Teaching & modules
Modules
Courses are divided into modules. MSc students on this course take modules totalling 180 credits over two academic years (90 credits per year). PG Cert students take modules totalling 60 credits over one academic year. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Required modules
MSc
Year 1
You are required to take:
- Diabetes: Principles of Care and Management (30 credits)
- Diabetes: Applied Clinical Practice (15 credits)
- Clinical Research in Diabetes (15 credits)
- Optional module (30 credits)
Year 2
You are required to take:
- Optional module (30 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
PG Cert
Year 1
You are required to take:
- Diabetes: Principles of Care and Management (30 credits)
- Diabetes: Applied Clinical Practice (15 credits)
- Clinical Research in Diabetes (15 credits)
Optional modules
MSc students will have the opportunity to take 60 credits of optional modules across years 1 & 2, which may include:
- Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Healthcare Professionals (45 credits)
- Managing Acute Illness in Primary and Urgent Care (15 credits)
- Healthcare Leadership (30 credits)
- Principles for Managing Long-Term Conditions (30 credits)
- Evidence and Research as the Basis of Care (30 credits)
- Impact of illness on the individual and society (30 credits)
- Cardiac Care: Heart Failure Assessment and Management (15 credits)
Students can also select from a wider range of relevant HE level 7 options in the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care Short Courses catalogue.
Teaching methods - what to expect
The programme is delivered part-time via distance learning through KCL’s online learning system KEATS, with embedded e-Learning materials, comprising: interactive presentations; webinars; online seminars; and directed access to electronic learning resources (e.g. journal articles).
Distance learning delivery allows students to pursue their studies flexibly while still being able to benefit from the full university experience with facilitated interactions with other students and members of the teaching team.
Students will be guided in their learning by a team of clinical academic researchers specialising in diabetes. The team with contributions from specialists from a variety of disciplines (diabetes nursing, diabetologists, dietitians, podiatry, general practice and pharmacy) will interact with students to enrich their learning experiences.
| Year | Percentage of time in scheduled learning and teaching activities | Percentage of time in guided independent study | Percentage of time on placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20% | 80% | 0% |
| 2 | 10% | 90% | 0% |
Location
This course is delivered online via distance learning.
The mode of delivery for the optional modules is specific to each option, with options delivered either in person, online or via a blended approach combining both online and in person teaching.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written/practical examinations
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include written assignments such as essays and case studies, and examinations such as multiple-choice or essay questions.
Application closing date guidance
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process.
- Our first application deadline is on 9 March 2026 (23:59 UK time)
- The final application deadline is on 25 August 2026 (23:59 UK time).
After the first application deadline in March:
- if the programme is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above.
- if the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications.
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Online
Study mode:
Part time / Distance Learning by eLearning / Blended learning
Duration:
Two years MSc, One year PG Cert
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026