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University of Salford: Diabetes Care
| Institution | University of Salford |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health and Society |
| Web | http://www.salford.ac.uk |
| enquiries@salford.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0161 295 4545 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
In the UK, as elsewhere in the world, the prevalence of diabetes has, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), reached epidemic proportions and is projected to rise to 552 million by the year 2030, peaking at a staggering 642 million by the year 2040. A person with diabetes potentially faces a reduced life expectancy of between 6-20 years.
This course will enable you to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to empower people with diabetes to self-manage their condition. Our course is developed in collaboration with national and global experts in diabetes, including specialist diabetes services, primary care diabetes services, community diabetes services, social sciences, maternal and child health services, podiatry, exercise physiology and dietetics, medical nutritionists, service users, and digital health leads.
You will: - Understand the factors contributing to the current epidemic of diabetes, both nationally and internationally.
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Support people from various cultural backgrounds to effectively manage their diabetes, prevent complications, and lead a normal life.
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Use evidence to develop and continually improve the quality of diabetes management.
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Be part of a multidisciplinary team of educators, researchers, and practitioners.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A Bachelor’s degree with honours from a UK University, normally an upper 2nd (2:1) or above degree in an appropriate subject. |
| Location | Peel Park Campus The Crescent Salford M5 4WT |
Summary
In the UK, as elsewhere in the world, the prevalence of diabetes has, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), reached epidemic proportions and is projected to rise to 552 million by the year 2030, peaking at a staggering 642 million by the year 2040. A person with diabetes potentially faces a reduced life expectancy of between 6-20 years.
This course will enable you to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to empower people with diabetes to self-manage their condition. Our course is developed in collaboration with national and global experts in diabetes, including specialist diabetes services, primary care diabetes services, community diabetes services, social sciences, maternal and child health services, podiatry, exercise physiology and dietetics, medical nutritionists, service users, and digital health leads.
You will: - Understand the factors contributing to the current epidemic of diabetes, both nationally and internationally.
-
Support people from various cultural backgrounds to effectively manage their diabetes, prevent complications, and lead a normal life.
-
Use evidence to develop and continually improve the quality of diabetes management.
-
Be part of a multidisciplinary team of educators, researchers, and practitioners.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A Bachelor’s degree with honours from a UK University, normally an upper 2nd (2:1) or above degree in an appropriate subject. |
| Location | Peel Park Campus The Crescent Salford M5 4WT |
Summary
In the UK and globally, the prevalence of diabetes has reached epidemic levels, with projections indicating it will rise to 552 million by 2030 and 642 million by 2040, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Diabetes can reduce life expectancy by 6 to 20 years.
This course is designed to empower you to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, enabling people with diabetes to self-manage their condition. Developed in collaboration with experts from various fields—including specialist diabetes services, primary care, community diabetes services, social sciences, maternal and child health, podiatry, exercise physiology, dietetics, medical nutrition, service users, and digital health—the course provides comprehensive training.
You will: - Understand the factors contributing to the global diabetes epidemic.
-
Support individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in managing diabetes, preventing complications, and leading normal lives.
-
Use evidence to enhance the quality of diabetes management.
-
Join a multidisciplinary team of educators, researchers, and practitioners.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants to this course should have: - A Bachelor’s degree with honours from a UK university, typically an upper second-class (2:1) or above in a relevant subject. |
| Location | Peel Park Campus The Crescent Salford M5 4WT |
Summary
In the UK and globally, the prevalence of diabetes has reached epidemic levels, with projections indicating it will rise to 552 million by 2030 and 642 million by 2040, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Diabetes can reduce life expectancy by 6 to 20 years.
This course is designed to empower you to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, enabling people with diabetes to self-manage their condition. Developed in collaboration with experts from various fields—including specialist diabetes services, primary care, community diabetes services, social sciences, maternal and child health, podiatry, exercise physiology, dietetics, medical nutrition, service users, and digital health—the course provides comprehensive training.
You will: - Understand the factors contributing to the global diabetes epidemic.
-
Support individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in managing diabetes, preventing complications, and leading normal lives.
-
Use evidence to enhance the quality of diabetes management.
-
Join a multidisciplinary team of educators, researchers, and practitioners.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants to this course should have: - A Bachelor’s degree with honours from a UK university, typically an upper second-class (2:1) or above in a relevant subject. |
| Location | Peel Park Campus The Crescent Salford M5 4WT |
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