University College London (UCL) in collaboration with Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) is thrilled to introduce a unique online MSc course in Haemoglobinopathies, scheduled to start in September 2008. This is the first e-learning course in this field, and it offers to health professionals from anywhere in the world an affordable opportunity to pursue an advanced degree without interruption of family or work responsibilities.

The aim of this MSc course is to train health professionals in all aspects of the effective control – including prevention and holistic management – of hae mo globinopathies. For further details, please visit the UCL website at

www.instituteforwomenshealth.ucl.ac.uk/Education/Haemoglobinopathies/index.htm