Browse Hierarchy WHR7102: Hypothalamus and Pituitary

This module covers the physiology and pathology of the hypothalamus and pituitary. A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used to cover the molecular and clinical features of the relevant hormones, glands and their disorders.This includes physiology and disorders of the gonadotrophs, prolactin, growth hormone and the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis, as well as disorders of the posterior pituitary and structural disorders of the pituitary. During the module, students are encouraged to attend and observe relevant clinical activities such as clinics and academic meetings and to add to module-specific sections of their reflective portfolio.