Skip to main content
PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Interventional Nephrology

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Visit University Website
2 yearsDuration
£10,900Per Year (Intl)
£6,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the PgCert Interventional Nephrology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year part-time structure. Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (IN) forms the core of a unified care service for patients with kidney disease. It is vital in providing rapid diagnoses and treatment for patients presenting to renal units. Diagnostic and interventional procedures are often undertaken exclusively by radiologists, vascular surgeons, or transplant surgeons in the UK. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Renal Ultrasound and Imaging
Haemodialysis Access Creation and Management
Renal Biopsy Techniques and Pathological Interpretation
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion and Troubleshooting
Interventional Procedures in Chronic Kidney Disease
Point of Care Diagnostics in Nephrology
Clinical Research Methods in Interventional Nephrology
Integrated Care Management and Service Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsApplicants will need to:be a Specialist Registrar or Internal Medicine Trainee (IMT2 or beyond) or Consultant Physician within Renal Medicine or relevant specialtiesDemonstrate experience in a Renal Medicine / Critical Care / Acute Medicine setting and be working in that setting for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Applicants will be required to evidence their experiencesecure the availability a Sup

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£10,900

per year

Total Course Cost (24 months)£21,800

Home Student Fee

£6,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Scholarships

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

No matched scholarships

No university scholarships matched your course and profile right now. Try these national programmes:

Newcastle University

About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Interventional Nephrology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
258+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
View University Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses