Master of Science in Diabetes Care

Master of Science in Diabetes Care

Course Title

Master of Science in Diabetes Care

MQF Level

7

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening Blended

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications

  1. the degree of Doctor of Medicine and Surgery or
  2. the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery or
  3. the degree of Master of Dental Surgery awarded from July 2018 onwards or
  4. the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) with at least Second Class or
  5. the degree of Master of Pharmacy or
  6. the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) obtained with at least Second Class in an area of study deemed suitable by the Board of Studies or
  7. a qualification deemed by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board of Studies, to be equivalent to the qualifications listed in (a) to (f) above.

The maximum number of students that can be admitted to the course is 10 students.

During the first year of the Course, accepted students shall be required to undergo an occupational health assessment so as to ascertain that they are fit to undertake work related to clinical placements. Students who do not fulfil this requirement may be barred from progressing with their studies. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem that could affect patient safety is considered to be a serious breach of the University Suitability to Practise Regulations.

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This programme is offered as an interfaculty programme of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

The MSc in Diabetes Care is designed to equip you as a future healthcare professional involved in the care of patients suffering from diabetes mellitus with the necessary knowledge, skills and competences relevant to your holistic patient-centred care practice. Through pursuing this avenue of continuing your professional development, you will be in a position to contribute to a highly professional multidisciplinary approach to management by identifying, analysing, and planning the management of patients suffering from this multisystem disorder which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Furthermore, you will be able to proactively influence policy and decision making by being in a position to advise healthcare service providers effectively and appropriately.

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
HSC5001 An Introduction to Diabetes 10 ECTS    
HSC5002 Developing the Evidence Base for Diabetes Care 5 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
MED5100 Management of Type 1 Diabetes 5 ECTS    
MED5101 Management of Type2 Diabetes 10 ECTS    

 

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
HSC5003 Understanding Health Behaviour and Promoting Diabetes Self-Management 5 ECTS    
MED5200 Diabetes Complications: Prevention, Screening and Management 1 10 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
MED5201 Diabetes Complications: Prevention, Screening and Management 2 10 ECTS    
MED5202 Management of Diabetes in Specific Situations 5 ECTS    

 

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
HSC5004 Dissertation 30 ECTS    

 

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the Degree of Master of Science in Diabetes Care - M.Sc. -, under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  1. explain the epidemiology, pathophysiology and classification of diabetes;
  2. identify and appraise evidence in relation to the prevention of diabetes;
  3. critically discuss issues related to screening for diabetes;
  4. plan, deliver and evaluate the care in relation to Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes taking a holistic perspective;
  5. identify and appraise the different aspects of care in relation to the impact of living with diabetes, including psychological, financial, social and spiritual issues; and,
  6. explain theories related to self-care.

  1. Subject Knowledge and understanding
    1. explain the epidemiology, pathophysiology and classification of diabetes;
    2. identify and appraise evidence in relation to the prevention of diabetes;
    3. critically discuss issues related to screening for diabetes;
    4. plan, deliver and evaluate the care in relation to Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes taking a holistic perspective;
    5. identify and appraise the different aspects of care in relation to the impact of living with diabetes, including psychological, financial, social and spiritual issues;
    6. explain theories related to self-care;
    7. apply these theories to empower persons living with diabetes to self-manage their condition;
    8. critically discuss the specific care required in particular patient cohorts, including children and adolescents, women at pre- and post-conception, persons with disabilities, persons undergoing medical investigation and surgery;
    9. plan care in response to the person's cultural and religious practices or preference.
    10. identify the complications of diabetes;
    11. evaluate evidence in relation to prevention, screening and management;
    12. explain local and international policy, guidelines and standards for diabetes care including legal and entitlement processes;
    13. identify and appraise the different roles of the interdisciplinary team members involved in diabetes care; and

  2. Intellectual Development
    1. appraise the evidence in relation to specific aspects of patient management;
    2. apply the evidence to decision making in the context of patient care

  3. Key/Transferable skills
    1. carry out a holistic assessment of persons with the metabolic syndrome, impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes- appropriate to the studentҳ professional role in the diabetes care team;
    2. plan care for a person with diabetes appropriate ֠appropriate to your professional role on the diabetes care team;
    3. deliver care appropriate to the student's professional role within the diabetes care team;
    4. appropriately identify the need for referral to other members of the interdisciplinary team;
    5. communicate effectively with the team;
    6. use interpersonal skills to assist with lifestyle modification to enhance health;
    7. empower persons living with diabetes to self-manage their condition;
    8. evaluate the care provided by the interdisciplinary team;
    9. respond to the need for indicated changes; and
    10. conduct a research study in relation to diabetes care

  4. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
    1. work collaboratively with others;
    2. reflect on learning needs;
    3. identify and access resources which meet those needs;
    4. utilise ICT effectively, including virtual learning resources;
    5. participate in the wider diabetes professional community, including national and international organizations such as the International Diabetes Federation.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400
Yr 1: Eur 6,700 - Yr 2: Eur 6,700 - Yr 3: NIL

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Successful completion of the MSc in Diabetes Care can facilitate access to different career options in clinical practice, public health, policy development and implementation and academia. As an MSc graduate, you may also register for professional doctorates or for research-based doctorates (PhD). Furthermore, it will empower healthcare professionals from different backgrounds to participate more effectively in Health care Provision in the field of Diabetes.

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