Diabetes PgDip

University of South Wales

Key Course Facts

Duration	1 years - Part-time
Campus	online
Degree	Postgraduate Diploma, PgDip
Subject	Diabetes

Course Description

This clinically-focussed course in diabetes provides post-qualification preparation for roles in diabetes specialist teams, diabetes specialist nursing, practice nursing and allied health professionals aiming to provide diabetes services in primary care. It is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate diabetes service, and independently access information to critically assess, evaluate and disseminate the evidence base for diabetes care.

Delivered entirely online, the Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes focuses on the person with diabetes and supports the improvement of care. It recognises the contribution of the whole diabetes team and prepares professionals for specialist practice. The curriculum is based on the International Curriculum for Diabetes Health Professional Education produced by the International Diabetes Federation and meets the highest international standards for diabetes education. On successful completion of this course you could go on to study the MSc Diabetes.

Students are assessed across the following components of the module: •Clinical case scenarios with case based discussion •Individual learning portfolio •Group/individual activity •Case based Examination

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees

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1st degree or equivalent (including international qualifications); health-related background; APL may be negotiated on an individual basis.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of South Wales in top UK and global rankings.

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THE World University Rankings
year	rank
2017	601
2018	801
2019	1001
2020	1001
2021	1001
2022	1001

The Times Good University Guide
year	rank
2016	115
2017	119
2018	110
2019	114
2020	90
2021	99
2022	103

CUG The Complete University Guide
year	rank
2007	68
2008	83
2009	94
2010	86
2011	83
2012	91
2013	91
2014	100
2015	102
2016	99
2017	110
2018	107
2019	113
2020	102
2021	91
2022	91

The Guardian League Table
year	rank
2008	58
2009	80
2010	76
2011	68
2012	81
2014	102
2015	113
2016	111
2017	116
2018	109
2019	98
2020	66
2021	82
2022	53

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What students say about studying Diabetes in the UK?

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Diabetes and Exercise

About University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.

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Where is this programme taught

Location of University of South Wales in Pontypridd

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