Essential Haematology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MDST 2010
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Course ID
204230
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with basic theory and practical skills so as to be able to work safely and professionally in a clinical haematology laboratory. Erythropoiesis, red cell membrane, haemoglobin structure and function; leucopoiesis, leucocyte structure and function; thrombopoiesis, platelet structure and function; metabolism of iron, vitamin B12 and folate; anaemia, thalassaemia and haemoglobinopathies; non-malignant white blood cell disorders; introduction to haematological malignancies; tests performed in haematology; anticoagulants; laboratory safety and decontamination procedures; normal and abnormal blood cell morphology; preparation, evaluation, examination of blood films; automated cell counting and determination of indices; erythrocyte sedimentation rates; quality control, quality assurance and total quality management.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe normal haemopoiesis and the production, structure, function and life span of normal blood cells.
  • Evaluate normal erythrocytes, leucocytes and platelets
  • Evaluate erythrocyte abnormalities and practice the laboratory detection and evaluation of anaemia and erythrocytosis.
  • Evaluate the non-malignant leucocyte and platelet abnormalities and practice the laboratory detection and evaluation of these conditions.
  • Understand the basic concepts of the haematological malignancies and practice the laboratory detection and evaluation of these conditions

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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