Program Overview
In collaboration with the Regional Laboratory and Blood Bank of the Ministry of Health, the Master of Biomedical Sciences -Transfusion Medicine & Stem Cells track (MBS-TMS) will introduce graduate students to basic science concepts in transfusion medicine and stem cells transplantation along with research methods and presentation skills. This program focuses on principles of transfusion medicine, red blood cell biochemistry, basic genetics, stem cells transplantation and biology. It will also involve introduction to quality management systems and their applications in the blood transfusion process. In addition, the track aims to strengthen the principles of research and presentation skills (oral and written presentation skills), as well as to improve the clinical practice.
The two year 42 credit hour thesis masters is offered to individuals holding a Bachelor of Medicine or Applied Medical Sciences such as clinical laboratory science/medical technology. It is designed to provide graduates with advanced knowledge in consultation services to other health care workers and the administration and supervision of transfusion and stem cells services. There will be five subject courses with both clinical and theoretical training. The clinical portions will be performed at Ministry of Health (MOH) Blood Bank & associated Stem Cell Laboratories. Upon completion the student would be awarded a degree in Master of Biomedical Sciences in Transfusion Medicine and Stem Cells from Alfaisal University.
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor's degree accepted by The Ministry of Education (MOE) in a related field.
- A satisfactory scholastic average; a minimum grade average of "good" in the bachelor’s degree.
- Alfaisal Graduates or applicants who come from a country or political entity
where English is not the official language adequate proficiency in English to do
graduate work, as evidenced by
*English language tests are valid for three years.Transfusion Medicine & Stem Cells
IELTS (Academic)
5.5
TOEFL iBT
65
STEP
80
- Applicant should provide one recent letter of recommendation from professors who taught or from a manager at the workplace.
- The graduate study application must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee payable to Alfaisal University, which is equal to SAR 600.
- An Interview with the applicant may be requested if required.
Duration
Transfusion Medicine & Stem Cells is a 2-year program
Tuition Fees
Students are allowed to repeat a maximum of 6 CH during their study without incurring extra fees. If students exceed the allowed CH, the normal CH rate will apply.
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Description |
Amount (SAR) |
|
Application Fee (Non-Refundable) |
600 SAR |
|
Transfusion Medicine & Stem Cells Total Cost |
200,000 SAR |
|
Cost of credit hour |
4,762 SAR |
|
Seat Reservation and Tuition fee first instalment paid before the beginning of the Academic year/Registration (Non-Refundable) |
5000 SAR |
Scholarships
Alfaisal University provides thesis scholarship up to 50% for thesis programs only. You need to fulfill the following requirements & conditions:
- Cumulative GPA (3.00 out of 4.00 and above) by the end of the first academic year.
- Full payment of the total tuition fees (100,000 SAR) by the end of the first academic year.
Please note that the scholarship conditions are subject to change without prior notice.