Biomedical Sciences (Online)

This programme, delivered online via the university's WebCT system, is intended primarily as a mechanism for achieving Continuing Professional Development within biomedical science and those working in related professions.

It consists of a number of specific courses proposed by professional practitioners, and is focused towards the specific needs of the workplace.

The project is normally carried out where the student works, so benefits the workplace as well as contributing towards the overall award of the Master's degree. The programme can only be taken part-time. MSc Biomedical Sciences (Online) is intended to address a rising staff development demand from workplaces, in line with various policy decisions at a number of levels, in particular that of the Lifelong Learning Framework for the NHS.

The design of the programme has been informed directly from senior members of the profession, from conferences and from students. The programme facilitates engagement of employees in appropriate Continuing Professional Development, the eventual award of credit being an indicator of individual achievement and learning, as well as personal motivation and commitment to their profession.

Content*

• Project

Four options chosen from:

• Advanced Human Genetics
• Analysis of Nucleic Acids
• Blood Transfusion
• Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
• Governance and Risk Management
• Implementing Advanced Quality Management
• Lung Disease
• Management of Healthcare Associated Infection
• Point of Care Testing
• Quality Systems Management
• Renal Disease
• Robotics and Automation

*Other courses may be added if there is sufficient demand from workplaces. Students may take individual option courses as continuing professional development, subject to payment of a fee.