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Applications open for January
Master of Science / Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes Care
Duration: 22 Months
University of Warwick
With 537 million adults and 1.1 million children across the globe living with diabetes, there is a significant demand for healthcare professionals to treat and manage this disease. This comprehensive programme focuses on obtaining a leading-edge understanding of all aspects of Diabetes Care.
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Diabetes Masters Programme Details
The Postgraduate Diploma and MSc in Diabetes Care, accredited by the University of Warwick, is now the largest online diabetes course in the United Kingdom welcoming 200 - 300 clinicians annually. The course combines practical and case-based learning, delivered by a network of local and global diabetes experts, this online Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Science in Diabetes Care from the University of Warwick gives participants a deep understanding of all aspects of diabetes management, enabling graduates to excel in their healthcare career.
Designed specifically to cater to busy healthcare professionals, the programme is based on international best practice in diabetes education and follows the patient journey from diagnosis to old age. The programme owes its success to the high calibre online learning experience and the resultant word of mouth from students and alumni.
Postgraduate Certificate: 6 months
Postgraduate Diploma: 12 months
Master of Science: 24 months
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About the University of Warwick
Ranked 10th in the UK and 69th in the World, the University of Warwick is a world-leading Russell Group institution. It is an internationally-recognised centre of excellence delivering the highest standards of education, research, information and materials to improve the quality of healthcare globally.
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Why the University of Warwick?
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I chose to do the iheed Diabetes course because Diabetes is a very complex area and I felt I needed to get up to date and confident in a rapidly emerging field. The course is really well structured. It is a lot of work, but it is all relevant. I would 100% recommend this programme.
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Online learning was an excellent experience for me especially in the middle of the pandemic. It allowed me to study when and where I chose, in bite sized chunks, with the added bonus of a weekly face to face tutorial. It enabled the whole group to interact and share knowledge and experience whilst also benefiting from the vast experience of some world class tutors. I would highly recommend this programme to fellow clinicians.
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I wholeheartedly recommend the University of Warwick Masters in Diabetes Care. It greatly increased my level of confidence in caring for my patients. The course was very enjoyable. I received great support from my co coordinator and tutors. The platform is user friendly and is full of helpful resources and reading materials. Sign up ...you will be glad you did.
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Studying on this course has been a truly enriching experience. It has given me the skills and the confidence to analyse the delivery of local diabetes services and see and assess how we can improve our patient outcomes. I highly recommend this course to all my colleagues
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I liked the weekly tutorials, which provided an interactive way to learn and engage with practitioners across various countries. The lecturers were welcoming and excellent, offering support through WhatsApp to all group members.
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This semester was eye-opening. I have gained a vast amount of knowledge, giving me more confidence in my daily practice. I use evidence-based information more often than before.
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A world-class student experience
This MSc In Diabetes programme is a truly transformative user experience. The content is rich, compelling, engaging and innovative. It includes interactive video, 2D & 3D animations, medical imagery and instructional competency-focused pedagogy. Students will interact and engage in:
Weekly synchronous online tutorials throughout the course
Highly interactive content and tutor-moderated discussion forums
Reflective exercises to test your thinking and learning application
The programme management team provide superb mentorship and pastoral care to ensure high engagement and pass rates.
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Who is this programme for?
The programme is an online diabetes course for doctors and nurses that is a interprofessional Education qualification whereby we upskill the multidisciplinary team collectively for optimal patient outcomes. The majority of the participants on the programme are doctors and nurses but we also have a wonderful mix of pharmacists, dieticians and other members of the integrated care team.
Diploma & Masters Diabetes Course Overview
This Diploma and Masters Diabetes programme blends self-directed learning and Tutor-led group learning. Throughout the programme, you'll engage in: online group tutorials, tutor-moderated discussion forums, interactive case studies, reflective exercises. The programme is broken down into the following modules:
The global epidemiology and burden of diabetes
Diabetes diagnosis
Screening for diabetes
Prevention of diabetes and prediabetes
Classification of diabetes
Evidence Based Medicine
Your Dedicated Tutors
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Dr Colin J. Kenny
Programme Director
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Dr Pam Brown
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Dr Martin Hadley-Brown
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Dr Suzanne Kelly
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Su Down
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Dr Ralph Audehm
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Dr Paul Newman
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Nicola Milne
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Dr Mohamed Farghaly
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Mary Ryan
Course Benefits
Enhanced Patient Outcomes
Graduates of this programme put the patient at the heart of diabetes service delivery. They have reported a substantial improvement on quality of care and patient outcomes
Enhance your CV, boost your career
The PgDip meets with the educational requirements for CNS status and the Masters meets with the educational requirements for ANP status. Physicians in the UK can also claim GPwER post qualification
World-leading faculty
Our tutor faculty comprise world-leading Diabetes experts. Many contribute to the NICE guidelines and are national and global diabetes leads whilst still remaining working clinicians at the coalface of diabetes care
A Truly Global Programme
Developed by international Diabetes experts. Participants from across the globe (70+ nationalities) study together, learning from each other's experiences and forming a global network of like-minded diabetes clinicians.
A world-class online learning experience
The programme is a truly transformative user experience. The content is rich, compelling, engaging and innovative. It includes interactive video, 2D & 3D animations, medical imagery and instructional competency-focused pedagogy.
Easy-to-use online student portal
The online learning environment is accessible anytime, anywhere on any device designed with the busy diabetes clinician in mind.
Discounts and Flexible Payment Options available
We offer early registration discounts, bulk payment discounts and flexible payment plans to make this programme affordable and accessible to clinicians
World Leading Brand
Graduates of this programme will hold a qualification from a prestigious Russell Group University ranked 10th in the UK and 69th in the World
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Your Questions Answered
The following are the most frequently asked questions about the Master of Science in Diabetes Care programme. If your query is not answered, please reach out to us on the live chat on the site.
Yes, to take the programme you must be a medical professional who is in full employment in a medical practice throughout the duration of the programme.