Swansea University - Graduate Programs

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Diabetes Practice, PGDip

Swansea University - Graduate Programs

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $14,550

Fees based on British Pounds and may vary due to the exchange rate.

Description:

If you are a health professional with a specialist interest in diabetes, or you want to develop your knowledge and skills in this area, our bespoke Diabetes Practice programme, will advance your understanding and clinical skills.This is a flexible distance learning programme, structured to fit around your busy working life. Our multi-disciplinary curriculum will combine distance online learning with practical skills delivered in two five-day residential workshops.

This unique programme, designed with the needs of future diabetes specialist nurses in mind, will provide you with fundamental and advanced knowledge in clinical skills, experience and professional behaviour, and will address knowledge gaps in order to address the health and care needs of people with diabetes. You will also gain a comprehensive understanding of diabetes treatments, technologies and different situations which can affect management of the condition.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  • Applicants should hold a 2.1 in a relevant subject preferably with clinical experience.
    Significant relevant experience in a diabetes related healthcare discipline may be accepted in lieu of a degree. For further information please contact: s.l.prior@swansea.ac.uk or r.l.thomas@swansea.ac.uk.
  • English Language Requirements
  • IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in individual components
  • * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on March 08, 2023