Overview

The PGCert in Obesity Management promotes evidence-based practice using the latest scientific and clinical research. The Obesity Management programme from The University of Lancashire prepares you to deal with the complexity of an overweight and obese population. You'll learn to take a compassionate approach to supporting people requiring obesity care. The PGCert will explore excess weight and the associated health issues in an overweight and obese population. This programme enhances the skills and knowledge of those working in:

Primary care

Physiotherapists

Those involved in Sports and Exercise Science Medicine

Those engaged in Public Health (e.g. Sports Therapists, Sports Rehabilitators, Sports Scientists and Public Health practitioners).

Career

This programme will enable you pursue a career in supporting people from an overweight and obese population.

The recent pandemic and its impact on public health and wellbeing has resulted in an increased focus on health protection, promotion and disease prevention. This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to work in an obesity management environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Childhood obesity - birth to adolescence

Obesity: A preventative approach

Obesity: evidence-based management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants admitted onto the course will meet at least one of the following requirements

Must have completed a relevant qualification for example in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation or Strength and Conditioning

Be actively engaged in or access professional experience in a Sports and Exercise Medicine practice in order to support learning within the programme

Be actively engaged in Public Health service development or service delivery

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1050 GBP / module

≈ 1050 GBP / module

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fee: £1,050 per 20 credits

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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