Advanced Haematology (861C1)
Advanced Haematology
Module 861C1
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Haematological malignancies are a heterogeneous group of devastating cancers affecting all ages. This unit will describe the molecular processes active in normal haematopoietic development and explain how these mechanisms are disrupted during malignant transformation. Students will learn the techniques commonly adopted in haematological research, and understand the cross-disciplinary investigations performed in diagnostic laboratories to identify blood cancers.
Module learning outcomes
Describe the molecular pathways active in haematopoietic stem cells (HSC) and critically discuss how these direct normal developmental processes such as quiescence, self-renewal and differentiation.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the developmental origins of haematological malignancies, and be able to interpret the laboratory assays used to diagnose them.
Critically evaluate the scientific merit and limitations of laboratory techniques and experimental models used in haematological research.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 11 | 100.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00000000100 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111011011 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 00000100000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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