Overview

The Endocrinology and Diabetes (Online) course at Queen Mary University of London provides physicians, especially those training in endocrinology and related specialties, with a foundation in the theoretical and clinically-applied aspects of this discipline.

The unique aspects of this programme include:

• World-class specialty faculty engaged in teaching and supervision
• History of excellence of the centre for endocrinology at Barts and the London Medical School
• Breadth of syllabus
• Distance learning and novel teaching methods
• Part time alongside clinical work

The programme covers a comprehensive curriculum in clinical endocrinology. It is taught entirely by distance learning.

Key facts

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
• To develop related transferable skills such as correct use of statistics, use of databases, literature searches, reviewing evidence, critical appraisal of scientific literature, writing papers and articles.

• For students completing the independent research module also to focus on a piece of original research – this may be prospective and involve basic science or clinical skills and techniques or may focus on a detailed review of an area within the curriculum.

Career paths

You will develop skills to help you elevate existing knowledge and practice within endocrinology and diabetes.