MSC Diabetes

Course overview

The Diabetes MSc is designed to develop advanced knowledge of diabetes, including its different types, complications, pathophysiology, diagnosis and current therapeutic approaches. The course is particularly relevant for: • Healthcare professionals • Doctors/junior doctors • Biomedical scientists • Dietitians • Researchers • NHS staff • International doctors and healthcare professionals • Students with relevant biomedical/health-science backgrounds A major feature is the "bench-to-bedside" / translational medicine approach. This means you study how discoveries from laboratory research and clinical trials can be translated into patient care and personalised treatment. The course also develops research, evidence-based medicine, clinical decision-making and scientific writing skills.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£15,500 / year

Initial deposit

£1,500 initial deposit is required to proceed with the interview. 100% tuition fee deposit/payment is required to receive the CAS letter.

Country

England

Campus

Exton Park

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

In practice, you would normally need a relevant Bachelor's degree equivalent to a UK 2:2. The university assesses international qualifications according to the applicant's country and qualification.

General entry requirements

For international applicants, the university requires an appropriate first degree with at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent. Relevant backgrounds can include: • Medicine • Biomedical Science • Dietetics • Human Biology • Related undergraduate degrees • Equivalent professional qualifications with suitable background knowledge/experience The university also specifically welcomes applications from: • Junior doctors • NHS staff • International doctors • International healthcare professionals

Scholarships & discounts

PG: Up to £2,250 £1,250 confirmed tuition fee discount Additional £1,000 Merit Scholarship for students with 65% or above UG: Up to £1,000 Merit Scholarship 75% required for Science subjects 80% required for Humanities subjects

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

£1,500

Course modules

The MSc consists of 120 taught credits across four core modules: 1. Key Skills in Translational Medicine — 40 credits This module covers: • Audit • Enterprise • Research • Service development • Translational medicine • Implementation science • Research study design • Service improvement • Critical reading • Academic/scientific writing You also develop a research or service-improvement proposal. 2. Translational Medicine: Bench to Bedside — 20 credits You learn how to: • Formulate research questions • Identify and evaluate scientific evidence • Apply evidence-based medicine • Understand laboratory-to-clinic translation • Evaluate different types of evidence • Understand how research informs clinical guidelines and practice The module specifically connects scientific discoveries with clinical applications. 3. Clinical Medicine — 20 credits This module takes a precision-medicine approach to the patient's journey. It covers areas such as: • Patient presentation • Diagnosis • Clinical assessment • Treatment protocols • Disease/pathology relevant to your programme • The wider clinical journey For Diabetes MSc students, the clinical content is focused on diabetes-related disease/pathology. 4. Diabetes: Pathophysiology & Clinical Management — 40 credits This is the main specialist diabetes module. You study: • Different types of diabetes • Pathophysiology • Disease progression • Diabetes complications • Diagnosis • Clinical management • Current treatment strategies • Evidence supporting treatment decisions • Research and scientific literature • Advanced diagnostic methods • Contemporary therapeutic approaches The university states that assessments are coursework-based, with many assessment topics being student-led. Total 40 + 20 + 20 + 40 = 120 credits