Diabetes MSc

In December 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated that diabetes-related deaths increased by 70% globally between 2000 and 2019. Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation.<br/><br/>In this MSc, you will acquire deep knowledge and comprehensive intellectual integrity on the different types of diabetes and associated complications, the pathophysiology and diagnosis, as well as understanding up-to-date therapeutic approaches. The course is suitable for healthcare professionals, researchers and intercalating medical students.<br/><br/>You will develop the skills required for literature searching, critical appraisal of scientific literature and translate that into evidence-based practice. We aim to develop your research and scientific writing skills so that you will be in a position to augment and expand your professional development.<br/><br/>The course culminates in the Research Dissertation, which will be assessed through your production of a research article written in the style of publishable scientific work and a short oral presentation. Options could include literature, data or laboratory-based projects, depending on research interests.<br/><br/>Successful completion of this MSc course can lead to a range of exciting career and research opportunities, including careers in biomedical or clinical research, medicine, physician associate, PhD study or teaching.