BS (Transfusion)

 

Introduction of Program

The University Of Health Science (UHS) is a prestigious institution of the country imparting quality training in the Medical field since 2002. It offers many graduate level and post graduate programs for medical and allied health sciences. Now UHS Department of Hematology is introducing a BS program in Transfusion medicine. This program will be for undergraduate students who come after F. Sc (Pre Medical). The duration of BS Transfusion medicine course will be 4 years. This program comprises theoretical as well as practical knowledge in blood banking and Transfusion Medicine.

The aim of the program is to produce well trained and qualified technologists who have a gross knowledge of basic subjects as well as ample practical skills in the field of blood banking and Transfusion medicine.

The course encompasses the basic medical subjects like Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and general pathology, followed by a thorough study of blood banking and transfusion medicine. It has been structured to allow division of curriculum inadequate sections. Students will be assessed through a semester system of examination.

The program focuses on providing a high quality academic and practical training. The subjects as well as the assessment plan are designed to stimulate intellect and instill the knowledge, skills, confidence, independence and versatility for a successful career in blood banking and transfusion medicine.

The end goal to be achieved by this program is to create skilled manpower which will be able to fulfill the requirement of regional as well as national blood banking and transfusion medicine services.

Objectives

To prepare a cadre of transfusion technologists and workers who can effectively assist senior health professionals in the delivery of quality blood transfusion services.

To introduce and impart standard technical education with new modern techniques, within the fields of blood banking.

To provide transfusion technologists a status and recognition in the health care delivery system through improving their capacity along with increasing awareness of their responsibilities, authority and job description.

To equip transfusion technologists with modern skills and the latest technical knowledge and bring them at par with other national and international level.

Career Opportunities

After completion of the 4-years undergraduate studies, graduates will receive a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Transfusion Medicine. Upon receiving this degree, graduates will have the necessary foundation for further education in post-graduate programs. In addition, graduates will have the opportunity to find employment in blood banks, private diagnostic laboratories and research institutes.

FRAME WORK FOR BS (HONS) Transfusion Medicine

(4 YEAR PROGRAMME)

� Total numbers of Credit hours 132 (HEC recommended: 124-136)

� Duration 4 years (8 Semesters)

� Semester duration 15-18 weeks

� Semesters 8

� Course Load per Semester 15-18 Credit hours*

� Number of courses per semester 3-6

*A credit hour means teaching/earning a theory course for one credit hour each week

throughout the semester.

*One credit hour in a laboratory or practical work/project would require lab contract of three

hours per week throughout the semester

SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR 4 YEAR BS TRANSFUSION MEDICINE

Semester	Course code	Name of Subject	Theory	Practical	Credits
1st Semester Theory � UHS
	TM101	English, I (Functional English)	03	0	03
	TM102	Pakistan Studies	02	0	02
	TM103	Biomathematics	03	0	03
	TM104	Human anatomy I	03	0	03
	TM105	Biochemistry I	02	1	03
	TM106	Human physiology I	02	1	03
		Total			17
2nd Semester Theory � UHS
	TM107	English II (Communication Skills)	03	0	03
	TM 108	Islamic Studies	02	0	02
	TM 109	Biostatistics	03	0	03
	TM 110	Human anatomy II	03	0	03
	TM 111	Human physiology II	02	01	03
	TM 112	Biochemistry II	02	01	03
		Total			17
3rd Semester Theory � UHS
	TM 113	English III (Technical Writing & Presentation Skills)	03	0	03
	TM 114	Introduction to Computer Sciences	02	1	03
	TM 115	Basic Microbiology	02	1	03
	TM 116	General Pathology	03	0	03
	TM 117	Molecular Biology	02	1	03
	TM 118	Biosafty & risk and waste management	02	01	03
		Total			18
4TH Semester Theory � UHS Practical � Blood Bank Sheikh Zayed Hospital
	TM 119	Immunohematology I	2	1	03
	TM 120	Blood donor management	2	1	03
	TM 121	The concept of blood safety	3	0	03
	TM 122	Introduction to blood transfusion services	3	0	03
	TM 123	Basic immunology	2	1	03
		Total			15
5th Semester Theory � UHS Practical � Blood Bank Sheikh Zayed Hospital
	TM 124	Immunohematology II	3	0	3
	TM 125	Transfusion Transmissible Infections	3	0	3
	TM 126	HLA system	3	0	3
	TM 127	Blood Processing and Storage	2	1	3
	TM 128	Bioinformatics	2	1	3
		Total			15
6th Semester Theory � UHS Practical � Blood Bank Sheikh Zayed Hospital
	TM 129	Apheresis (Component preparation and Therapeutics)	2	0	2
	TM 130	Benefits and risks of blood Transfusion	2	1	3
	TM 131	Minor Blood groups	3	0	3
	TM 132	Clotting factor disorders Principles of Hemostasis	3	0	3
	TM 133	Fundamental of infection control	2	1	3
	TM 134	Bioethics	2	0	2
		Total			16
7th Semester Theory � UHS Practical � Blood Bank Sheikh Zayed Hospital
	TM 135	Bed side Transfusion	2	1	3
	TM 136	Platelet refractoriness	2	0	2
	TM 137	Automation in blood banking	2	0	2
	TM 138	Elective I			3
	TM 139	Elective I			3
	TM 140	Research Project/Internship	3		3
		Total			16
8th Semester Theory � UHS Practical � Blood Bank Sheikh Zayed Hospital
	TM 141	Quality Management Systems in blood transfusion services	2	1	3
	TM 142	Organization and Management of blood transfusion services	2	1	3
	TM 143	Basic epidemiology	3	0	3
	TM 144	Elective I			3
	TM 145	Elective I			3
	TM 146	Research Project/Internship	3		3
		Total			18