Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes in MSc/ PG Certificate/ PG Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Choose your specialism with this course in endocrinology and diabetes for clinicians and scientists. It’s a good platform for a career in research or in the clinical or broader field of endocrinology and diabetes.
Course description
Our MSc has been designed to cover a breadth of hormonal processes, including hormones synthesis and their regulatory roles. These insights will form the basis to understanding the pathophysiology and management of endocrine conditions and diabetes over the life course.
You’ll be taught by leading clinicians and scientists who’ll provide you with a good platform for a research career or a career in the clinical or broader field of endocrinology and diabetes.
Endocrinology and diabetes is a wide-ranging scientific discipline concerned with the hormonal regulation of all key bodily processes and the maintenance of homeostasis. Clinical disease processes can occur from fetal life throughout life to old age. Understanding the science behind these hormonal processes is key to diagnosing and developing effective treatments in humans and other animals.
Through the taught modules you’ll develop a solid understanding of the science that underpins endocrinology and diabetes and how it relates to clinical disease entities. You’ll cover the breadth of processes and clinical problems relevant to all areas of endocrinology and diabetes.
You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about novel innovations and technological advances in the field and undertake a research project to develop a depth of knowledge in a specialist topic.
The course is structured to provide general as well as subject-specific scientific training and to provide academic and clinical perspectives in the management and treatment of endocrine disorders and diabetes.
Modules
A selection of modules are available each year – some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course.
The first half of the programme consists of six taught modules that run through to March.
The second half of the programme from March to September encompasses the research project module. Completion of all seven modules are core requirements for the MSc.
- Principles of Endocrinology
- Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology
- Endocrine Disorders in Adults
- Diabetes over the Life Course
- Research Skills, Innovation & Technology
- Research Project Module
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it’s up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we’ll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. We are no longer offering unrestricted module choice. If your course included unrestricted modules, your department will provide a list of modules from their own and other subject areas that you can choose from.
Duration
1 year, full time
Teaching
Much of the teaching during the first six months is lecture-based, but also includes seminars, tutorials and practical classes. Class sizes are kept small to encourage interactive learning.
You’ll mostly be taught on site in the Medical School, which is a purpose-built facility. Occasionally, classes may be scheduled at the main University campus or in teaching facilities at the nearby adult and children’s hospitals.
Part of the course will offer the opportunity to attend clinics and clinical meetings in at Sheffield Children’s Hospital and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
During the final six months of the course, you’ll be allocated a research project. This involves independent learning supported by one-to-one supervision.
Assessment
Assessment tasks have been developed to help you develop skills relevant to careers in endocrinology and diabetes, which include:
- practical exercises with reflective reports
- preparation of abstracts
- preparation of grant proposals
- presentation of clinical cases and studies
- presentation in journal club style
The research project is assessed by:
- a poster presentation
- short reflective reports
- a thesis
- a short oral exam based on the written work
Your career
Completion of this course will prepare you for a range of opportunities, including:
- a PhD (or MD) programme in endocrinology and diabetes
- a clinical laboratory, medical or teacher training programme
- working in clinical research and policy; in medical or scientific writing; as a medical advisor or representative in pharmaceutical industry; in technical support in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies or clinical diagnostic labs; as a nurse specialist in clinical care or with an academic interest
For medical students, our masters provides a clinical introduction and foundation for those who may be interested in sub-specialising in endocrinology and diabetes.
Entry requirements
You’ll need a 2:1 in a life science subject – biochemistry, biology, genetics, molecular biology – veterinary science or medicine.
Medical students can intercalate after completion of three years of their medical degree.
Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
- Home (2022 annual fee) : £11,500
- Overseas (2022 annual fee) : £28,500
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you’re studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study.
key dates
September start
Monday 29 August 2022 |
Last date to request a deferral to September 2023 entry. You can request a deferral via your online application. We’re not able to consider deferral requests for applications to courses using our staged admissions process. |
Friday 9 September 2022 (17:00 British Summer Time) |
Applications close for September 2022 entry |
Monday 17 October 2022 |
Last date to register for most courses |
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (GBP)
28500
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
80
accommodation
The international undergraduate and postgraduate students at this university can use different types of accommodation options and live in a safe and vibrant environment to focus entirely on their studies and get the best result, also the students can use the cafes and bars gyms, and other living facilities, on the other hand, they can have an accommodation tour and Sheffield city tour to become familiar with their living environment and make the most suitable decision, as we said, this university offers various accommodation options with different fees like £6,782.58 to £10,210.62 for a rental place in the city for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and they can choose to have a private or shared room.
After Graduation
The international students can work up to 20 hours in part-time jobs in the UK, however, they must refer to their visa to see whether they have study and work permits or not, we recommend you to focus only on your education to get the best results and be able to find the most suitable jobs in the UK or the global market right after graduation, on the other hand, if the international applicants need extra financial help to pay for their tuition fee, living, and study expenses, they can find part-time jobs under some conditions, also if the students find related jobs to their educational fields (with the help of the university), they will obtain more real experience and skills aside from the theoretical knowledge that they acquire during their study period.