Introduction

The BSc in Medical Sciences with Molecular and Translational Haematology is directed at all students with an interest in the scientific basis of medical practice. The course focusses on the science of the blood and its disorders and the wide array of therapies that have been developed to specifically treat these diseases. It also provides skills and transferable knowledge that are important for nearly every medical discipline (including, but not limited to, cancer biology, cardiovascular science, pharmacology, cell biology, immunology and autoimmunity).

The Course Director is Professor Jim Crawley (j.crawley@imperial.ac.uk)

Aims and objectives

After taking this course students will be able to:

• Analyse data and critically review scientific articles
• Explain the principles of research techniques commonly used in haematology
• Discuss and explain the scientific basis of many aspects of haematology, including haematopoiesis, bone marrow malignancies (leukaemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma), red cell disorders (thalassaemias, haemoglobinopathies and enzymopathies), cellular therapies (bone marrow transplant, CAR-T cell therapy), haemostasis and haemostatic disorders (haemophilias and thrombotic disorders)
• Explain how recent research has transformed our understanding of haematological disorders and how scientific advances have influenced the diagnosis, the development of novel therapies and the management of patients with haematological disorders
• Relate the underlying science and the results of recent research to the clinicopathological features of haematological disorders and their management

Please find in-depth course information in the BSc Molecular and Translational Haematology Course Guide.

Eligibility

This is a one-year intercalated BSc. To be eligible to apply you must:

• Be registered on a recognised Medical, Dental or Veterinary course at a UK or Irish university.
• Have completed at least one year of that course before you apply to Imperial College. i.e. you must be at least in Year 2 in 2022/23.
• Have at least one year of your degree left when you return to your home institution after completing your intercalated BSc.

Application Process

The application deadline for 2023-24 entry has now passed. The application process for 2024-25 entry will open in October. The application deadline will be 16:00 on Friday 1 March 2024.

Selection is based on your application form and the supporting documents you will upload with your application. Please find further information about the application process in the downloadable Imperial College London Intercalated BSc Guide for 2023-24 entry (PDF) 

If you have any queries about the application process, please email the BSc Programmes Team at feo.bsc@imperial.ac.uk.

Second Round of Applications

Unsuccessful or wait-listed applicants will be given the opportunity to make a second application to any BSc course with space remaining.

Course Structure

BSc Molecular and Translational Haematology will run from Monday 25^th September 2023 until Friday 24^th May 2024. The term dates can be found in the downloadable BSc Dates and Course Structure 2023-24 (PDF).

The course is comprised of three modules:
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Module 1 (October to December)

A 12-week teaching block where students gain specialism-specific knowledge and skills, alongside their core research training. Module 1 comprises three core teaching blocks:

• Block 1 – haematopoiesis & bone marrow malignancies
• Block 2 – cellular therapies & red cell disorders
• Block 3 – haemostasis, thrombosis & bleeding

Module 2 (January) 

A 5-week self-directed learning block involving:

• Independent clinical case study (from haematology clinic attendance)
• Group work to explore & develop a review article in a haematological area

Module 3 (February to May)

A 14-week research project (clinical or lab-based) to explore/test novel hypotheses in haematological research.