Education and training services

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NHSBT is seeking one university to work in partnership to co-develop and co-deliver a MSc in Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences. The programme will need to be co-developed and undergo assurance to ensure that it meets university accreditation status and appropriate professional body for discussion. The programme needs to offer the flexibility for the students to be awarded a qualification at postgraduate certificate, diploma, as well as a full masters in accordance with the accredited requirements. This programme will be co-delivered by NHSBT and the University so that the expertise of both organisations can be fully utilised to ensure the high quality of the programme. The curriculum needs to be at the cutting edge of developing sciences including areas such as genetics, clinical genomics, bioinformatics, and advanced cell therapies. NHSBT is seeking one university to work in partnership to co-develop and co-deliver a MSc in Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences. The programme will need to be co-developed and undergo assurance to ensure that it meets university accreditation status and appropriate professional body for discussion. The programme needs to offer the flexibility for the students to be awarded a qualification at postgraduate certificate, diploma, as well as a full masters in accordance with the accredited requirements. This programme will be co-delivered by NHSBT and the University so that the expertise of both organisations can be fully utilised to ensure the high quality of the programme. The curriculum needs to be at the cutting edge of developing sciences including areas such as genetics, clinical genomics, bioinformatics, and advanced cell therapies. NHSBT will commit, initially, to work in partnership with the University for 4 years in total, 3 years with an option to extend for 1 year (1.9.2020 – 31.8.2024). The programme will need to attract and recruit full time and part-time students from the UK and internationally. A blended learning approach will be required – a mix of distance learning and on-site learning at NHSBT Filton, the University, and, where appropriate, the student’s place of employment. The university must offer a fully managed – service provision; meaning that it is entirely responsible for the whole student journey and support services.