Online Masters in Diabetes Care
27 months
Distance Learning
Tuition: GBP 10,950
Paid Quarterly: GBP 1,825
Intakes: Oct 2026
Deadline: 14 Sept 2026
Course overview
The Distance Learning Masters in Diabetes Care is designed by specialists and the experienced, high profile academic staff from the Diabetes Centre and the University of Leicester UK.
This post graduate degree incorporates a range of modules, combining the most topical thinking around clinical care and research in adults with practical examples and evidence-based diabetes care that can be applied in real-life.
The Distance Learning Masters in Diabetes Care allows you to develop your knowledge of diabetes care and choose topics in which to specialise. The core modules look at aspects of clinical presentation and management in diabetes with a further core module investigating injectable therapies.
Online Masters in Diabetes Care
Online Masters in Diabetes Care
Accreditation
The Online MSc in Diabetes Care draws on the specialist knowledge of the experienced and high profile staff at the world-renowned Leicester Diabetes Centre.
The Leicester Diabetes Centre is a national and international centre of excellence and one of the largest facilities in Europe for conducting first class clinical research, dynamic clinical services and teaching in diabetes.
Assessment
Teaching will take place through online lectures, online tutorials, webinars, online demonstrations and podcasts, directed reading, online group discussion and online case studies.
All modules are assessed by a variety of methods, including written essays, discussion forums, short answer exams and reflective journals.
Benefits
The course will equip you with the knowledge, confidence and skills to specialise in diabetes care.
The ongoing research published by the Leicester Diabetes Centre ensures that all the online materials you use will be relevant and up to date.
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.
Career path
Diabetes is affecting people across the world in epidemic proportions. It is therefore an area that requires more and more experts in this field.
Successful students will have the skills to specialise in diabetes, which may lead to career progression.
Academic Progression
- Ph.D
Eligibility
- Second Class Honours PLUS qualified professional status in medicine, nursing or any other health/social care setting PLUS 2 years working experience in a health/socialcare setting, preferably in the field of diabetes
- Or, 2:1 degree in biological, health or social sciences. You must be able to demonstrate relevant experience in diabetes either through a formal interview process or references. Applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree may be considered.
- Or, extensive experience in health or social care research or management, preferably in the field of diabetes; or extensive prior clinical/medical training, preferably in the field of diabetes. You must be able to demonstrate relevant experience in diabetes through references
Core module
This module covers the key components of diabetes management and has been specifically developed to provide you with a good understanding of all the current and latest therapeutic developments.
This module provides you with an in-depth overview of the complications associated with diabetes to equip the you with the knowledge and confidence to advise and support people with these conditions.
This module will provide you with the fundamental knowledge, skills and competency required in applied health research, research from a clinical or healthcare perspective.
Option Modules
Choose three option modules from:
If you’re a for healthcare professionals with an interest in diabetes inpatient care such as specialist registrars, diabetes specialist nurses, consultant diabetologists, podiatrists, pharmacists and ward nurses, then this is the module for you.
This comprehensive module has been developed by a talented team of paediatric specialists to advance your knowledge and skills as healthcare professionals in diagnosing and managing diabetes in children and young people, which can be particularly challenging.
If you are a healthcare professionals or someone with an interest in obesity and prevention of type 2 diabetes, then this is the module for you. You’ll gain an insight into the complex link between obesity and health, specifically in relation to type 2 diabetes. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the screening and detection methods for obesity and type 2 diabetes, and consider the evidence base to both prevent and manage these conditions at both an individual and a population level.
This module will meet your needs as a health care professionals who would like to advance your knowledge and confidence in both initiating and managing injectable therapies. The module covers practical skills but is also grounded in the latest evidence-based medicine.
Supporting someone with diabetes to become a successful self-manager is critical to good outcomes, whether clinical, psychological or emotional. This module will help you to develop skills to support self-care in people with diabetes and other long term conditions.
On this module, you will study the pharmacology of dementia, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and of reducing cardiovascular risk for the older person with diabetes. Together we will explore the issues experienced by and the impact of these on the older person with diabetes and discuss the importance of screening for complications of diabetes in the older person, in particular eyes, feet and kidneys. You will also investigate the impact of exercise and good nutrition on older people with diabetes, as well as the concept of frailty and its relationship to nutrition and exercise.
Course fee
Global:
- Course Fee: GBP 10,950
- Quarterly Fee: GBP 1,825
+VAT if applicable
Fees are determined by where applicants are currently working and residing
GBP is Great British Pounds
Academics
Refaat Kazoun
Philippe Riewer
Ajith Kumar
What our student say
Taye Johnson
University of Leicester
MSc in Diabetes
I have nothing but positive words about Stafford Global. The process leading to my acceptance was seamless. Expect professionalism, great communication, and a team wanting you to succeed in your education endeavour. If you are seeking higher education, this is it!
