Blood Science (Distance Learning)MSc

You will be required to have:

• a first or second class honours first degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or life sciences subjects (that included appropriate biomedical content), although other subjects may be considered

Lower grades, or non-degree qualifications supplemented by substantial work experience, may be considered at interview.

Accelerated study

Transfer of credit may be possible. If you can demonstrate knowledge and skills at a postgraduate level equivalent of up to one third of the master of science, postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate-required modules, then you may apply for appropriate transfer of credit through our APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) coordinator.

You are advised to discuss eligibility for credit with the course leader before completing a Credit Application Form.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our higher requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Exercises and short phase tests will be used to provide you with feedback on your progress.

Summative assessment of your knowledge base and understanding will be incorporated into formal in-course tests and exercises, personal learning logs and end of module assessments completed at the end of each unit. These may be held at set date and time points, which will be provided in good time for you to be able to make yourself available.

Your master's research project assessment will culminate in the presentation of a dissertation and a poster presentation via a face-to-face messaging system or similar technology.

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The extension of knowledge this course provides allows practising biomedical scientists to be considered for promotion at work. Increasing numbers of healthcare scientists are benefitting from training in this discipline too.

Your career opportunities could include employment in National Health Service (NHS) hospital laboratories and other health-related areas. Roles include those in pharmacology, biotechnology and similar areas.

Our graduates have also been well-placed to apply for research studentships and PhD research scholarships.

The fees are £740 per 10-credit module and £1000 per 20-credit module, with the exception of

• The Research Project module, costing £2,760, plus a workbench fee charge if conducted in our laboratories. Before this module is taken the Bioethics Research and Grant Proposal module must have been passed first.
• The project module BM7P20DL (60 credits) costs £2,760 plus bench fees if conducted in our laboratories, IBMS Members pay £2,220 (requires Bioethics, Research & Grant Proposal to have been passed first)

Should you exercise your statutory right to cancel your enrolment within 14 days, no fees or charges will apply and any payments made will be refunded.

All fees for this course are subject to standard university rules and regulations.

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.