About Endocrinology And Diabetes Online Msc in Queen Mary University of London
The Postgraduate Diploma comprises a taught course of 8 modules, delivered over 4 semesters. This will comprise 16 months of total study.
All of the modules are core to the Diploma and are studied in order of presentation, commencing with a 'generic skills and core knowledge' module which provides a foundation on which the subsequent modules build.
The MSc course comprises the taught course described above, with in addition during the second year of study involving an independent research project over a further two semesters. This project may be either laboratory or clinically-based, or in certain circumstances, library-based. The hypothesis and study design are proposed by the student and are carried out in the student’s home institution.
All students will initially register for the Postgraduate Diploma. Progression to MSc will be determined by student preference and successful completion of the taught course.
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.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 overall including 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
- TOEFL IBT: 92 overall including 21 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.
- PTE: 62 overall including 57 in Writing and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
Queen Mary University Of London Highlights
University Type |
Public University |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
No. of Campuses |
5 |
Graduate Job Rate |
94.2% |
Research Funding |
£22 million |
Cost of Attendance |
About £27,500 |
Applications Accepted |
Online |
Work-Study |
Available |
Intake Type |
Semester wise |
Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
Queen Mary University of London Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is presented on the table below
Fees |
Amount (GBP) |
Tuition |
16,733 – 22,750 |
Accommodation |
7,750 – 13,250 |
Meal |
1,200 – 4,850 |
Miscellaneous |
1,340 – 2,900 |
Total |
27,023 – 43,750 |
Note: Fee payment in installments is available