Diabetes CPD by distance learning
Course overview
The world prevalence of diabetes amongst adults is increasing year-on-year making diabetes care one of the biggest medical challenges faced by health care professionals globally. This rising epidemic has increased the demand for services from personnel trained to deliver high quality care. The Leicester Diabetes Centre now forms one of the largest facilities in Europe for conducting first class clinical research, dynamic clinical services and teaching in diabetes.
On this distance learning course you will benefit from the specialist knowledge of the experienced and high profile academic staff from the Centre and the University of Leicester. The ongoing research published by the Leicester Diabetes Centre ensures that all the online materials you use will be relevant and up to date. These short courses combine the most topical thinking around clinical care and research in adults with practical examples of how novel research and evidence-based diabetes care can be applied in real life, clinical settings.
These courses will equip you with the knowledge, confidence and skills to specialise in diabetes care. You will become part of the Distance Learning Diabetes Community providing the opportunity for networking and sharing best practice. Distance learning gives you the flexibility to fit study around existing work commitments and enhance your career prospects without having to leave employment.
These courses are ideal for healthcare professionals who wish to specialise in diabetes from either a primary or secondary care background. NB. The course in 'Glycaemic Management' lasts four months and is worth 30 credits.
The other courses run for two months and are worth 15 credits. Each of these short courses is a module within our MSc in Diabetes by distance learning. You can only take one course at a time, up to a maximum of 60 credits.
These credits can be used as APL if you decide to take the full degree (60 credits if you study for an MSc or PGDip, 30 credits if you stud
Key highlights
- Taught by specialist staff from the Leicester Diabetes Centre
- Online materials informed by the Centre's ongoing published diabetes research
- Applies evidence-based diabetes care to real-life clinical settings
- Networking through the Distance Learning Diabetes Community
- Each short course is a module of the MSc in Diabetes
- Credits can count towards a full MSc, PGDip or PGCert
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — Second class honours degree (or equivalent) Plus qualified professional status in medicine, nursing or other recognised healthcare profession Plus at least two years' professional experience in a health or social care se…
- Additional condition: interview — You must be able to demonstrate relevant experience in diabetes, whether through a written personal statement, a formal interview and/or references.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
You are entitled to a discount of 20% of the new course fee.
Up to 20% of feesChancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.
Up to £3,000Chancellor’s International Scholarship
This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.
Up to £3,000Chevening Scholarship
Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship
Choral Scholarships at Leicester Cathedral
Leicester Cathedral offers three Choral Scholarships of £1,000 each year to University of Leicester students (undergraduates or postgraduates).
Up to £1,000Distance Learning (DL) Sanctuary Awards
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
The awards available are: MA: £800, PGDip: £500, PGCert: £300
Family Loyalty Discount
10% discount on the tuition fee for each year of your course.
Up to 10% of feesInternational Citizens of Change Scholarship
A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate programme in September 2026 for each year of their course for up to three years.
Up to £10,000International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000.
International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
This merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester who achieve or exceed the academic grades outlined.
International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver
Leicester Postgraduate Partnership Scholarship
Enjoy a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses at either University of Leicester or De Montfort University.
Up to 20% of feesMusic Scholarship
Music Scholarships of £500 are available for the academic year to cover the cost of music lessons for student musicians who are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject.
Up to £500Sanctuary Scholarships
Each Sanctuary Scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver, and a support package to be confirmed following assessment with our Welfare Service.
Sports Scholarships - The Talented Athlete Award
Financial contribution on agreed items up to £500 (e.g., travel expenses, equipment, specialist coaching, nutritional advice).
Careers this course leads to
- Diabetes specialist nurse
- Practice nurse with diabetes lead
- GP with special interest in diabetes
- Diabetes specialist dietitian
- Diabetes specialist pharmacist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,895.; £940; £1,940; £965 | International: £1,895.; £940; £1,940; £965
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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