PGDip 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, covering diabetes treatments, technologies and the situations that affect management of the condition.

Career pathways

Graduates advance within current healthcare roles and may progress to further study or 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 7,300 a year (2027/28). UK fee, 1-year full-time PGDip, September 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 16,850 a year (2027/28). International fee, 1-year full-time PGDip, September 2027 start Source

Intake: September 2027

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

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