PHYS40180 Endocrinology and Metabolism

Academic Year 2021/2022

Introduction to endocrine diseases; overview of pituitary thyroid, adrenal disease; male and female reproductive endocrinology. The module will include biochemistry challenges in infertility, gender dysmorphia and complex endocrine cases presentations.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Develop a knowledge and understanding of the importance of biochemical diagnoses in endocrinology. Demonstrate a knowledge of strengths and limitations in hormone analyses. Demonstrate knowledge of dynamic function testing.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

26
Autonomous Student Learning

74
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, case presentations, clinical guideline and literature review, and self-directed learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Assignment Unspecified n/a Graded No

30
Examination: The exam will take the form of MCQs and SAQs. 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

70

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General feedback is provided to students as a group. Individual MCQ feedback is not provided.