Browse Hierarchy WHR7104: Calcium and Bone

This module covers the physiology and pathology of the calcium homeostasis, parathyroids and bone. 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 anatomy, physiology and disorders such as hyperparathyroidism, hypercalcaemia of malignancy, hypocalcaemia, osteomalacia and osteoporosis. 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.