Module code: BIS5012-B
Immunology is a branch of medicine that studies the immune system which protects us from infection through various lines of defence. Haematology and Transfusion Science is the study and analysis of blood and blood forming tissues. Both are key disciplines required routinely in laboratory investigations for diagnosis of health and disease, This module supports the programme by developing learners’ knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles of Biomedical Science (PLO6). It also enables learners to evaluate and discuss the laboratory specialities of clinical immunology, haematology and transfusion science (PLO7). In this module learners will develop an appreciation of the fundamentals of the immune system and immune responses. Learners will be introduced to some basic immunological techniques commonly used throughout the Biomedical Sciences. Learners will develop an appreciation of the study and investigation of the different elements that constitute blood in normal and diseased states (haematology) and the identification of blood group antigens and antibodies which ensures a safe supply of blood and blood components (transfusion science). This module will support those students seeking knowledge to their employment in medicine and medical research. It emphasises the importance of the blood and immune system interactions in health and disease. Download the PDF for BIS5012-B_2024_5.pdf