant haematological disease. Investigate current trends, practice and research in haematology. To develop the understanding of QA/QC, GLP, NEQAS, etc.
Syllabus
Red cell physiology
- Red blood cell production & kinetics, Haemoglobin synthesis, Red blood cell metabolism
Red cell morphology and haematopoiesis; destruction of red cells; fragility; inherited and aquired anaemias; haemoglobinopathies; primary and derived haematological indices. Haematinic assays.
White cell morphology; production of white cell lines; causes and characteristics of leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma; myeloproliferative disorders. Impact of molecular diagnostics.
Haemostasis and thrombosis: the vascular endothelium; platelet aggregation; coagulation. Selected bleeding and clotting disorders; treatment options.
Regulation and control of laboratory procedures linked to haematology. (LO1-3)
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Students' knowledge and understanding of haematology will be developed through a programme of lectures and supporting exercises, together with the guided use of student centred learning resources. Lectures will be used to provide a conceptual framework. Student centred assignments; including the execution of a substantial research assignment will enable students to reinforce and expand their knowledge and develop subject skills and competence.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
1. Discuss, report, present and defend the importance of haematological investigations to our understanding of the diagnosis and monitoring of haematological disorders and describe the nature, functions, turnover and diagnostic values of blood cells and associated indicies.
2. Recognise and relate the aetiology, pathogenesis and epidemiological features of particular haematological, haemostatic or thrombotic diseases and demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues within the role of practicing health care scientists in clinical and diagnostic Blood Sciences, particularly Haematology
3. Understand and discuss some of the principles of QA/QC, GLP, NEQAS, and BHS guidelines for laboratory practice and provide a critical and balanced review on a research topic in respect to haematology.