Obesity and Weight Management - PGDip at University of South Wales

Programme overview

An online Postgraduate Diploma for healthcare professionals, delivered with Learna (Diploma MSc), enabling them to acquire the knowledge and skills to treat patients with obesity effectively. It develops advanced knowledge for decision-making in complex situations.

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

What you will study

Six modules: Adipose Tissue and Energy Balance; Obesity Epidemiology and Population Health; Obesity in Relation to Disease, Genetics and Environmental Factors; Personalised Weight Management (1) Nutrition, Physical Activity and Behavioural Interventions; (2) Medical Treatments and Emerging Therapies; (3) Surgical Interventions. Online groups of 10 to 15 students with tutor-led case discussion, and a professional project.

Career pathways

GP, nurse, physician, physiotherapist and dietician roles with a focus on obesity and weight management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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; some applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work to confirm postgraduate-level ability.

Intake: March 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

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