Renal Medicine - PGDip

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year (s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,900 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Renal Medicine - PGDip

About

The Renal Medicine Postgraduate Diploma will equip current healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to deal with renal patients confidently and effectively. The course will include six modules, each of six weeks' duration, studied in one calendar year, entirely online.

Recognising Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease
Equipping you with the knowledge and skills to be able to confidently diagnose and initiate management of patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Managing Acute Kidney Injury
Providing you with the knowledge and skills to be able to confidently manage AKI patients and understand when referral to secondary care is appropriate and necessary.

Managing Chronic Kidney Disease
Helping you to confidently manage CKD patients and understand when referral to secondary care is appropriate and necessary.

Systemic Conditions Impacting the Kidneys
Giving you a comprehensive understanding of systemic disease on the kidney and how to provide evidence-based care for these complex conditions.

Dialysis and Transplant Patients in Primary Care
Enabling you to confidently manage general medical and surgical problems in the dialysis and transplant patient from a primary care perspective.

Living with Kidney Disease
Equipping you with the skills and knowledge to provide patient-centred care that empowers them to access healthcare advice and treatment options pertinent to their circumstances and helping them to make informed decisions that maximises their quality of life.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Students who have completed a 4 year Bachelor degree (60% overall or a GPA of 2.5 or above on the scale of 4, 4 being the highest) can be considered for entry onto a relevant postgraduate programme of study.
Applicants with other relevant qualifications or work experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

Proficiency in the English Language is also essential to completing our courses. If English is NOT your first language, we ask for proof of competency during the application process. We are able to accept an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 for each band) or an equivalent qualification.

Career

Career Paths

Kidney Specialist
Healthcare Professional

Careers and Employability

Possible career paths

In clinical practice, kidney or renal disease is encountered frequently by the non-kidney specialist, both in primary and secondary care, especially as it is as a complication of common conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Therefore, healthcare professionals on the front line, including primary care and specialist units, need to be equipped with the skills and knowledge to deal with potential nephrology patients confidently and effectively. The course will provide you with this ability and knowledge.