UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

MBS3020 Haematology and blood transfusion science

Faculty of Science

MBS3020 Haematology and blood transfusion science is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2026: Not offered
Assessment: Exam 50%; and 3 other tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before MBS3020

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After MBS3020

No unit lists MBS3020 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.

Enrolment rules

PREREQUISITE: PHY2810 and MBS2820

PROHIBITION: HUP3801, HUP3810

Overview

This unit will introduce you to the fundamentals of haematology and transfusion science. We will cover the extensive range of blood cell disorders including nutritional deficiency anaemia, thalassemia, haematological malignancy and bleeding disorders. You will be exposed to adequate knowledge in blood transfusion and phlebotomy technique

Offerings in 2026

The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for MBS3020.

Assessment

Lab reportsWritten
25%
Group projectProject
15%
Mid-semester testQuiz / Test
10%
Final assessment - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination
50%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
Describe the functions of blood cells, tissue response to injury and its relationship to haematology disease;
2
Discuss the biochemical, physiological and immunological processes involved in normal body functions and disturbances that may occur in different diseased states of with respect to blood diseases, examples, anaemias, leukaemia and some bleeding disorders;
3
Demonstrate the adequate knowledge on blood transfusion, techniques in phlebotomy, blood grouping and component;
4
Interpret and critically analyse laboratory results in order to distinguish between normal and pathological blood specimens.

Workload and teaching

Laboratories15 hours
Tutorials11 hours
Teaching approachOnline learning
Teaching approachCase-based teaching

Three 1-hour pre-recorded lectures;
One 3-hour practical class for 5 weeks;
One 1-hour tutorial for 11 weeks and
6 to 7 hours of independent study per week

Pre-recorded lectures.

Related case studies will be discussed during the tutorial sessions.

Learning resources

Recommended resources

1-Hoffbrand’s Essential Haematology, 9th edition (May2024)

Pratima Chowdary, Graham P. Collins, A. Victor Hoffbrand, Justin Loke

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MBS3020?

MBS3020 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is MBS3020 offered?

MBS3020 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.

Does MBS3020 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 3
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Organisational unit: Malaysia School of Science

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 2
Study abroad: Available
Handbook years: 20262027