Programme Overview

The global need for advancing knowledge in calcium and bone medicine is evident.
According to World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2022, 390 million adults were underweight. Globally, 149 million children under 5 years of age were stunted, 45 million were too thin for their height, and nearly half of child deaths under 5 were linked to undernutrition.

This is where our Postgraduate Certificate in Calcium and Bone Medicine comes into play. Our unique, online, part-time osteoporosis certification can help you become an authoritative leader in this in-demand field of medicine. This bone certificate offers a specialised and comprehensive exploration of the topic, equipping healthcare practitioners with in-depth knowledge and skills related to calcium and bone physiology, including parathyroid disorders, osteoporosis, and metabolic bone conditions like Paget's disease.

This Postgraduate Certificate in Calcium and Bone Medicine is a specialised programme for healthcare professionals who have already achieved a university undergraduate qualification in a relevant medical field.
Our bone certificate, featuring osteoporosis medicine, provides you the opportunity to learn from peers and experts worldwide, fostering the exchange of ideas and experiences across borders. Developed in collaboration with leading experts, the curriculum reflects the latest research, clinical guidelines, and best practices. You will benefit from the expertise of renowned professionals in calcium and bone medicine, such as our Programme Lead, Dr. Soha Zouwail, enhancing the credibility and relevance of the programme.

The successful completion of our online Postgraduate Certificate in Calcium and Bone Medicine qualification will enable you to gain:

Lifelong learning and advanced problem-solving skills for practical use in bone metabolism
Evaluate complex ideas, research, and clinical data, allowing you to make informed decisions for better patient outcomes.
Greater knowledge, critical skills, and practical abilities in metabolic bone diseases for helping patients, developing services, and future learning.
Accredited for CPD by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK

Entry Requirements

Since our courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals.

Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.

Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.

Documents Required

A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
A copy of your undergraduate degree certificate.
The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
A copy of your proof of English competency (see below).
English Language Requirements Proficiency in the English language is also essential to completing our courses. If English is NOT your first language, we ask for proof of competency during the application process. We are able to accept an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 for each band) or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet these requirements, please don’t worry. The University of South Wales run a number of English Language Programmes at the Centre for International English to prepare you for your academic studies. You can also contact our admissions team on admissions@diploma-msc.com for more information on the qualifications we accept.

Who is this course for?

This bone certificate is aimed at healthcare professionals who have an interest in calcium and bone medicine across a broad spectrum of public health, primary and secondary care settings.

Our anticipated audience includes:

Medical graduates with an interest in calcium and bone health, such as healthcare professionals working in care of the elderly medicine, musculoskeletal medicine calcium homeostasis and rehabilitation medicine.
Healthcare professionals working in varied settings worldwide, including nurses, GPs, physiotherapists and allied health professionals working in nutrition, public health and pharmacy.