Graduate Certificate in Osteoporosis and Falls Management at University of Derby

University of Derby

United Kingdom, Derby

University Rank:#1201

International students can study the Osteoporosis and Falls Management at University of Derby across its Derby Campus, Online, and Kedleston Road campuses in United Kingdom. This Graduate Certificate degree is available as a Part Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year 6 months and is offered across its Derby Campus, Online, and Kedleston Road campuses. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 1, 2026.

About Graduate Certificate in Osteoporosis and Falls Management

This course is awarded as part of our MSc Leadership in Health and Social Care course. This means you may either complete your studies at the Postgraduate Certificate level in Osteoporosis and Falls Management or continue your studies to

You will study this course through distance learning meaning you can study from your home, allowing you to stimulate the development of your own learning
You can choose specific modules that interest you, so you can be sure that you'll learn exactly what you're passionate about
This course will contribute to your continuing professional development as you'll enhance your knowledge in osteoporosis and falls management
You will develop and improve your practice throughout the course as you become involved in higher level decision making and problem solving

If you are a practitioner working in osteoporosis, falls or fracture management and want to build on your existing level of health and social care, then you can gain an award related to your clinical practice. You will be encouraged to critically evaluate your work-based environment and consider a broad range of issues relating to the management of patients. This will help to enhance your clinical practice.

You will complete three modules, including two core modules and one module of your choice. This allows you to specialise in your interests meaning you can develop in an area that you're passionate about. Your optional module can even be taken from the MSc Leadership in Health and Social Care to broaden your knowledge base.

After completing the course, you'll be able to apply the theoretical underpinning you'll have learnt to your clinical practice, which will help to benefit not only yourself but your colleagues and patients.

We're proud to say that our courses are closely mapped against the health and social care sector. This ensures that our curriculum is up-to-date, providing you with the assurance that your learning is current and relevant. This does mean that we do have to respond to national changes such as government policy.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Osteoporosis and Falls Management at University of Derby

Entry Requirements

Students must have completed a subject relevant Bachelors degree with an overall score of 'Good' or above (2.25 GPA) from a recognised university in Jordan
For postgraduate research degrees, PhD applicants are expected to have a masters as well as a bachelors degree in the relevant subject areas. Most importantly applicants must submit a research proposal.

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 6.5

Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Osteoporosis and Falls Management

During this course you will develop your understanding of osteoporosis, falls and the management of fracture risk. This will improve the effectiveness of your patient management and your ability to influence and direct further activities within the field of osteoporosis. You will also develop the skills to ensure you deliver enhanced service improvement in your practice.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Before you begin your application make sure you have:

Your qualification details including grades and dates taken. You will have the opportunity to upload scanned copies of your qualification certificates/transcripts in the application. If you have no formal qualifications, you can also state this in your application
A scanned copy of your passport or other official photographic ID e.g. photo driving licence. This will help us verify your application to study with us. If you do not have any photo ID, we will accept a scanned copy of your birth certificate. International applicants can only provide a copy of their passport for visa assessment purposes
Your work experience (optional). You can upload a CV into your application or provide the company names and addresses of up to three of your employers
A personal statement showing your interest for the course/subject. This is a mandatory requirement and you will be able to upload it into your application. You may want to include your reasons for applying for the course, your experience in the field, how you feel you would benefit from studying and relevant information about your previous studies. You could also tell us about your non-academic experiences such as hobbies, interests, participation in any clubs, societies or voluntary work
A relevant reference for the course you have applied for. The reference should be in written format and supplied on company-headed paper, signed and dated from either a manager, supervisor, tutor or teacher
If you need to supply two references, this usually means you need to provide one academic reference from any recent study and one employer reference
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

For more information please see our online application guide.

International applications

Please ensure you supply the above documents and information when you apply. In addition, you will be required to submit evidence of your English language ability
If you are applying as an international applicant and are using an agent you will need to provide the agent number in the application. Your agent will have a 9 digit ID number from the University of Derby International Office. Please contact your agent to obtain this number

Graduate Certificate in Osteoporosis and Falls Management at University of Derby

University of Derby

United Kingdom, Derby