MSc Ageing and Dementia at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Ageing and dementia are critical areas of study and healthcare, addressing the complex needs of an increasingly ageing global population. There are more than 900,000 people with dementia in the UK and 44 million worldwide, posing a major challenge for treatment and care. The Ageing and Dementia course is aimed at a diverse group of professionals and students who are interested in gaining advanced knowledge and skills in this critical field.

Faculty: Brighton and Sussex Medical School | Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 3 years* | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Psychological and social perspectives on ageing and dementia Modules include Frontiers in Ageing and Dementia One full week in October, Assessment and Treatment of Dementia One full week in February.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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. For international students a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required.

Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 3 years*

Apply through the official page: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply-now/index.aspx

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