Diabetes - PGDip at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A clinically focused online postgraduate diploma, run with partner Learna (Diploma MSc), preparing professionals for roles in diabetes specialist teams and for providing diabetes services in primary care. Students learn in online groups of 10 to 15 with clinical scenarios used as both the focus of learning and assessment.

Duration: 1 year part-time (online) | Intake: March 2027 | Study mode: online | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six modules of six weeks each: Principles of Diabetes, Approaches to Care, Promoting Self Care, Management of Diabetes, Complications (Microvascular) and Complications (Macrovascular).

Career pathways

Diabetes specialist nurse, practice nurse, allied health professional, roles in diabetes specialist teams; also valued by pharmaceutical companies supporting their representatives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants typically hold a first degree or equivalent, including international qualifications, in a relevant professional healthcare field such as medicine or nursing. Registered healthcare professionals without these qualifications are considered individually. Applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work to confirm postgraduate-level ability and clinical knowledge.

Intake: March 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time (online)

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