Rheumatology MSc, PGDip  Rheumatology MSc, PGDip King's College London ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1564036602king-college-london.jpg

This programme has been designed to meet the needs of specialist training at pre-consultant level. It covers the scientific basis and clinical practice of rheumatology critical evaluation of research design and conduct of a research project communication and management skills and the ethos of a multidisciplinary approach to rheumatological care. - The Department of Rheumatology is part of the highly-rated School of Medicine at King's College London. The School is closely aligned with its major NHS partner Trusts: Guy?s and St Thomas? NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) and King?s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH). Together, we pursue the joint aims of excellence in patient-centered research and training tomorrow?s doctors. - We are conveniently located at Guy?s Hospital by London Bridge train and tube stations. - This programme is the only one of its type available in South East England. It is one of only three MSc programmes in Rheumatology in the UK. Programme elements include: Basic ConceptsClinical & Molecular Genetics Cell Biology Basic Immunology & Autoimmunity Immunology The Neuroendocrine System & its Relevance to Rheumatology Haematology Radiological Sciences & Their Application to Rheumatic Disease Laboratory Techniques in Diagnosis The Scientific Basis of Clinical Rheumatological Practice Specific Rheumatological Diseases Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics Psycho-social and Economic Aspects of Rheumatoid Diseases Management Methods The programme also includes a research project to be undertaken in the second year.