Allergy (PGDip)
Provided by University of Southampton School of Medicine
About the course
About this course
The postgraduate diploma (PGDip) in Allergy is for healthcare professionals who want to:
- improve their understanding of allergic diseases in adults and children
- use that knowledge in their everyday practice
It is an online course that you can complete in 2 to 4 years part time or 1 year full time. You must take one mandatory learning module but can then choose from 8 optional ones.
Once you complete the PGDip, you can opt to continue your studies on the MSc Allergy , which involves writing a dissertation.
If you’re a doctor, nurse, dietitian, clinical psychologist or pharmacist working in a hospital or your community, this distance learning course can help you:
- better understand the mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment and management of allergic diseases
- make more accurate diagnoses, improve patient care and develop innovative solutions to your clinic’s challenges
- better communicate your decisions and the reasoning behind them to other professionals, parents and patients
Depending on what areas you want to develop your clinical practice in, you can choose from modules that cover:
- allergic airways disease
- skin and drug allergy
- food allergy
- clinical research skills
- teaching allergy to others
- developing an innovative clinical solution in an area of your choice
We are recognised as a Centre of World Allergy Excellence and our courses are taught by leaders in the field of allergy. By the time you’ve completed the PGDip Allergy course, you’ll be well on your way to becoming an expert in real-world allergy care. You’ll also have the skills to share what you've learned.
We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes .
Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).
Course lead
This PGDip is led by Professor Judith Holloway , who was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for her work in allergy education. This award recognises individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student achievement at university.
You can get in touch with the team by emailing allergy@soton.ac.uk .
Accreditations
British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI)
World Allergy Organisation
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Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
Download the Course Description Document
The Course Description Document details your course overview, your course structure and how your course is taught and assessed.
Fees, costs and funding
Tuition fees
Full-time course (1 year)
Fees are:
- £8,100 for UK students
- £20,600 for international students
Part-time course (2 to 4 years)
Fees are split into 2 payments, which are:
- for UK students, £4,050 in the first year, and another £4,050 in the second year
- for international students, £10,300 in the first year, and another £10,300 in the second year
Check fees for the MSc Allergy and PGCert Allergy .
What your fees pay for
Your tuition fee covers the full cost of tuition and any exams. The fee you pay will remain the same each year from when you start studying this course. This includes if you suspend and return.
Find out how to pay your tuition fees .
Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.
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Extra costs you might have to pay
The fees stated are for the part-time version of this course, please see the fees table for the full-time fees for this course.
You only pay tuition fees in years 1 and 2 when studying part-time on this course.
10% alumni discount
If you’re a graduate of the University of Southampton, you could be eligible for a 10% discount on your postgraduate tuition fees.
Postgraduate Master’s Loans (UK nationals only)
This can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate master's course. Find out if you're eligible .
MSc Allergy Natasha Bursaries (UK only)
The MSc Allergy Natasha Bursaries are made possible through a very generous gift from the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation .
They are designed to help meet the cost of tuition fees and are available to UK citizens studying on any of our Allergy courses, including single modules, the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or the Master's.
Applying for the bursary
You can apply for this bursary now if you plan to study in the 2024 to 2025 academic year. You must apply by Thursday 27 June 2024.
You must submit:
- a completed application form
- your CV (no more than 2 pages)
Email your application to: fmed-studentoffice@soton.ac.uk
Other postgraduate funding options
A variety of additional funding options may be available to help you pay for your master’s study. Both from the University and other organisations.
Funding for EU and international students
Find out about funding you could get as an international student .
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| Start date | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |