Postgraduate Course: Immunology & Molecular Biology of Transfusion (GMED11004)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | To promote an understanding of the immunology and molecular biology underlying the physiology, pathology of cells involved in blood transfusion, and tissue banking and transplantation and the application of this knowledge in clinical practice |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
| Assessment (Further Info) |
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written assignment 2500 words (60%)
Participation in assessments during the week's course (spot tests, or multi-choice question (MCQ) assessment: 40%) |
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Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the course the student should be aware of and understand the principles and application of methods used to select blood and tissues for use in patients, and the use of these methods for clinical diagnosis and the potential adverse effects that may arise in relation to:
-Tissue typing
-Platelet & Leucocyte Immunohaematology
-Graft-versus-Host reactions and Transfusion-related Acute Lung Injury
-The scientific basis of blood groups
-The molecular biology underlying monoclonal antibody preparation
-The application of monoclonal antibody technology in reagent manufacture
-The clinical relevance of blood group antigens and antibodies
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Hilary Critchley
Tel: (0131) 229 2575
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Course secretary | Ms Anne Thomson
Tel: 0141 357 7700
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