The module introduces the student to:-
Clinical
General endocrinological principles and specifically the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid/ adrenal and gonadal axes: the adrenal medulla is included. Bone metabolism and the involvement of hormones and minerals. Bone pathophsiology.
Analytical
Specimen collection and storage, hierarchy of analytical methods, laboratory instrumentation and methodology
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the mechanisms that maintain calcium homoeostasis and the causes and consequences (biochemical and clinical) of their failure.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of bone structure and physiology; the scientific investigation of bone disease and use of markers of bone disease
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the general mechanisms of hormone action and an ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to specific cases.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the structure and function of specific hormonal pathways and their roles in health and disease
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the principles, instrumentation, safe practice and advantages / disadvantages of an agreed range of analytical methods.
