Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Molecular Medicine - (Endocrinology of metabolic disorders)
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Module Code	01 33928
Module Lead	Dr V Dhir. Deputy: Prof C McCabe
Level	Honours Level
Credits	40
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	It is a requirement that students achieve a mark of at least 35% in their summative exam
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Description	The aim of this option is to dissect the cellular and molecular endocrine basis for human metabolic diseases and to relate this understanding to possible therapeutic directions. This module will be composed of four related components, which will describe the basic and clinical science of endocrine signalling and illustrate how these signalling systems are disrupted in disease. The areas upon which attention will be focused are endocrine signalling, bone disorders, metabolic syndrome, obesity and diabetes
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate a detailed understanding of current applications of molecular biology within key areas of endocrinology Demonstrate a critical evaluation of the current literature relating the molecular and cellular mechanisms fundamental to endocrine signalling, in the context of disease (e.g. diabetes, metabolic syndrome, bone disorders), and their inter-relatedness Demonstrate an critical understanding of the experimental techniques used to characterise the molecular basis for endocrine signalling in cell systems
Assessment	33928-01 : Overall module mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	The module is assessed by a combination of a 3 hour written examination (50%) and course work (50%) - literature review Reassessment: Academic failure: If a student fails the module then they will be required to repeat the failed components only. Failure to submit: Submission of coursework is compulsory for the programme. Students are advised that failure to submit without justifiable reason could result in failure of the module. Students will be required to submit outstanding work to meet the module outcomes.
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