Entry requirements

Applicants must hold an appropriate first degree with a minimum of 2:2 honours (e.g. in Medicine, Biomedical Science, Dietetics, Human Biology) or hold appropriate professional qualifications and be able to demonstrate suitable background knowledge and skills.

Applications are invited from:

  • those with related undergraduate degrees (e.g. Biomedical Science, Dietetics) or equivalent professional qualifications and background experience
  • junior doctors
  • NHS staff
  • international students with appropriate qualifications
  • international doctors or healthcare professionals.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Course overview

This course aims to inform and equip the practitioner with the necessary skills to function in a modern biomedical/clinical environment specialising in caring for the diabetes patient.

The incidence of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes has been increasing worldwide. This MSc is designed to develop and further your understanding and knowledge of diabetes, focusing on up-to-date research and developments in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes. The course is aimed at any member of the healthcare team involved with the diagnosis, treatment and care of the patient.

Why Study Diabetes with us?

You will receive training in the skills required in the reading and interpretation of the literature and translating that into evidence-based practice. We aim to develop your research and writing skills so that you will be in a position to contribute to the scientific literature in an effective manner.

The course culminates in the Research Dissertation, which will be assessed through your production of two articles in the style of published scientific work. Our aim will be to develop these to publication with you if suitable.

Aspects of the course content are mapped to academic content of The Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board Speciality Training Curriculum for Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus.

If biomedical or clinical research is your interest, on successful completion of the MSc you may wish to continue with your education by studying for a PhD. Alternatively you could study for medicine, physician associate studies or a PGCE.

How will I be taught?

Our course consists of taught modules and a Research Dissertation.

We deliver taught modules as three-day intensive courses to facilitate attendance from students in employment. Weekly support sessions and journal club supplement learning.

The total number of contact hours for the whole course are 360 hours, out of a total study time of 1,800 hours.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed via coursework assignments which may include clinical reviews, literature reviews, case studies, posters or oral presentations.

Work Based Learning

You will be assessed via coursework assignments, which may focus on clinical reviews, laboratory reports, posters, or data manipulation exercises.

The Research Dissertation is assessed by the production of a substantial review paper and an academic research article suitable for publication in an appropriate research journal.

Fees and funding

UK students
International students

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24-48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Chester Medical School
Email
medicine@chester.ac.uk