Higher Level Qualifications in Biomedical Science

[@Sim2500]

with the case studies, did you write in first person?

[@Cabmax78]

Thank you for this informative lecture.
What study material is available for those who are undertaking the HSD? Also, does the IBMS give guidance on what material to use eg books and articles?
Thanks

[@bloodtransfusioncpd5311]

Hi there,
if you go onto the IBMS website, they will have a document which outlines all of the possible text books/materials that may be of use for completing the HSD. There tend to be about 20 recommended text books.

[@Cabmax78]

@@bloodtransfusioncpd5311 Thank you

[@Cabmax78]

@@bloodtransfusioncpd5311 Does a candidate require a trainer to undertake the HSD or is it a self directed learning course? Thanks.

[@bloodtransfusioncpd5311]

@@Cabmax78 Hi Cab, while the majority of it is self directed, you will need some form of support. This is because you need to have a managerial case study and the opportunity to perform a task which you can use for this. Also having someone who can look at and give you feedback on your work will help to ensure that it is a good standard. Finally you will need time away from the lab to be able to take the exams (when you get to that part!) so you need to make sure that this can be supported too.

[@Cabmax78]

@@bloodtransfusioncpd5311 Thank you very much.