Course description
Programme description
- Only MSc programme in diabetes and endocrinology designed specifically for training needs of SpRs.
- Provides in-depth coverage of the scientific basis and clinical aspects of diabetes & endocrinology.
- Taught by expert faculty lecturers from King’s College London and guest lecturers of national and international renown to ensure state-of-the-art coverage of key topics.
The programme covers basic and clinical science relating to diabetes mellitus and endocrine syndromes, including; pathophysiology, clinical aspects, laboratory assessment and research methodology including basic statistics and audit.
Programme format and assessment
Written examination 40 per cent, viva 10 per cent, dissertation 30 per cent, continuous assessment 20 per cent.
Programme modules for MSc Diabetes & Endocrinology
Clinical Diabetes & Endocrinology 1 (Core Module)
This 30 credit module aims to provide a general overview of diabetes and endocrinology covering aspects of diabetes and endocrinology that are likely to be encountered throughout SpR training; emphasise the evidence base underlying clinical practice and highlight the role of the multi-disciplinary team in the practice of diabetes and endocrinology. At the end of the module the student will be able to be confident in managing common clinical problems in diabetes and endocrinology; be confident in presenting clinical probnlems to peers; be able to critically appraise evidence from clinical studies in diabetes and endocrinology and understand the role of the multidisciplinary team in the management of clinical problems in diabetes and endocrinology. Assessment is by written examination and a peer presentation.
Clinical Diabetes & Endocrinology 2 (Core Module)
This 30 credit module aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the management of diabetes complications; provide in-depth knowledge of the management of diabetes in special circumstances; to provide an understanding of complex and unusual endocrine disorders; emphasise the evidence base underlying clinical practice and highlight the role of the multi-disciplinary team in the practice of diabetes and endocrinology. At the end of the module the student will be able to be confident in managing diabetes complications, diabetes in special circumstances and unusual and complex endocrine disorders; be confident in presenting clinical problems to peers; be able to critically appraise evidence from clinical studies in diabetes and endocrinology and understand the role of the multidisciplinary team in the management of clinical problems in diabetes and endocrinology. Assessment is by written examination and a peer presentation.
Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Diabetes and Endocrinology (Core Module)
The 30 credit module will provide an in-depth review of molecular and cell biology relevant to the study of diabetes and endocrinology and emphasise the relevance of basic science research findings to clinical practice. At the end of the module the student will be able to understand basic principles underlying cellular and molecular research in diabetes and endocrinology; relate basic cellular mechanisms and gene regulatory processes to the biochemical and clinical manifestations of endocrine disease and drugs relevant to endocrine disorders and be confident at evaluating published research in this field and presenting this to peers. Assessment is by written examination and coursework
Physiological Aspects of Diabetes and Endocrinology (Core Module)
This 30 credit module aims to provide an in-depth review of the physiological basis of diabetes, metabolism and endocrinology; provide an overview of the methods used in clinical physiological research studies; emphasise the relevance of basic science research findings to clinical practice. At the end of the module the student will be able to understand the basic pathways involved in human metabolism; relate abnormalities in these pathways to the development of diabetes, metabolic disorders and endocrine disorders; understand the fundamental principles of clinical physiological methods in medical research and evaluate clinical physiology research publications and communicate results to peers. Assessment is by examination and coursework
Research Design, Evaluation and Practice (Core Module)
This 60 credit module aims to provide an introduction to research design; provide an introduction to medical statistics; provide an introduction to ethical issues in medical research; review different types of research methodology; highlight the importance of critical appraisal of published research and facilitate the completion of an original research project. At the end of the module the student will be able to understand the basic principles of research design; be able to critically appraise published studies; be able to produce a credible research proposal and complete a simple research project and be able to complete an ethical review application. Assessment is by research proposal, dissertation and oral examination.
