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Master of Science in Health Sciences: Immunohematology

Program Requirements

Degree Requirements

Twenty-two semester hours are required for completion of the program.

Course Requirements

Molecular Biology

The structure of macromolecules and their function at the cellular and organismal level. Molecular processes necessary for the maintenance and control of cellular events are examined and interpreted in terms of their physical and chemical properties.

Clinical Immunology: Principles and Laboratory Diagnosis

Principles of immunology and Immunohematology as related to discipline of transfusion medicine. Topics include the formation of the immune system, tolerance, hypersensitivity, and other immunological principals as related to blood disorders and therapy. Review of recent developments in molecular immunology such as the organization and rearrangement of genes encoding immunoglobulins, histocompatibility antigens, T-cell receptors, and recombinant immunological molecules.

Seminar in Immunohematology

Topics will change yearly and may include current Federal, state, and international regulations that govern the blood bank industry, laboratory research related to blood products, new product and practice guidelines, legal, social, and ethical issues related to transfusion medicine.

Research Methods for Health Professionals I and II

Methodological issues of basic, applied, and clinical research. Students develop the knowledge and skills to critically appraise and synthesize research results, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, evaluate evidence-based methods, develop research questions, and identify appropriate inquiry methodologies. Students become familiar with all elements of a research proposal, including those relating to the use of human subjects and informed consent.

The Health Care Enterprise

An overview of global business principles related to health care systems: management of patient-centered care delivery; marketing, finance, and fiscal management principles; information, technology, regulatory and quality improvement.

Independent Study for Health Professionals

Independent study involving analysis of a clinical topic, a patient education project, or an on-site mentored clinical research practicum.

Research Project

Research project preparation under advisor.

Programs of Study

Part-Time Master of Science in Health Sciences Degree Program (PDF)