Endocrinology and Diabetes Online MSc

The popular MSc in Endocrinology and Diabetes distance learning is designed both as a complete curriculum in Endocrinology and Diabetes for new entrants into these fields and as an update and extension for those already in it. The course 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 Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
• 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.

What you'll study

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.

Career paths

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

An MBBS or basic medical degree from universities recognised by the University of London. Applicants should generally have worked for at least one year after qualification as a registered medical practitioner registration.