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Obesity Management, PGCert at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PGCert Obesity Management is a part-time blended course at the Preston Campus promoting evidence-based, patient-centred practice in obesity care. It explores excess weight and associated health issues in the overweight and obese population, for healthcare and public health practitioners.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Dentistry  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Childhood obesity - birth to adolescence, Obesity: A preventative approach and Obesity: evidence-based management.

Career pathways

Careers supporting people from an overweight and obese population, in obesity management and public health settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of: a relevant qualification (for example Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation or Strength and Conditioning); engagement in or access to professional practice in Sports and Exercise Medicine; or engagement in Public Health service development or delivery. IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5 (course text truncated at '5.'). All suitable applicants are interviewed.

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 1 year

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