Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 22,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of the West of England - Bristol - Frenchay Campus

  CAD 10,539 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 90.0  Minimum Listening - 17.0  Minimum Reading - 18.0  Minimum Writing - 17.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 62.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Careers / Further study

• MSc Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Science suits many areas of postgraduate development but is aimed at those wishing to, or already working in the field or transfusion or transplantation. If you are employed within NHSBT or NHS Trusts, you'll upskill and develop within your existing role. Biomedical graduates could undertake this course to support entry into the profession.
• As well as honing your skills, this master's will support your career progression, enabling you to progress to a more senior, specialist role within this field. This includes a senior research, scientific or management role in the NHS.
• You'll gain an insight into many departments within NHSBT, including those conducting world-class research. You'll gain practical experience and hands-on skills in their specialist teaching labs. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the skills needed for a career in a clinical scientific environment, as well as laboratory practice and management.
• The course offers many benefits if you're currently in employment in the NHS. You'll have the flexibility to work alongside your studies, strengthening your employability. The high demand for transfusion and transplant specialists will enable you to pursue a life-long career within these clinical services.
• Our partnership with NHSBT allows you to network with experts in practice. You'll also have the chance to improve your professional development through standalone modules. Study one of our modules as a CPD short course, enabling you to specialise and improve your career prospects in your chosen specialist subject.
• If you work in a hospital outside the UK, learning alongside UK experts will enable you to gain knowledge and skills from a world-leading organisation, providing knowledge exchange opportunities, and the chance to progress to a more senior role in a hospital or research setting within your respective country.
• Our award-winning careers service helps you develop your employment potential through career coaching, a vacancy service for internships, placements, jobs and where possible, global opportunities, volunteering, community activity, support for entrepreneurial activity, and access to employer events

Scholarships

Two new scholarships for PGT students with a payment deadline of 01 June 2026.

• £2,500 scholarship for students who pay an £8,500 deposit
• £3,500 scholarship for students who make full payment

No separate application is required. The payment must be completed and reflected in the UWE account by the deadline, after which the scholarship details will be included in the CAS letter.

• Postgraduate Scholarship September 2026 intake deadline: 01 August 2026. 

Eligibility

International fee-paying students with an offer for a full?time, in?person PGT course who meet all entry requirements and are not receiving another UWE tuition fee reduction.

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

The UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship is a three-year award for international undergraduate students at UWE Bristol.

The scholarship offers a reduction of up to £9,000 over the three years of study, helping students develop academically, professionally and personally, while actively contributing to the UWE Bristol community. 

Key eligibility:

• Offer to study a full-time undergraduate degree (course exclusions may apply)
• Meeting academic and English language requirements 
• Not already sponsored or receiving another UWE tuition discount
• Submitting the scholarship application within 14 days of receiving the invitation 

Continuing eligibility (years two and three)

The scholarship in years two and three is subject to you fulfilling specific engagement activities in each year of study. These include participation in student support, marketing and recruitment initiatives, helping future students learn more about life at UWE Bristol.

Activity will be monitored throughout your study. If you don't meet the minimum engagement requirements, your award will be forfeited in continuing years.

GSS terms and conditions

Application process:
Eligible applicants are automatically considered when applying for a qualifying course. Those who meet the criteria will receive an email invitation to apply and must respond within 14 days. 

Continuing eligibility:
Awards for Years 2 and 3 depend on students completing annual engagement activities, such as supporting student experience, marketing, and recruitment initiatives. Insufficient engagement may result in the scholarship being withdrawn for these years.

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK. 
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea. 
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business. 
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK. 
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship. 
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.