MSc Diabetes Practice at Swansea University

Programme overview

A flexible distance learning programme for health professionals with a specialist interest in diabetes, combining online learning with practical skills taught in two five-day residential workshops, and designed with the needs of future diabetes specialist nurses in mind.

Faculty: Medical School | Department: Diabetes Practice | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (distance learning) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Diabetes Basics, Diabetes Management I and II, Diabetes Events, Diabetes Complications and Diabetes Situations, followed by a 60-credit Dissertation (Research/Audit) or Work Based Portfolio at MSc level.

Career pathways

Graduates advance within current healthcare roles; the course is also a stepping stone to Graduate Entry Medicine, Physician Associate Studies and research, and to specialist roles in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and regulatory sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:1. A 2:1 in a relevant subject, preferably with clinical experience; significant relevant experience in a diabetes-related healthcare discipline may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Applicants who are not first-language English speakers: IELTS Academic 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each part, or another accepted test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,900 a year (2027/28). UK fee, 1-year full-time MSc, September 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 25,300 a year (2027/28). International fee, 1-year full-time MSc, September 2027 start Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (distance learning)

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