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.Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (Online): The exam will take the form of MCQs and SAQs. | End of trimester Duration: 1 hr(s) |
Graded | No | 70 |
No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Continuous Assessment | Week 12 | Graded | No | 30 |
No |
Carry forward of passed components
Yes| 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.