Biomedical Science with Management Studies PgCert/PgDip/MSc

Facts about this course

Qualification	PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Duration	PgCert: Full time - 1 semester; Part time - 2 semesters PgDip/MSc: Full time - 1 year; Part time - 2 years
Attendance	Full time: 2 days per week Part time: 1 day per week Management Studies: usually 2-3 weekends
Assessment	Coursework; written exam; research project (MSc)
Course structure

Choose Kingston's Biomedical Science with Management Studies PgCert/PgDip/MSc

If you would like to acquire an in-depth understanding of disease processes but complement this with a knowledge of management studies, this course is ideal. You will study selected topics in biomedical science combined with the fundamentals of management theory, setting your scientific knowledge in a vocational context.

This combination is particularly useful if you are seeking to gain a management position within the biomedical sciences industries. If you are unable to commit to the full masters programme, intermediate qualifications (PgCert/PgDip) are available.

What will you study?

Core modules will familiarise you with the theoretical and practical aspects of molecular medicine used in research and hospital laboratories; the molecular basis of immunological mechanisms; and cellular mechanisms of disease, the physiological manifestations and implications to public health.

You will also learn about the principles and practice of laboratory management in biomedical science, and study the skills required for researching and communicating in biomedical science. The management studies modules give you an insight into how the business world operates and will introduce you to marketing concepts and people management skills.

Research areas

Many of the staff in the Faculty of Science are research active. This ensures they are in touch with the latest thinking and bring best practice to your studies.

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Course structure

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.

Core modules

· Molecular Medicine

· Immunology

· Research and Organisation in Biomedical Science

· Biology of Disease

· Research Project

Biomedical Science optional modules

· Haemostatis and Thrombosis

· Blood Transfusion

· Haemopoiesis and Anaemia

· Control of Infectious Diseases

· Microbiology in Clinical Practice

· Structure, Taxonomy and Characteristics of Micro-organisms of Medical Importance

Management Studies optional modules

· Business and Financial Environment

· Financial Resource Management

· Marketing

· Personal Professional Development

· Operations Management

· Managing People and Organisations