Endocrinology and Diabetes Online PGDip

Program Overview

This postgraduate diploma in Endocrinology and Diabetes is designed for physicians, especially those training in endocrinology and related specialties. It provides a foundation in the theoretical and clinical applications of endocrinology and diabetes through distance learning, with a focus on enhancing awareness of basic sciences, developing understanding of clinical sciences, and fostering problem-solving skills. The program includes eight modules delivered over four semesters, with assessment through coursework and written exams.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

The course provides physicians, especially those training in endocrinology and related specialties, with a foundation in the theoretical and clinical applications of this discipline. The unique aspects of this programme include:

• World-class specialty faculty engaged in teaching and supervision
• Breadth of syllabus
• Distance learning and novel teaching methods
• Part time alongside clinical work

This programme aims:

• To enhance awareness of the basic sciences and research techniques underpinning endocrinology and diabetes including literature searches, reviewing evidence, critical appraisal of scientific literature, use of databases, writing papers and articles and correct application of statistics.
• To develop understanding of the clinical sciences relevant to specialist clinical practice in endocrinology and diabetes.
• To develop knowledge of common and important disorders in endocrinology and diabetes at a level appropriate to underpin clinical experience and support independent practice.
• To develop the problem-solving skills which will enable independent practice as a specialist.
• To develop professional competencies of medical graduates in allied areas to understand the pathophysiology, investigation and management of endocrine disorders

Outline

• The postgraduate diploma comprises of eight modules, delivered over four semesters.
• You will experience a variety of teaching and learning methods including seminars, podcasts and guided reading exercises, with regular face-to-face tutorials in which various individual and group activities will help you to consolidate your learning.
• Each module will be assessed through tutorial work (including paper presentations), submitted assignments, practical reports and short examinations.
• Modules will be assessed through tutorial work (including paper presentations), submitted assignments, practical reports and short examinations.

Compulsory Modules

• Generic Skills and Core Knowledge
• Hypothalamus and Pituitary
• Thyroid, Parathyroids and Bone
• Reproductive, Pregnancy and Paediatric Endocrinology
• Metabolism, Energy Balance and Lipids
• Adrenal Cortex and Medulla
• Genetics, Oncology and Neuroendocrine Tumours
• Diabetes Mellitus

Assessment

• Modules will be assessed through tutorial work (including paper presentations), submitted assignments, practical reports and short examinations.
• The Coursework is worth 60% of the overall assessment.
• The end of semester written exams are worth 40%.
• You must pass all eight modules in order to be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma.

Teaching

• The Postgraduate Diploma comprises of eight modules, delivered over four semesters.
• You will experience a variety of teaching and learning methods including seminars, podcasts and guided reading exercises, with regular face-to-face tutorials in which various individual and group activities will help you to consolidate your learning.
• The programme is taught entirely by distance learning.
• Each module will be assessed through tutorial work (including paper presentations), submitted assignments, practical reports and short examinations.
• You will have access to a dedicated tutor who will provide you with individual support throughout your studies.

Other

• The Centre for Endocrinology is ranked in the top 50 clinical units for diabetes in the UK.
• Our graduates have progressed to successful careers as endocrinologists, diabetologists, researchers and academics.

Home: £4,250 Overseas: £9,650 EU/EEA/Swiss studentsThe course fee is charged per annum for 2 years.