About the course

This course focuses on the role of hormones in regulating all key bodily processes. It covers fundamental endocrinology, how this underpins disease processes throughout all stages of life, and how this knowledge can be used to develop treatments.

　　You will study topics including hormone synthesis, homeostasis and the pathophysiology of endocrine disorders that affect children, young people and adults. Alongside other subjects in endocrinology, diabetes is examined in detail – from its symptoms and complications to effective management strategies – so you can learn how it affects patients throughout their lives. You will also explore the process of testing and developing potential new drugs to treat endocrine disease.

　　The programme is led by experienced clinicians and scientists specialising in endocrinology and diabetes. You will have the opportunity to join them in clinics and clinical meetings at Sheffield Children’s Hospital and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. A significant part of the degree will be your six-month research project, where you will join one of our research teams to develop your skills in the lab and run your own experiments to test a hypothesis in endocrinology.

　　Your career

　　This course will give you specialist knowledge and skills for roles in clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, medical policy, healthcare communications or education. The course is also great preparation for a PhD and a career in endocrinology or diabetes research.

　　For medical students, the course provides a clinical introduction and foundation if you are interested in sub-specialising in endocrinology and diabetes. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£29,950

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Sheffield
Autumn (September), 2025	Sheffield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sheffield

You?ll need a 2:1 in a life science subject ? biochemistry, biology, genetics, molecular biology ? veterinary science or medicine.

　　Medical students can intercalate after completion of three years of their medical degree.

　　Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. toefl ibt - Overall score of 95 with a minimum of 21 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 22 in Writing We do not accept the TOEFL paper-based test, or MyBest scores.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 95.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Sheffield. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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