– Clinical Biochemistry 2: Assignment 1

Assignment 1: Discuss Thyroid Disease

Word target: approximately 2000 words

Assignment Requirements:

Format Marking Schedule
Spelling / Grammar / Layout 2
Abstract (200 words limit) 2
Introduction 2
General content 10
Conclusion (200 word limit) 2
References (Harvard referencing) 2

TOTAL MARKS 20

Suggestions:
Your assignment should cover at least the following aspects:
a. Anatomy and physiology of the thyroid axis in health (including diagrams)
b. Disorders including both hypo- and hyper-thyroid states (including diagrams)
c. Symptoms and hormone changes in the above disorders
d. Methodology of common diagnostic testing including instrumentation
e. Treatment including follow up testing if any

Next year, as Graduates in the field, you will be required to communicate in a clear, concise manner. Accordingly, there are two easy marks on offer for good Spelling, Grammar and Layout of your assignment submission.