Program Overview

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BMS218 - Haematology

Overview

This unit provides a sound biological basis in haematology, covering three main areas: blood composition and cell biology, transfusion medicine, and coagulation.

Offerings

• Teaching period code: Semester 2-S2
• Location: Murdoch
• Attendance mode: Face to Face
• Start year: 2025
• End year: Ongoing
• Self enrol: Yes
• Quota number: 85

Requisites

Prerequisite

• BIO152: Cell Biology (3 cp)

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand and identify the fundamentals of blood cell morphology
2. Understand and identify haematological changes in routine blood disorders
3. Understand the fundamentals of the ABO and Rhesus Blood Group systems and their application in blood transfusion
4. Describe the processes involved in both thrombotic and haemophilic disorders
5. Demonstrate practical laboratory skills that reinforce theoretical understanding

Unit Content

The unit content is delivered in 34 lectures with 12 laboratories that complement and practically extend the unit's learning objectives. Content also includes online resources.

Assessments and Requirements

To pass this unit, students are required to:

1. Achieve a final mark across all assessments of 50% or greater overall
2. Demonstrate laboratory skill competency by achieving an average of 50% or greater average for the practical components

Unit Details

• Unit version: 15
• Version start date: 01/07/2024
• Owning college: College of Environmental and Life Sciences
• Owning school: Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
• Credit points: 3

Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals

This curriculum aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• Goal 3: Good health and well-being
• Goal 4: Quality education
• Goal 5: Gender equality