Skip to main content

Endocrinology and Diabetes Online MSc

Part of: Medicine

The popular MSc in Endocrinology and Diabetes by distance learning is designed both as a complete curriculum in Endocrinology and Diabetes for new entrants into these fields and as an update and extension for those already in it. The course provides physicians, especially those training in endocrinology and related specialties, with a foundation in the theoretical and clinically-applied aspects of this discipline.

The unique aspects of this programme include:

  • World-class specialty faculty engaged in teaching and supervision
  • History of excellence of the Centre for Endocrinology at Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
  • Breadth of syllabus
  • Distance learning and novel teaching methods
  • Part time alongside clinical work

The programme covers a comprehensive curriculum in clinical endocrinology. It is taught entirely by distance learning.

Study options

Starting in
September 2025
Location
Distance Learning
Fees
Home: £6,450
Overseas: £15,000
EU/EEA/Swiss students
The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.

What you'll study

The Postgraduate Diploma comprises a taught course of 8 modules, delivered over 4 semesters. This will comprise 16 months of total study.

All of the modules are core to the Diploma and are studied in order of presentation, commencing with a 'generic skills and core knowledge' module which provides a foundation on which the subsequent modules build.

The MSc course comprises the taught course described above, with in addition during the second year of study involving an independent research project over a further two semesters. This project may be either laboratory or clinically-based, or in certain circumstances, library-based. The hypothesis and study design are proposed by the student and are carried out in the student’s home institution.

All students will initially register for the Postgraduate Diploma. Progression to MSc will be determined by student preference and successful completion of the taught course.

This programme aims: 

  • To enhance awareness of the basic sciences and research techniques underpinning endocrinology and diabetes including literature searches, reviewing evidence, critical appraisal of scientific literature, use of databases, writing papers and articles and correct application of statistics.
  • To develop understanding of the clinical sciences relevant to specialist clinical practice in endocrinology and diabetes.
  • To develop knowledge of common and important disorders in endocrinology and diabetes at a level appropriate to underpin clinical experience and support independent practice.
  • To develop the problem-solving skills which will enable independent practice as a specialist.
  • To develop professional competencies of medical graduates in allied areas to understand the pathophysiology, investigation and management of endocrine disorders
  • To develop related transferable skills such as correct use of statistics, use of databases, literature searches, reviewing evidence, critical appraisal of scientific literature, writing papers and articles.
  • For students completing the independent research module also to focus on a piece of original research – this may be prospective and involve basic science or clinical skills and techniques or may focus on a detailed review of an area within the curriculum.

Structure

  • Eight compulsory modules
  • Independent research project
Master Journey Webinars

Master Journey Webinars

Your Masters Journey Webinars: Join our engaging webinar series designed to guide you through every step of your masters journey.

Register now

Compulsory/Core modules

Generic Skills and Core Knowledge

No module detail available

Hypothalamus and Pituitary

No module detail available

Thyroid, Parathyroids and Bone

No module detail available

Reproductive, Pregnancy and Paediatric Endocrinology

No module detail available

Metabolism, Energy Balance and Lipids

No module detail available

Adrenal Cortex and Medulla

No module detail available

Genetics, Oncology and Neuroendocrine Tumours

No module detail available

Diabetes Mellitus

No module detail available

Dissertation - Independent Research Project

No module detail available

Dissertation - Clinical Case Reports

No module detail available

Assessment

Each module is assessed through submitted assignments and examinations, as well as a final independent research project.

Research project

You will have the opportunity to focus on a piece of original research – this may be prospective and involve basic science or clinical skills and techniques, or may focus on a detailed review of an area within the curriculum.

Teaching

You will experience a variety of teaching and learning methods including seminars, podcasts and guided reading exercises, with regular tutorials in which various individual and group activities will help you to consolidate your learning.

Where you'll learn

Facilities

Watch our video to discover online study at Queen Mary

About the Institute

William Harvey Research Institute

The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI) places a high value upon training the next generation of researchers. We are part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, which is ranked joint seventh in the UK for the quality of our research (REF 2021).

Our primary research focus and excellence lies in our cardiovascular, inflammation and endocrine research themes. In addition, we achieve international excellence in critical care and perioperative medicine research. We aim to combine talents from different disciplines such as genomics, cell biology, and pharmacology, with translational bench-to-patient studies and large-scale clinical trials.

We are currently the largest pharmacological research institute in the UK University sector, and one of the largest in Europe. The Centre employs 530 clinicians and scientists from 45 countries.

Career paths

You will develop skills to help you elevate existing knowledge and practice within endocrinology and diabetes.

  • 93% of WHRI graduates are in employment or further study (2020/21)
  • 88% of WHRI graduates in employment or study are in highly skilled work or graduate study (2020/21)

Fees and funding

Part-time study

September 2025 | 2 years

The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.

Queen Mary alumni can get a £1000, 10% or 20% discount on their fees depending on the programme of study. Find out more about the Alumni Loyalty Award

Funding

There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

Our Advice and Counselling service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:

Entry requirements

UK

Degree requirements

A 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in Nursing, Laboratory Science or other related allied health professional degrees, or a Medical or Dental degree (non-UK medical degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree).

Also, at least one year experience working in a hospital or outpatient clinic setting as a health professional is essential.

Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.

International

English language requirements

Visas and immigration

Find out how to apply for a student visa.

Back to top