Postgraduate Diploma Diabetes & Endocrinology

Diabetes is one of the most rapidly growing areas of clinical concern. It’s estimated that 422 million people are living with diabetes worldwide in 2014 (up from 108 million in 1980). Diabetes affects around 1 in 11 of the world’s adult population, yet only 50% of people with diabetes are diagnosed. By 2045, it’s estimated 629 million people will be living with diabetes worldwide (European Society of Cardiology 2019). As a consequence, there’s a growing demand for healthcare professionals with expertise in diagnosing and treating diabetes. Our Postgraduate Diploma Diabetes and Endocrinology programme is designed specifically for primary care physicians. It builds on your existing knowledge, skills and experiences to develop mastery in the clinical and service aspects of diabetes. Our participants gain the skills to be at the leading edge of healthcare practitioners in meeting this global challenge.

Our Diploma programmes benefit greatly from the diversity of our international participants and our world-class experts who design and facilitate our programmes.

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

3 good reasons to study the Postgraduate Diploma Diabetes and Endocrinology:

Our course equips you with the necessary theory and skills to develop mastery in the clinical and service aspects of diabetes
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 diabetes
You’ll have the opportunity to meet other doctors and medical staff on the course – from the UK and worldwide – building your international network

Diabetes is one of the most rapidly growing areas of clinical concern. It’s estimated that 422 million people are living with diabetes worldwide in 2014 (up from 108 million in 1980). Diabetes affects around 1 in 11 of the world’s adult population, yet only 50% of people with diabetes are diagnosed. By 2045, it’s estimated 629 million people will be living with diabetes worldwide (European Society of Cardiology 2019). As a consequence, there’s a growing demand for healthcare professionals with expertise in diagnosing and treating diabetes. Our Postgraduate Diploma Diabetes and Endocrinology programme is designed specifically for primary care physicians. It builds on your existing knowledge, skills and experiences to develop mastery in the clinical and service aspects of diabetes. Our participants gain the skills to be at the leading edge of healthcare practitioners in meeting this global challenge.

Our Diploma programmes benefit greatly from the diversity of our international participants and our world-class experts who design and facilitate our programmes.

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

3 good reasons to study the Postgraduate Diploma Diabetes and Endocrinology:

Our course equips you with the necessary theory and skills to develop mastery in the clinical and service aspects of diabetes
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 diabetes
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 diabetes, to gain experience in the management of clinical and service aspects of diabetes. 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 Diabetes and Endocrinology
Module 3: Clinical Practice in Diabetes and Endocrinology

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

We pride ourself on offering market-leading learning experiences for medical practitioners. Our experienced team of top experts have carefully developed our programme to deliver the best possible learning outcomes for you. There are 3 modules:

Module 1: Core generic knowledge & skills
We’ll cover a variety of background factors influencing diabetes. 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 Diabetes and Endocrinology
In this module, we go deeper into the subject of diabetes, giving you detailed understanding. Topics include the epidemiology of diabetes, pathology of diabetes, type 1 and 2 diabetes, blood pressure and lipids, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic microvascular disease, diabetic neuropathies, monitoring diabetes, erectile dysfunction, hypoglycaemia, DK and hyperosmolar states, diabetes and pregnancy, diabetes and concurrent disease, diabetes in the elderly, insulin initiation, diabetic foot problems, diabetes and driving, polycystic ovarian syndrome, obesity, dyslipidaemia and osteoporosis, disorders of growth and development, disorders of bone metabolism, imaging in endocrinology, a disorder of the gonads and more.

Module 3: Clinical Practice in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Here we cover clinical skills related to monitoring, insulin administration, dynamic tests and clinical examination. 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.