Postgraduate Diploma In Clinical Endocrinology

Course Information
Batch Coming Soon
Course Duration
9 months
Limited Seats Available
15-20 Seats
Where you'll learn
About the Institute
Queen Mary University
Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.
It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.
- In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally.
- The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
- QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
- Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
William Harvey Research Institute
The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI) prioritises nurturing the next generation of researchers. Affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, ranked joint seventh in the UK for research quality (REF 2021), WHRI excels in cardiovascular, inflammation, and endocrine research. Internationally recognized for critical care and perioperative medicine research, talents from various disciplines like genomics, cell biology, and pharmacology are combined for translational bench-to-patient studies and large-scale clinical trials. As the largest pharmacological research institute in the UK university sector and one of Europe's largest, our Centre employs 530 clinicians and scientists from 45 countries.
Facilities
At Queen Mary you will have access to a number of advanced facilities, including:
- access to QMplus, our bespoke online learning platform
- access to online library facilities and reading materials
- access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources
- access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course (if it is safe to do so in accordance with local and national COVID-19 guidelines)
About the Institute
Queen Mary University
Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.
It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.
- In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally.
- The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
- QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
- Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
William Harvey Research Institute
The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI) prioritises nurturing the next generation of researchers. Affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, ranked joint seventh in the UK for research quality (REF 2021), WHRI excels in cardiovascular, inflammation, and endocrine research. Internationally recognized for critical care and perioperative medicine research, talents from various disciplines like genomics, cell biology, and pharmacology are combined for translational bench-to-patient studies and large-scale clinical trials. As the largest pharmacological research institute in the UK university sector and one of Europe's largest, our Centre employs 530 clinicians and scientists from 45 countries.
Facilities
At Queen Mary you will have access to a number of advanced facilities, including:
- access to QMplus, our bespoke online learning platform
- access to online library facilities and reading materials
- access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources
- access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course (if it is safe to do so in accordance with local and national COVID-19 guidelines)
Teaching
You will experience a variety of teaching and learning methods including seminars, podcasts and guided reading exercises, with regular tutorials in which various activities incorporating individual and group work will help you to consolidate your learning.
You will complete a reflective portfolio log-book in which your experiences are mapped to each of the modules.
You will experience a variety of teaching and learning methods including seminars, podcasts and guided reading exercises, with regular tutorials in which various activities incorporating individual and group work will help you to consolidate your learning.
You will complete a reflective portfolio log-book in which your experiences are mapped to each of the modules.
Assessment
- Written exams
- Coursework (essays, case histories)
- Written exams
- Coursework (essays, case histories)
Fees and Study Options
Starting in : September 2024
Location : Distance Learning
Fees : £19,300
Duration : 9 months
Starting in : September 2024
Location : Distance Learning
Fees : £19,300
Duration : 9 months
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
- A medical degree (non-UK degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree)
- Also, at least one year experience working in a hospital as a health professional is essential
English Language Requirements
- If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
- You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree
Eligibility
- A medical degree (non-UK degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree)
- Also, at least one year experience working in a hospital as a health professional is essential
English Language Requirements
- If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
- You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree
Fees
£19,300
9 months Course
Postgraduate Diploma In Clinical Endocrinology

Batch Coming Soon
Course Duration
9 months
Limited Seats Available
15-20 Seats
What you'll learn
The curriculum will be covered in a ‘taught course’ of 3 terms divided into modules. Three modules will be covered in each of the first and second term and two modules in the third term.
Each taught module accounts for 15 credits and each module takes 4 weeks to cover the taught materials including one or more module assignments. Teaching will make use of online learning methods and the 'flipped classroom' model. This means that you will study a number of elements using online materials including lectures, podcasts, guided reading exercises and so on, with regular tutorials in which various activities incorporating individual and group work will help you to consolidate your learning. You will complete a reflective portfolio log-book in which your experiences are mapped to each of the modules.
Where you'll learn
About the Institute
Queen Mary University
Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.
It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.
- In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally.
- The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
- QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
- Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
William Harvey Research Institute
The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI) prioritises nurturing the next generation of researchers. Affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, ranked joint seventh in the UK for research quality (REF 2021), WHRI excels in cardiovascular, inflammation, and endocrine research. Internationally recognized for critical care and perioperative medicine research, talents from various disciplines like genomics, cell biology, and pharmacology are combined for translational bench-to-patient studies and large-scale clinical trials. As the largest pharmacological research institute in the UK university sector and one of Europe's largest, our Centre employs 530 clinicians and scientists from 45 countries.
Facilities
At Queen Mary you will have access to a number of advanced facilities, including:
- access to QMplus, our bespoke online learning platform
- access to online library facilities and reading materials
- access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources
- access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course (if it is safe to do so in accordance with local and national COVID-19 guidelines)
About the Institute
Queen Mary University
Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.
It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.
- In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally.
- The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
- QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
- Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
William Harvey Research Institute
The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI) prioritises nurturing the next generation of researchers. Affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, ranked joint seventh in the UK for research quality (REF 2021), WHRI excels in cardiovascular, inflammation, and endocrine research. Internationally recognized for critical care and perioperative medicine research, talents from various disciplines like genomics, cell biology, and pharmacology are combined for translational bench-to-patient studies and large-scale clinical trials. As the largest pharmacological research institute in the UK university sector and one of Europe's largest, our Centre employs 530 clinicians and scientists from 45 countries.
Facilities
At Queen Mary you will have access to a number of advanced facilities, including:
- access to QMplus, our bespoke online learning platform
- access to online library facilities and reading materials
- access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources
- access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course (if it is safe to do so in accordance with local and national COVID-19 guidelines)
Teaching
You will experience a variety of teaching and learning methods including seminars, podcasts and guided reading exercises, with regular tutorials in which various activities incorporating individual and group work will help you to consolidate your learning.
You will complete a reflective portfolio log-book in which your experiences are mapped to each of the modules.
You will experience a variety of teaching and learning methods including seminars, podcasts and guided reading exercises, with regular tutorials in which various activities incorporating individual and group work will help you to consolidate your learning.
You will complete a reflective portfolio log-book in which your experiences are mapped to each of the modules.
Assessment
- Written exams
- Coursework (essays, case histories)
- Written exams
- Coursework (essays, case histories)
Fees and Study Options
Starting in : September 2024
Location : Distance Learning
Fees : £19,300
Duration : 9 months
Starting in : September 2024
Location : Distance Learning
Fees : £19,300
Duration : 9 months
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
- A medical degree (non-UK degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree)
- Also, at least one year experience working in a hospital as a health professional is essential
English Language Requirements
- If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
- You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree
Eligibility
- A medical degree (non-UK degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree)
- Also, at least one year experience working in a hospital as a health professional is essential
English Language Requirements
- If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
- You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree