Dr. Angus Forbes

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Biography

Angus Forbes holds the FEND Chair in Clinical Diabetes Nursing at King’s College London and has an honorary position as a specialist diabetes nurse at King’s College Hospital. He is an active researcher, having contributed extensively to the field of diabetes through numerous publications. His current research projects focus on the impact of diabetes nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic, diabetes prevention in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and developing psychologically-based educational interventions for young people with Type 1 diabetes. He also leads a diabetes MSc program and supervises several funded PhD students. Angus has played a significant role in shaping national guidelines for diabetes care, particularly in elderly care and end-of-life scenarios, and has held key positions such as Vice President of the International Diabetes Federation. His research interests encompass clinical, psychological, and educational interventions aimed at improving diabetes care outcomes for both older adults and young individuals in transition. He utilizes a range of research methods including clinical trials, complex interventions evaluations, and qualitative studies to advance understanding and treatment of diabetes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Diabetes Nursing

2010-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, England

Leading research and educational programs in diabetes nursing.

Senior Lecturer in Diabetes

2005-01-01 — 2010-01-01

King's College London • London, England

Teaching and conducting research related to diabetes care.

Lecturer in Health Services Research

2000-01-01 — 2005-01-01

University College London Medical School • London, England

Researching and teaching health services related to diabetes.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.