Molecular and Translational Haematology

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 or at one of our recognised International Partner institutions.
• 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

BSc Molecular and Translational Haematology is still considering applications for 2025/26 entry. You can apply online now.

Applicants should expect to receive the outcome of their application within two weeks of submission.

The deadline for late applications is 16:00 on Friday 22 August 2025. The application process may close sooner if all spaces on the course are filled.

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 the Provisional BSc Dates and Course Structure 2025-26 (PDF).