| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-12-01 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Clinical Endocrinology Online MSc from Queen Mary University of London is a one-year part-time program designed to provide a comprehensive curriculum in endocrinology for new entrants and experienced clinicians. Delivered online, the program offers a flexible learning experience with a focus on clinical application, research, and career advancement in endocrinology.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Clinical Endocrinology Online MSc is a one-year part-time program designed to cover a complete curriculum in Endocrinology for new entrants into the field and as an update and extension for those already in it. The course provides clinicians with theoretical and clinically applied aspects of their discipline. This program is designed to:
- Equip students with a qualification from the Centre for Endocrinology at Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry - internationally renowned for excellence in both clinical practice and research.
- Provide the opportunity to gain confidence and see what you've learned in practice during clinical observations.
Outline:
The curriculum is covered in a ‘taught course’ of 3 terms divided into modules. Three modules are covered in each of the first and second term and two modules in the third term, thus there are 8 taught modules alongside (for students completing the full MSc programme) a 60-credit dissertation module.
Term 1
- Module 1: Clinical Portfolio
- Module 2: Endocrinology: Core Knowledge and Key Skills
- Module 3: Hypothalamus and Pituitary
Term 2
- Module 4: Thyroid
- Module 5: Calcium and Bone
- Module 6: Reproductive, Pregnancy and Paediatric Endocrinology
Term 3
- Module 7: Clinical Chemistry, Gut and Metabolism
- Module 8: Adrenal Cortex and Medulla
Dissertation
(For students completing the full MSc programme)
Assessment:
Assessment is by written exams, coursework (essays, case histories), and a dissertation.
Teaching:
The program features a variety of teaching and learning methods including seminars, podcasts, and guided reading exercises, with regular tutorials in which various activities incorporating individual and group work will help you to consolidate your learning. You will complete a reflective portfolio log-book in which your experiences are mapped to each of the modules. Following on from the above modules you will work on and complete a dissertation for the remainder of the programme. The project title and format of your dissertation will be agreed between yourself and the course organiser and may take the form of independent research or a dissertation based on clinical cases.
Careers:
Graduates of this program are well-prepared for a variety of careers in clinical endocrinology, including research, teaching, and clinical practice.
Other:
The program is delivered online, allowing students to study at their own pace and from anywhere in the world. The program is also designed to be flexible, allowing students to take a break from their studies or to extend their studies over a longer period of time.
Full-time studySeptember 2024 | 1 yearHome: £12,650Overseas: £28,900EU/EEA/Swiss studentsApply nowRegister your interest
Entry Requirements
UK and EU:
- An MBBS or basic medical degree from universities recognised by the University of London. Applicants should generally have worked for at least one year after qualification as a registered medical practitioner registration.
International:
- Degree requirements
- An MBBS or basic medical degree from universities recognised by the University of London. Applicants should generally have worked for at least one year after qualification as a registered medical practitioner registration.
English Language Requirements:
- If you got your degree in an English-speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification.
International students:
- If your degree is not in English, you will need to provide evidence of your English language skills. You can do this by taking an English language test such as IELTS or TOEFL.
