Diabetes Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate

This course is offered in collaboration with BMJ Learning, part of the part of the BMJ Group, publishers of the British Medical Journal. The course is accredited by the University of Leicester and taught by BMJ Learning.

Duration and mode of study

One (PGCert) or two (PGDip) years part-time by distance learning.

Start Dates

September 2012.  From 2013, May or September each year.

Entry requirements

Candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Diabetes should possess an initial degree in Medicine, Nursing or in a similar related clinical subject.

At the discretion of the Course Management Board, non-graduates whose relative lack of formal qualifications is compensated for by relevant work experience may also be admitted to complete the course provided the candidate has held, for a minimum period of two years, a position of responsibility relevant to the programme.

If you have a question related to entry requirements for our distance learning qualifications in Diabetes, please contact info@diabetesdiploma.com

Course aims

The Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Diabetes is designed to provide high quality education for doctors and healthcare professionals who have a clinical interest in diabetes.

Pathways to MSc

It is possible to use this route to accumulate credits towards our MSc in Diabetes.

Course modules

For the Postgraduate Certificate you can choose from three of the following six modules. Students taking the Postgraduate Diploma take all six modules. Each module lasts ten weeks:

• Prevention, Early Detection and Screening in Diabetes
• Clinical Presentation and Management in Diabetes
• New and Advanced Therapies in Diabetes
• Self-Management in Diabetes
• Insulin Management
• Diabetes and Obesity

Teaching and assessment methods

You will be supported on this distance learning course by an interactive website, experienced tutors and dedicated support staff. There are also 2 days of introductory lectures at the beginning of each intake.

Contact

Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes

BMJ Group

9th Floor
Gleider House
Ty Glas Road

Llanishen 

Cardiff

CF14 5EH
UK

info@diabetesdiploma.com
+ 44 (0)207 874 7334/7331
http://diabetesdiploma.bmj.com