Diabetes

University of South Wales
Postgraduate PgDip Online study 1 Year MedicineHealth

About this course

This clinically-focussed course in diabetes provides post-qualification preparation for roles in diabetes specialist teams, diabetes specialist nursing, practice nursing and allied health professionals aiming to provide diabetes services in primary care. It is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate diabetes service, and independently access information to critically assess, evaluate and disseminate the evidence base for diabetes care.

Delivered entirely online, the Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes focuses on the person with diabetes and supports the improvement of care. It recognises the contribution of the whole diabetes team and prepares professionals for specialist practice. The curriculum is based on the International Curriculum for Diabetes Health Professional Education produced by the International Diabetes Federation and meets the highest international standards for diabetes education. On successful completion of this course you could go on to study the MSc Diabetes.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
2223 Speech and language therapists
2111 Chemical scientists
3111 Laboratory technicians
3219 Health associate professionals
2222 Occupational therapists

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Study Mode
Online study
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Pontypridd
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Health