Postgraduate Diploma in Urology

Learn at one of the UK’s premier medical learning institutes and become alumni of The University of Plymouth. It’s blended learning featuring both class-based and flexible, online study. Please note, currently, due to Covid-19, our course is 100% online.

3 good reasons to study the Postgraduate Diploma Urology:

Our course equips you with the necessary theory and skills to develop mastery in the clinical and service aspects of Urology
You’ll have greater confidence and knowledge to better manage your patients. You’ll also be further recognised and appreciated by clinical colleagues, as having a special interest and skill set in Urology
You’ll have the opportunity to meet other doctors and medical staff on the course – from the UK and worldwide – building your international network

Learn at one of the UK’s premier medical learning institutes and become alumni of The University of Plymouth. It’s blended learning featuring both class-based and flexible, online study. Please note, currently, due to Covid-19, our course is 100% online.

3 good reasons to study the Postgraduate Diploma Urology:

Our course equips you with the necessary theory and skills to develop mastery in the clinical and service aspects of Urology
You’ll have greater confidence and knowledge to better manage your patients. You’ll also be further recognised and appreciated by clinical colleagues, as having a special interest and skill set in Urology
You’ll have the opportunity to meet other doctors and medical staff on the course – from the UK and worldwide – building your international network

We welcome applications from healthcare practitioners around the world. The course is accessed online, so you must have access to a computer and the internet.

The formal entry requirements are:

Possession of an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)*
A satisfactory reference from a senior health care practitioner or line manager with knowledge of your work and experience
If your first language is not English, you must be able to demonstrate oral and written fluency in English. Working or studying in an English-speaking environment will usually be sufficient to demonstrate acceptable competence

Please note, we do not offer any scholarships or financial assistance.
*Applications are considered from candidates who do not meet the formal entry requirements but can provide evidence of equivalence. For example, a medical degree from a World Health Organization recognised institution.

We have over 25 years of experience in healthcare education. Each year, we carefully evolve our programme to bring you the latest expertise and best possible learning environment:

Gain a UK Higher Education Institution Accredited Diploma
Study in your own time at your own pace (in whatever time-zone you live)
Continue to live in your own country/location without disrupting family life
Continue to pursue your existing career, without a break

Programme Outline
Our programme has been designed specifically for Primary Care Physicians and other healthcare professionals working in Urology, to gain experience in the management of clinical and service aspects of urology. Our programme is learning experience is tailored to suit your individual preferences. The diploma requires you to complete 3 modules:

Module 1: Core generic knowledge & skills
Module 2: Advances in Urology
Module 3: Clinical Practice in Urology

You’ll be expected to participate in online clinical activity.

Module 1: Core generic knowledge & skills

We’ll cover a variety of background factors influencing urological conditions. This includes determinants of health, lifestyle factors in health, identifying risk factors and nutrition and health. We’ll also cover how to break bad news, which is essential in helping you manage your patients effectively.

Module 2: Advances in Urology

In this module, we go deeper into the subject of Urology, giving you detailed understanding. Topics include the examination of the urine, urological emergencies, assessment of renal function, imaging in urology, urinary tract infection, haematuria, assessment of urinary incontinence, male infertility, PSA screening, BPH/LUTS, prostate cancer, acute retention, the overactive bladder, female stress incontinence, urinary stones, erectile dysfunction, genitoscrotal surgery, bladder cancer, renal cancer, testicular/penile cancer, paediatric urology, the neuropathic bladder, urological pain and reconstructive surgery.

Module 3: Clinical Practice in Urology

Here we cover clinical skills related to diagnosis, monitoring, tests and clinical examination, such as:

Examination of the male external genitalia
Examination of the female external genitalia
Clinical Abdominal examination
Digital rectal examination of the prostate (DRE)
Interpret trans-abdominal ultrasound of the bladder and prostate
Urine flow rate: how to measure and interpret
Uretheral catheterisation
Intra-cavernosal injection

These are presented as a series of specially selected key video clips to enable you to understand the procedure and the steps required. We don’t assess clinical skill competency and strongly advise you to access hands-on clinical sessions with a local clinical specialist following the programme.

Duration

The Postgraduate Diploma runs over 1 academic year (9 to 12 months). For exact course dates please check our website here.

Delivery Method

Our courses are online with a 1-day introductory workshop and ½ day exam at the end.

Ranking

The University of Plymouth’s medical school has a high score of 96/100 and 100% employment for graduates six months from graduation (Complete University Guide 2019). It also has the top dental school in England – outside of London – scoring of 94/100, including a value-added score of 8/10 (The Guardian University Guide 2018).

Tuition Fees

Please check our current fees here. This fee includes everything (online access, course material, webinars, exam fees), except for graduation ceremony fees, which are separate.

Accreditation and Recognition

On completion of our programme, you’ll receive a diploma from The University of Plymouth. It’s an internationally recognised academic qualification. The University of Plymouth has been committed to excellence since its foundation in 1862. It received its University title, and degree awarding powers, from His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. It’s fully recognised by the British Government and listed on the UK’s Department for Business, Innovation and Skills list of recognised UK awarding institutions.