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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Programme Details
The 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 Masters In Diabetes 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.
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About the University of Warwick
Ranked 9th in the UK and 64th 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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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 diatbetes course for doctors 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.
Programme Overview
This 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
Patient Empowerment
Psychology and Behavioural Change
Structured Education Programmes
Physical Activity
Self-Monitoring and Sick Days
Acute Complications
Rationale for Evidenced based treatment of diabetes
Diabetes and Primary Care
Drug treatments
Using insulin and CSII
Surgery to treat diabetes
Diabetes in children and adolescents
Pathophysiology of microvascular complications of diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic nephropathy
Diabetic neuropathy
Foot care in diabetes
Introduction to primary, secondary and tertiary complications
Pathophysiology of macrovascular complications
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Cerebrovascular disease
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidaemia
Primary and secondary prevention of macrovascular complications
Diabetes and pregnancy (including Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
Diabetes in later life
Sports and travel
Ramadan and Hajj
Mental health issues
Organisation of Diabetes & Chronic Care Model Revisited
Taught component (Tutorials)
Research proposal submission
Research Project
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 9th in the UK and 64th in the World
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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Geraint Warlow — GP, Ireland —
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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Julie Parry — Practice Nurse with Special interest in Diabetes, UK —
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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Paula Maye — Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Ireland
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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Dr Shafaq Shoeb — Family Medicine Consultant, Qatar —
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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Subash Mawji — GP, Australia
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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Sneeta Sushanth Kamath — GP, UK
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.
The university has a supportive policy of enabling broader access to the programme to health professionals that do not hold bachelor degrees. The process for admission is slightly longer than normal, but is designed to ensure people coming on the programme have the best possible opportunity to perform strongly. We will ask you to provide a 500 word evidence-based review and then attend an interview after, if you do not hold a health or medical related degree.
You would need to first study the PG Diploma which is a 1 year programme. There has been a number of important changes in areas of Diabetes recently and this is reflected in the PG Diploma.
Yes, this is certainly an international qualification and we have a number of students from many countries studying the programme. It is a level 7 on the UK national framework but as a top 8 ranking university in the UK and 62nd in the world the accreditation can be used globally.
Please see the link to the Accreditation page here.
There are 6 written assessments and 2 exams that you need to do for the PG Diploma. The M.Sc. is a professional project which requires a 4,000 word research article and a conference poster presentation.
You can speak to your employer about funding options available and you can also apply for a UK student finance loan if you wish to study the full Masters. Student finance for undergraduates: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
To apply for your place on a programme, all you have to is to fill out the online application form, and when requested send in proof of eligibility (confirmation of your previous degree/other qualifications).
Yes, please see the link to the funding pages here.
Please see the link to the payment options pages here.
Please contact your Educational Advisor for more information on pricing and offer.
Yes, please see the link to the full programme curriculum here.