MSc Diabetes
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This course is for doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and pharmacists who are involved in diabetes care. It aims to develop the scientific basis for improvement in diabetes clinical practice and public health using robust epidemological, laboratory and social science methodologies.
Diabetes is becoming an increasingly common condition amongst every population group, both in the developed and developing countries. It has a major impact on the physical, psychological and general wellbeing of individuals and their families. It can lead to disabilities, for example blindness, chronic morbidity and mortality through heart disease, stroke and renal failure. Yet, there is evidence that ef…
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This course is for doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and
pharmacists who are involved in diabetes care. It aims to develop
the scientific basis for improvement in diabetes clinical practice
and public health using robust epidemological, laboratory and
social science methodologies.
Diabetes is becoming an increasingly common condition amongst every
population group, both in the developed and developing countries.
It has a major impact on the physical, psychological and general
wellbeing of individuals and their families. It can lead to
disabilities, for example blindness, chronic morbidity and
mortality through heart disease, stroke and renal failure. Yet,
there is evidence that effective treatment can increase life
expectancy, reduce the risk of complications and even delay or
prevent onset. This course will prepare you to take an
evidence-based approach to diabetic care and will allow you to
specialise in an area of your choice. It has been developed with
clinical colleagues and blends the theoretical perspectives with
practicalities of implementing an effective diabetic care
programme. This course emphasises the effective use of
multidisciplinary teams in problem solving and patient care.
You will attend hospital visits with consultant physicians,
consultant surgeons and other diabetes specialists. The part-time
route is more flexible. The course is based at QMU, but there is
opportunity to study the international dimension of diabetes and
apply the principles to care in developing countries.
EXIT AWARDS: MSc (180 credits) PgDip (120 credits) PgCert (60
credits)
Delivery: At QMU, by Distance LearningOR a mix of both
Single Modules: Register as an associate student to study single
modules in areas of interest
Duration: Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: maximum of 7 years
Start date: September
Application deadline: The deadline for all overseas applicants who
require a visa to study in the UK should apply no later than the
30th June 2013.
Teaching, learning and assessment: A range of student-centred
learning methods including tutorials, seminars and experimental
laboratory classes are utilised. Your performance will be assessed
by systematic reviews, presentations and posters.
Teaching hours and attendance: Each module which you study on
campus will require you to attend classes and carry out independent
work. Your attendance at QMU will depend on which module you are
studying and whether you are studying full or part-time. Please
contact Tom Carline for distance learning details.
Links with industry/professional bodies: All local Edinburgh
hospitals are linked to the course.
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