This MSc programme builds on this wealth of experience and best practice to enable well-qualified students to develop their scientific training and employability skills within a Biomedical context. The need for innovation and a multidisciplinary approach to Biomedical Science has never been more important. The teaching strategies embedded within this programme embrace these principles in its pursuit of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Immunology and Haematology. The main aim of the programme is to provide multidisciplinary, Masters Level postgraduate training in Biomedical Blood Science. Intended learning outcomes of the programme reflect what successful students should know, understand or to be able to do by the end of the programme. This programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) as the professional body of Biomedical Scientists within the United Kingdom. The IBMS aims to promote and develop the role of Biomedical Science within healthcare to deliver he best possible service for patient care and safety. Programme specific learning outcomes are provided in the Programme Specification available by request, but to summarise the overarching course, aims are as follows: To develop students’ knowledge and understanding of different theoretical perspectives, methodological approaches, research interests and practical applications within Blood Science; To explore and explicitly critique the clinical, diagnostic and research implications within the fields of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Immunology and Haematology, and to place this in the context of a clinical laboratory, fully considering the potential implications for patients, health workers and research alike; To develop a critical awareness of Biomedical ethics and to fully integrate these issues into project management including grant application and business planning; To support student autonomy and innovation by providing opportunities for students to demonstrate originality in developing or applying their own ideas; To direct students to integrate a complex knowledge base in the scrutiny and accomplishment of professional problem-solving scenarios and project development; To enable student acquirement of advanced laboratory practical competencies and high level analytical skills; To promote and sustain communities of practice that allow students to share best practice, encourage a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving and to develop extensive communication skills, particularly their ability to convey complex, underpinning knowledge alongside their personal conclusions and rationale to specialist and nonspecialist listeners; To provide students with a wide range of learning activities and a diverse assessment strategy in order to fully develop their employability and academic skills, ensuring both professional and academic attainment. Students will also achieve pgcert and pgdip awards during this course.