
Haematology and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Postgraduate Certificate provides an advanced and comprehensive grounding in malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions, systemic treatments & haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Students explore disease mechanisms, immunology, targeted therapies, CAR-T, transplantation pathways, treatment toxicities and haematological emergencies. The programme also strengthens clinical assessment, communication and decision-making across complex disease trajectories, with a strong focus on safe, evidence-based and equitable care.
It is designed for nurses working in haematology, stem cell transplant or oncology settings who wish to develop specialist clinical expertise and contribute to improved outcomes for this patient group.
Key highlights
- Covers malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions and systemic treatments
- Explores CAR-T, targeted therapies and stem cell transplantation pathways
- Includes treatment toxicities and management of haematological emergencies
- Strengthens clinical assessment, communication and decision-making skills
- Focuses on safe, evidence-based and equitable patient care
- Designed for nurses in haematology, transplant or oncology settings
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of feesVice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Stem Cell Transplant Nurse Specialist
- Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator
- Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Haematology Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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