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Postgraduate Course: Immunology & Molecular Biology of Transfusion (GMED11004)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaGeneral Courses (Medicine) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionTo 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
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  No Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended 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
Assessment Information
Written assignment 2500 words (60%)
Participation in assessments during the week's course (spot tests, or multi-choice question (MCQ) assessment: 40%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Marc Turner
Tel: (0131) 537 3079
Email: Marc.Turner@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Anne Thomson
Tel: 0141 357 7700
Email: anne.thomson2@nhs.net
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