Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1-3 Years
Our MSc in Ageing and Dementia is designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and qualifications needed to excel in medical and research careers and make a significant impact in the field of ageing and dementia.
The course comprises a unique set of educational initiatives designed to enable healthcare professionals and researchers to better understand the ageing process and aetiology of dementia, as well as its clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment. The course also offers competency skills to improve the quality of life for people with dementia by building expertise in generating and delivering better care. It provides a comprehensive and holistic theoretical and practical framework for understanding the ageing process and dementia, enabling a broad understanding of the impact of ageing and dementia on the individual and society. Clinical knowledge is blended with developing skills in communication for health and social care, research and leadership learning.
A degree and evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level with a substantial interest and/or experience in an area of health, psychology, sociology, or social care.
or:
Evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level and at least two years’ work experience in anenvironment related to ageing or dementia (including lived experience).
or:
Completion of at least three years’ basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits) with a guaranteed place to continue medical studies on completion of the MSc.
Successful completion of the course will provide specialised knowledge and expertise which will be invaluable in improving the prospect of employment in various fields and will enhance the likelihood of career progression.
PGCert
All three modules from the following clinical module list:
Frontiers in Ageing and Dementia (20 credits) One full week in October
Assessment and Treatment of Dementia (20 credits) One full week in February
Psychological and Social Perspectives of Ageing and Dementia (20 credits) One full week in June
PGDip
All three clinical modules above PLUS three modules from the following optional clinical and professional module options below:
Research Methods and Critical Appraisal (20 credits)
Frailty and Elderly Medicine (20 credits)
Medical Anthropology (20 credits)
Communication, Learning and Teaching in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
Leadership and Change Management in Clinical Services (20 credits)
Quality, Safety and Service Improvement in Clinical Services (20 credits)
Principles and Practice of Public Health (20 credits)
Epidemiology (20 credits)
Advanced Diagnostic Multimodality Nuclear Medicine (20 credits)
MSc
3 PGCert and 3 PGDip modules
PLUS
Dissertation (60 credits)
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