Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LM Endocrinology and Metabolism
School	Inst of Metab / Systems Res
Department	Inst of Metabolism and Sys Res
Module Code	02 39072
Module Lead	Dr Vivek Dhir/Dr Gaby da Silva Xavier
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-25 hours Guided independent study-175 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	Endocrine and Metabolic disorders are a major burden on health and an area of great scientific interest. The module will choose selected topics in this area in order to provide a detailed analysis of the underpinning basic science as well as the clinical management of the disorders. The strength of outstanding local research programmes in these areas will be a particular feature. Indeed, the desire to communicate areas of local research excellence is a major aim of the programme.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Describe the principles that underlie the pathogenesis of the major disorders of endocrine systems; Discuss the principles that underlie the pathogenesis of the major metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes; Discuss the application of moderns techniques such as molecular and protein biology to key topics within endocrinology and metabolism; Demonstarte an awareness of the current debates and questions concerning the management of disorders of the endocrine system and metabolism.
Assessment	39072-01 : Overall Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: End of Module Exam 3 hours; 3 x Essays (50%) ICA Equivalent of 2000 word essay (50%) Reassessment: All failed components can be re-submitted at the next available opportunity.
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