An opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of molecular and translational haematology.
Why choose to study BSc Haematology at Imperial?
BSc Haematology programme structure
Introduction
The BSc in Medical Sciences with Molecular and Translational Haematology is directed at all students with an interest in the scientific basis of medical practice. The course focusses on the science of the blood and its disorders and the wide array of therapies that have been developed to specifically treat these diseases. It also provides skills and transferable knowledge that are important for nearly every medical discipline (including, but not limited to, cancer biology, cardiovascular science, pharmacology, cell biology, immunology and autoimmunity).
The Course Director is Professor Jim Crawley (j.crawley@imperial.ac.uk)
Aims and objectives
After taking this course students will be able to:
- Analyse data and critically review scientific articles
- Explain the principles of research techniques commonly used in haematology
- Discuss and explain the scientific basis of many aspects of haematology, including haematopoiesis, bone marrow malignancies (leukaemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma), red cell disorders (thalassaemias, haemoglobinopathies and enzymopathies), cellular therapies (bone marrow transplant, CAR-T cell therapy), haemostasis and haemostatic disorders (haemophilias and thrombotic disorders)
- Explain how recent research has transformed our understanding of haematological disorders and how scientific advances have influenced the diagnosis, the development of novel therapies and the management of patients with haematological disorders
- Relate the underlying science and the results of recent research to the clinicopathological features of haematological disorders and their management
Please find in-depth course information in the BSc Molecular and Translational Haematology Course Guide.
Eligibility
This is a one-year intercalated BSc. To be eligible to apply you must:
- Be registered on a recognised Medical, Dental or Veterinary course at a UK or Irish university.
- Have completed at least one year of that course before you apply to Imperial College. i.e. you must be at least in Year 2 in 2024/25.
- Have at least one year of your degree left when you return to your home institution after completing your intercalated BSc.
Application Process
You can apply online now for 2025-26 entry. The application deadline will be 4pm on Friday 28th February.
Selection is based on your application form and the supporting documents you will upload with your application. Please find further information about the application process in the Imperial College London Intercalated BSc Guide for 2025-26 (PDF).
If you have any queries about the application process, please email the BSc Programmes Team at feo.bsc@imperial.ac.uk.
Second Round of Applications
Unsuccessful or wait-listed applicants will be given the opportunity to make a second round application to any BSc course with space remaining.
Course Structure
The BSc Molecular and Translational Haematology will run from Monday 22 September 2025 until Friday 22 May 2026. The term dates can be found in theProvisional BSc Dates and Course Structure 2025-26 (PDF).
The course is comprised of three modules:
A 12-week teaching block where students gain specialism-specific knowledge and skills, alongside their core research training. Module 1 comprises three core teaching blocks:
- Block 1 – haematopoiesis & bone marrow malignancies
- Block 2 – cellular therapies & red cell disorders
- Block 3 – haemostasis, thrombosis & bleeding
A 5-week self-directed learning block involving:
- Independent clinical case study (from haematology clinic attendance)
- Group work to explore & develop a review article in a haematological area
A 14-week research project (clinical or lab-based) to explore/test novel hypotheses in haematological research.
Attend the Intercalated BSc Fair
Introdcution to BSc Molecular and Translational Haematology
The Intercalated BSc Fair for 2024-25 entry took place at the beginning of January. In case you were not able to attend, this is a recording from the fair. The Molecular and Translational Haematology Course Director, Professor Jim Crawley provides an overview of the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the Tuition Fees for the course?
- How do I learn more about the course?
- Can I speak to a current student?
- How many places are available on the course?
- What is the ratio of internal Imperial students to intercalating students from other universities?
- How competitive is the application process?
- When will I receive the outcome of my application?
Tuition fee rates are the same as the Imperial College London MBBS Course. Further information can be found here.
Please find further information in the BSc Medical Sciences with Molecular and Translational Haematology Course guide.
Yes! Please contact the BSc Molecular and Translational Haematology Course Administrator, Celeste Miles (celeste.miles@imperial.ac.uk), who will be happy to put you in touch with a current student.
We set 10 course spaces aside for intercalating students from other universities.
We usually end up with approximately a 50:50 split between Imperial students and intercalating students from other universities.
In the past few academic years, we have been pleased to offer most applicants a place on the course.
We aim to respond to applicants by the end of March.