Program Overview

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes - 20 credits - Module

Overview

The module provides insight into screening and detection methods for obesity and type 2 diabetes and will consider the evidence base to both prevent and manage these conditions at both an individual and a population level.

What's covered in this course?

• The genetics, epidemiology, evolution, aetiology and pathogenesis of obesity and diabetes is critically examined.
• Effective management of obesity and diabetes requires many complex interrelated issues including psychological and quality of life concerns.
• Evidence based treatment opportunities are critically appraised as to efficacious and effectiveness nationally and internationally.
• Obesity related diabetes is recognised as a long-term condition and its care requires specialist, inter-disciplinary and person-centred teamwork.

Why Choose Us?

• This module is delivered as a standalone, or as part of the MSc in Advancing Diabetes Care pathway
• This module aligns with the post-graduate philosophy and is designed to be flexible and practice-led
• You will have the opportunity to develop skills of enquiry, reflection and problem solving
• You can study this module completely online
• You will be encouraged to think critically and share practice experiences within an online discussion forum with your fellow students, as well as engaging in both directed and self-directed learning activities
• You will be an active partner in your own learning and development and in return you will receive regular feedback and feed forward aimed at developing your academic skills, and have the opportunity to discuss your progress with the module team

Fees & How to Apply

UK students

• Award: Module
• Starting: Oct 2025
• Mode: Short Course
• Duration: 200 hours
• Fees: £860 per 20 credit module

International students

• Award: Module
• Starting: Oct 2025
• Mode: Short Course
• Duration: 200 hours
• Fees: £860 per 20 credit module

Entry requirements

• This course is suitable for anyone who has a current professional registration from the country of your practice.
• If you are an international student then you must obtain an IETS Score of 6.0 in all fields.

Course in Depth

Course overview

• This module is delivered online and contains filmed video vignettes, cast studies, student lead work areas, evidence resources, webinars and guided study approaches with regular access through the learning to your module leader and teaching team.

Indicative content

• Screening and detection methods for obesity and type 2 diabetes
• Evidence to prevent and manage obesity and type 2 diabetes at both an individual and a population level
• Genetics, epidemiology, evolution, aetiology and pathogenesis of obesity and diabetes
• Inflammatory approaches in obesity
• Evidence based management encompassing complex interrelated issues including psychological and quality of life
• Evidence based treatment opportunities nationally and internationally
• Obesity related diabetes as a long-term condition
• Specialist, inter-disciplinary and person-centred teamwork

Employability

• Career pathways on completion of this programme include higher level specialist practice, career progression in diabetes care, research development, publication opportunities and management of developing service opportunities.

Assessment

• Written assignment

Facilities & Staff

• This course is delivered through the an online learning resource, with online study materials to guide you through the appropriate topics, as well as providing links to other resources.
• You will also need textbooks, and a full reading list is provided with each module syllabus.
• Although it is taught by distance learning, you will still have regular contact with your module tutor by email or telephone.
• We also offer optional periodic seminar talks where you can meet the course team, along with your fellow students.

Our staff

• Tahira Bashir: Senior Lecturer and Deputy Programme Lead - MSc Advancing Diabetes Care
• Martha Stewart: Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead - MSc Advancing Diabetes Care
• Professor Wasim Hanif: Visting Professor and Medical Director for MSc in Advancing Diabetes Care

Further Study

• You can take this module as part of the MSc in Advancing Diabetes Care.