MSc Transfusion Medicine and Cellular and Tissue Therapies

This joint Master's program will equip you with the necessary competencies to play a key role in the emerging field of transfusion medicine. Its current concept includes both transfusions of blood components and hematopoietic transplants, cellular and tissue therapy, and immunotherapy. Areas that are integrated into the curriculum of this Master's.

What does this Master’s program entail?

The Master's Transfusion Medicine and Cellular and Tissue Therapies (MT3) is a collaboration between Leiden University (LUMC) and the Autonomous University of Barcelona. By following this program, you will acquire and develop specific competencies in analyzing and applying the latest advances in transfusion medicine and cellular therapies. These include competencies related to donor management, technical-process design, identification of quality indicators, selection of blood components for clinical use, laboratory diagnosis, cellular therapies, and activities in support of scientific knowledge that are complementary to the teaching program.

Why choose MT3 at Leiden University and the Autonomous University of Barcelona?

This globally unique joint Master's is led by professors and reference authors that cover the most up-to-date knowledge possible in the area of transfusion medicine and cellular and tissue therapies.

The collaboration between the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Leiden University, Sanquin, and the Blood and Tissue Bank forms one of the most powerful international alliances for the creation and transmission of knowledge in the field.

The courses of the Master's program will be given completely online, which offers the possibility of following the learning process without needing to coincide in space or time. This gives you the flexibility to combine the program with other professional and personal responsibilities.

Academic fields

Leiden has faculties in the fields of:

• Archaeology
• Governance and Global Affairs
• Humanities
• Medicine
• Law
• Science
• Social and Behavioural Sciences

Student support

International student advisers

The international student advisers are a good place to go when you need assistance during your stay in the Netherlands. Students in both locations of Leiden University have access to these specialised advisers. In many cases they will be able to provide the information you need, or will refer you to the relevant services. You can consult the advisers on a variety of matters, ranging from financial concerns, settling down issues, academic issues and health insurance to dealing with external housing agents or finding a family doctor.

Student counsellors

We have a number of specialised student counsellors available. They can help in legal and financial matters, but can also assist you in developing study-related skills. The skills package that is offered involves individual counselling and workshops designed to support you in your academic performance. Topics covered include thesis writing, time management, stress management and planning. Additionally, our counsellors are available to help resolve study and personal problems, should this be needed.

Departmental study advisers and coordinators

Each department has its own study advisers/coordinators who can answer questions about matters that are related to the study programme of your choice. You can consult the study adviser/coordinator on issues such as timetables, exam grades, choice of subjects and application for graduation.