Haematology 2 unit (CXA632)

Launceston

Introduction

In this unit, you will integrate and extend prior knowledge and skills about the laboratory differentiation of normal and abnormal haematological health conditions gained in CXA631 Haematology 1. You will systematically investigate the causes, laboratory investigations and treatment of anaemia and neoplastic disorders of the bone marrow and lymphatic system, e.g. leukaemia. You will explore the topics using an integrated series of instructional learning activities, tutorials and practicals, with an emphasis on the development of theoretical knowledge, professional terminology, laboratory skills and problem solving using haematological case studies. Knowledge and skills learned in this unit are transferable across co-taught units Clinical Chemistry 2 (CXA652), Medical Microbiology A (CXA642), in the upcoming unit, Transfusion Science (CXA633) and during your Professional Experience Placement unit, CXA704. This unit is co-taught with a related unit to students in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine, and although you will be provided with similar knowledge and laboratory skills as these students, you will also undertake additional learning activities and assessment. This is necessary for you to develop and demonstrate the higher level investigatory and communication skills to satisfy the Australian Qualification Framework level 9 requirements of a Master’s degree.

Summary

Unit name	Haematology 2
Unit code	CXA632
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Ms Jane Pittaway
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Identify, differentiate and diagnose anaemias and neoplasia using haematological problem-solving techniques and laboratory practices.
• Justify haematological diagnoses using laboratory data and clinical information.
• Communicate, laboratory methods, results and diagnoses using the language of laboratory medicine.
• Demonstrate research and communication skills by performing a critical review of a scientific paper from the Haematology research literature

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
060199	$1,694.00	$1,694.00	not applicable	$2,862.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA631

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Independent Learning – 2 hours (online – weekly), Tutorial – 2 hours (weekly), Practical – 3 hours (weekly)
Assessment	Mid Semester Theory Test (10%)|Written assignment (10%)|Quizzes (20%)|Final Practical Exam (30%)|Final Theory Examination (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Notes from Haematology 1. You will need the following texts: 1.    McKenzie, SB, Landis-Piwowar, K, Williams, L, 2020, Clinical Laboratory Hematology, 4th edn, Pearson, Boston. ·    This text is only available as an eBook and can be purchased from Pearson  2.   Carr J 2022, Clinical Hematology Atlas, 6th edn, Elsevier Saunders, St Louis, Missouri ·    Hard copy: purchased last semester via Booktopia  ·    eText via Elsevier   These are the same books used in Haematology 1. Current and previous editions of both texts are available for a limited loan period from the University of Tasmania Library collection. It is important that you have ongoing access to these texts, even if you choose not to purchase them. Thus, you are strongly encouraged to buy these texts, especially the Clinical Hematology Atlas, as they are the source of most of the reference material used in this unit. 3.    Jaffee: WHO Classification of Tumors of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues. ·    Several chapters available via the Reading List icon on the unit home page

Recommended

There are several general haematology books in the library, including eBooks. Please refer to the Reading List on the Mylo Home page for this unit. These materials will be useful to your developing knowledge and understanding of the content in this unit, but you are not required to purchase them Some of the titles include (but are not limited to): ·    Bain, B, Bates, I, & Laffan, M, 2017, Dacie and Lewis Practical Haematology, 12th edn, Elsevier  o    Earlier editions also available  ·    Hoffbrand, AV, Moss, PAH, Pettit, JE, 2024, Essential Haematology, 9th edn, Wiley-Blackwell, Malden, Massachusetts  o    Electronic & hard-copy resource available, earlier editions available ·    Keohane, E. Smith, L & Walenga, J 2025, Rodak’s Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications, 7th edn, Elsevier Saunders, St Louis, Missouri  o    Earlier editions also available as hard copies and eBooks·    Rozenberg, G, 2011, Microscopic Haematology: a practical guide for the laboratory, 3rd edn, Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, Chatswood, NSW,  o    Electronic & hard-copy resource available

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