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PGCert

Metabolic Medicine

The field of metabolic medicine is rapidly evolving, with new research and advancements in technology leading to improved diagnosis and treatment of metabolic disorders such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension (LeRoith et al. 2015).

How to apply

Key Course Details

  • Start Date

    September

  • Location

    Online

Fees

  • Home students

    £1,200*

  • Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits.

A level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Metabolic Medicine would provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the management of the main metabolic disorders.

DESIGNED FOR

This course is for medical professionals with an interest in metabolic medicine, such as GPs, nurses, pharmacists, clinical biochemists, sports scientists and dieticians.

In partnership with

  • Learna | Diploma MSc

Skills Taught

  • Critical thinking
  • Management of of the main metabolic disorders

Career Paths

  • GP
  • Nurse
  • Pharmacist
  • Dietician

Module Overview

This course will provide healthcare professionals with in-depth knowledge of metabolic disorders which are increasing in prevalence globally: obesity, diabetes and hypertension.

Our comprehensive programme allows you to explore diverse methodologies and approaches, empowering you to address various presentations relating to metabolic disorders with confidence.

Diabetes

This module provides an in-depth exploration of diabetes mellitus, encompassing type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentations, and complications of diabetes.

Obesity

This module delves into the complexities of obesity as a metabolic disorder and a significant risk factor for various health conditions. Explore the underlying causes of obesity, its impact on physical and psychological health, and the importance of early intervention.

Hypertension

The Hypertension module focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of hypertension, a common yet critical component of metabolic medicine. Gain a thorough understanding of the underlying mechanisms of hypertension, its risk factors, and its association with cardiovascular diseases.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Typical qualification requirements:

To secure your place on the course, applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant subject.

International applications welcomed:

We welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications of our entry requirements. For more details related to your country of residence, please view our dedicated country pages.

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Contextual offers

We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.

USW prides itself on its student experience and we support our students to achieve their goals and become a successful graduate. This approach helps us to support students who have the potential to succeed and who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university.

 

We're here to help

Whether you a have a question about your course, fees and funding, the application process or anything else, there are plenty of ways you can get in touch, and we'd love to talk to you. You can contact our friendly admissions team by phone, email or chat to us online.

 

In partnership with

Fees and Funding

UK Part-time Fee

£1,200

per 20 credits*
UK Part-time Fee

£1,200

per 20 credits*

Further Information

Studying at university is one of the most significant investments you'll ever make. Whilst you’re studying, you’ll have two main financial obligations – tuition fees and living costs. There’s lots of financial help available from the University of South Wales and external funding sources, that may provide loans (which have to be paid back) and grants, scholarships and bursaries (that don't).

*Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits. Once enrolled, the fee is anticipated to remain at the same rate throughout the duration of your study on this course except as described below.

Please be aware that we may increase the maximum fee for home students on full-time undergraduate courses only where the Welsh Government increases the permitted level of inflation of fees. Fees for all students (including part-time, postgraduate and international students) may be amended in accordance with our applicable Fees and Debt Management Policy.  We will ensure that students are given clear, intelligible, unambiguous and timely information about our courses and costs in good time, ahead of the next academic year.

 

Fees and Funding Scholarships and Busaries Alumni Discount

Additional Costs

As a student of USW, you’ll have access to lots of free resources to support your study and learning, such as textbooks, publications, online journals, laptops, and plenty of remote-access resources. Whilst in most cases these resources are more than sufficient in supporting you with completing your course, additional costs, both obligatory and optional, may be required or requested for the likes of travel, memberships, experience days, stationery, printing, or equipment. 

University Quality Assurance

At USW, we regularly review our courses in response to changing patterns of employment and skills demand to ensure we offer learning designed to reflect today’s student needs and tomorrow’s employer demands.

If during a review process course content is significantly changed, we’ll write to inform you and talk you through the changes for the coming year. But whatever the outcome, we aim to equip our students with the skillset and the mindset to succeed whatever tomorrow may bring. Your future, future-proofed.

Course Highlights

How you’ll learn

This programme is delivered entirely through our online learning platform. Learning takes primarily on our academic forum where students research, respond to and discuss clinically rich case scenarios and undertake reflective practice. This discussion is led and supported by our team of expert tutors who are themselves leaders in the field of metabolic medicine.

You will learn among a peer group of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals around the world, with whom you can share best practice and gain a global perspective.

Careers and Employability

Graduate careers

PG Certificate courses are increasingly required by HCPs for their postgraduate career development. This accessible, online programme will help to develop higher-order thinking, including critical analysis skills, whilst furnishing postgraduate students with applicable knowledge to take an active lead in the improved delivery of high quality care in a range of settings.

Possible career paths

The curriculum covers key aspects of metabolic medicine relevant to all HCPs and this PGCert will support employability and expertise. The course can facilitate the development of GPs, nurses, pharmacists and dieticians into specialty roles as well as supporting junior specialists in their career progression.

How to apply

If you're ready to apply for this course, the next step is to complete your application through our delivery partner, Learna Ltd. While this course is validated by the University of South Wales, all applications are processed directly by Learna. Please visit the Learna website, where you’ll find detailed instructions on how to apply, including the required documentation and key deadlines. By applying through Learna, you'll be taking the first step toward joining a flexible and high-quality learning experience designed to fit around your commitments.

Learna website

Next Steps

Visit the Learna Website