Overview

The Obesity and Weight Management (Online) course from Learna - Diploma MSc is highly interactive, using small groups of 10-20 students to foster a collaborative environment where you can engage in thoughtful discussions and receive guidance from your tutor. You'll have access to learning resources and discussion forums that encourage ongoing interaction and deeper engagement with the material.

Who is this course for?

Our diploma in weight management are specifically designed for health professionals aiming for leadership roles in the field of weight and obesity management. The programmes are ideal for:

General Practitioners (GPs): Seeking to expand their expertise and provide specialised care to patients struggling with obesity.

Doctors and Physicians: Looking to deepen their understanding and improve their clinical practice in obesity management.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners: Aspiring to play a pivotal role in obesity treatment and patient education.

Surgeons: Specialising in bariatric surgery or other surgical interventions related to obesity.

Physiotherapists: Interested in the physical rehabilitation and mobility aspects of obesity management.

Dietitians and Nutritionists: Wanting to enhance their knowledge in developing comprehensive dietary plans for weight management.

Psychologists and Counsellors: Focused on the psychological and behavioural aspects of obesity and weight management.

Healthcare Professionals Running Clinics: Looking to lead and innovate in their practice, providing holistic care to those affected by obesity.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Adipose Tissue and Energy Balance

Obesity: Obesity Epidemiology and Population Health

Obesity in Relation to Disease, Genetics and Environmental Factors

Personalised Weight Management: Surgical Interventions

Personalised Weight Management: Medical Treatments and Emerging Therapies

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Self-paced
Proactive tutoring and support

Campus Location

Wales, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 278 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General 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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

4900 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4900 GBP / year

≈ 4900 GBP / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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