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.
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.
Why study this course with us?
You will develop the skills required for literature searching, and critical appraisal of scientific literature, and translating 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.
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.
