MMedSci-Diploma Nephrology

Comments about MMedSci-Diploma Nephrology - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Objectives
  To provide experience in all fields of clinical nephrology.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements
  Relevant degree from an approved institution.
  Applicants whose first language is not English are required to achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6 or a TOEFL score of 550.
• Academic title
  MMedSci/Diploma Nephrology
• Course description
  Course content
  
  -Clinical nephrology
  -Renal surgery and transplantation
  -Tropical nephrology
  -Dialysis replacement therapy
  -Renal physiology
  -Pharmacology and cell biology
  -Renal dietetics
  -Research and statistics
  -Renal radiology
  -Renal histopathology
  
  Additional topics include Paediatrics; Computer awareness; Management.
  
  Teaching
  The Diploma is taught over two semesters
  
  The MMedsci is taught over two semesters, followed by a research project over 2-3 months
  
  -clinical activities
  -lectures
  -tutorials
  -self-directed, computer-assisted and evidence-based learning form the basis of essays and projects
  -weekly workshops with visiting experts