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.
Curricular information is subject to change.
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.
About this Module
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.| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 1 Hour |
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.
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 | Fri 11:00 - 15:50 |
| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3 | Wed 09:00 - 11:50 |
| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 | Wed 10:00 - 11:50 |