Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease MSc(MedSci)
Metabolic Disease MED5694
Metabolic Disease MED5694
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 1
- Available to Visiting Students: No
Short Description
This module explores the biological mechanisms, risk factors, clinical features, and evidence-based management strategies for key metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, dyslipidaemia, and disorders of calcium and bone metabolism. Emphasis is placed on the integration of clinical and research perspectives relevant to metabolic health, with a laboratory demonstration focused on interpreting clinical and diagnostic data related to metabolic diseases.
Timetable
This course is made up of lectures (approx. 1-2 hours in length), tutorials (approx. 1-2 hours in length), workshops (approx. 1-3 hours in length) and a laboratory demonstration (approx. 1 hour in length).
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
- Individual written critical literature appraisal (2000 words, 60%) (ILO1 and ILO2)
- Individual written case-based clinical report (1500 words, 40%) (ILO1, ILO3) (e.g., patient scenario requiring analysis of metabolic disease mechanisms, therapeutic choices, interpretation of clinical/lab data).
Course Aims
The specific aims of the course are to:
- Establish a foundational understanding of the mechanisms, clinical features, and management strategies associated with key metabolic diseases.
- Foster analytical thinking by engaging students with contemporary literature and research trends in metabolic diseases
- Allow students to explore and reflect on evolving clinical practices in metabolic disease management through engagement with real-world case studies and evidence-based frameworks.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Explain the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and systemic consequences of major metabolic diseases.
- Critically appraise current research methodology and literature relevant to major metabolic diseases.
- Critically evaluate nutritional, lifestyle, pharmacological, and surgical strategies for prevention and management through clinical case studies.
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course’s summative assessment.