Programme Overview

In response to the rising global prevalence of metabolic disorders among the population, for healthcare professionals with a relevant undergraduate degree, you now have the opportunity to enhance your expertise through our Postgraduate Certificate in Metabolic Medicine.

Our new Metabolic Medicine Course offers high-quality, specialist education in metabolic medicine to healthcare professionals worldwide, equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to provide the highest levels of care to patients with metabolic disorders such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension.

Complete your metabolic medicine course in just 6 months with Learna | Diploma MSc, and enjoy the flexibility of part-time learning delivered 100% online. This allows you to continue to work full-time, while studying at a time that suits you.

This Postgraduate Certificate in Metabolic Medicine is exclusively designed for healthcare professionals who hold a University undergraduate qualification in a medical field.
Stay at the forefront of advancements in technology and new research within the dynamic field of metabolic medicine and clinical biochemistry with this cutting-edge online course. We have designed this metabolic medicine PGCert to equip healthcare professionals with an extensive understanding of the diagnosis, treatment and management of metabolic conditions.

When you undertake this metabolic medicine course online, not only will you learn from practising field experts, you will also join a multidisciplinary group of healthcare professionals around the world, with whom you can share best practice and develop a global perspective.

On completion of this PGCert in Metabolic Medicine, you will be able to:

Apply lifelong learning and advanced problem solving skills directly to your practice in the management of patients presenting with metabolic disorders.
Critically evaluate the evidence base in metabolic medicine.
Demonstrate a systematic knowledge of the methodologies and approaches to address various presentations related to metabolic medicine.
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?

Our metabolic medicine course is designed for healthcare professionals who have an interest in clinical biochemistry, or are involved in the care and management of patients with metabolic disorders, including:

GPs
Nurses
Pharmacists
Clinical Biochemists
Sports Scientists
Dieticians
As an international online education platform, we cater to a global audience, and with no international surcharges, we aim to make learning accessible for all