MSc Dementia

at University College Cork

Students take taught modules to the value of 60 credits incorporating approximately 300 hours of structured contact time via face-to-face, webinars, or online options. Most classes are held in two-day blocks (weekdays). Students also undertake a research dissertation (30 credits) which is submitted at the end of the calendar year.
 

Core Modules

Students take core modules to the value of 35 credits as follows:

• CG6015 Understanding Cognitive Disorders and Dementia (10 credits)

• CG6016 Advanced Issues in Dementia Care (10 credits)

• CG6017 Clinical Practicum in Dementia (5 credits)
   

And either
 

• EH6038 Applied Research for Gerontology and Rehabilitation (10 credits) Or

• MH6014 Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (10 credits)
   

Elective Modules

Students take elective modules to the value of 25 credits from the following:

• CG6002 Stroke Rehabilitation (10 credits)

• CG6006 Falls, Mobility and Movement Disorders (10 credits)

• CG6007 Independent Study (5 credits)*

• CG6011 In-depth Independent Study (15 credits)*

• CG6012 Neuromuscular Disorders (10 credits)

• IP5001 Holistic Approach to Palliative Care (5 credits)**

• MH6016 Advance Care Planning (5 credits)

• NU6053 Ethics for Specialist Practice (5 credits)
   

*Students can take either CG6007 orCG6011 but not both.
 

** Can only be selected if the student has active registration or is eligible for registration with the appropriate professional healthcare registration body.
 

Research Module

• CG6018 Dissertation in Older Person Rehabilitation (30 credits)

Following successful completion of the examinations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia, a student may opt to transfer to the MSc in Dementia, subject to the approval of the Programme Team, with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years.

A student previously graduated with the Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia, within five years of completion, and subject to the approval of the Programme Team, may register for the MSc in Dementia, with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years.

A student previously graduated with the Postgraduate Diploma in Dementia (exit award), within five years of completion, may re-register for the MSc in Dementia, subject to the approval of the Programme Team, with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years.

The above options do not require a new separate application by the student. Preliminary requests should be made to the Programme Administrator, Ms Lorraine Crossan.
 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): a student who has successfully completed modules for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) within the MSc in Dementia programme, and/or has completed relevant university postgraduate modules in a cognate area at a similar NFQ level (subject to the approval of the Programme Team), and who meets the entry requirements for the MSc in Dementia, can apply to register for the MSc in Dementia with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years. This will require a separate by the student for the MSc.
 

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & Examinations

The minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.
 

There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.

IELTS*    

• 6.5 Overall

• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)

TOEFL iBT    
 

• 90 Overall

• Listening 20

• Reading 19

• Speaking 21

• Writing 20

The EU fee for this course is The fee for the full-time course is €9,030. The part-time fee is €4,580 year 1 and €4,450 year 2..
 

The Non-EU fee for this course is €20,200 .

In today’s competitive workforce, higher professional qualifications are an essential part of continuous professional development and career advancement. The MSc in Dementia gives Healthcare Professionals the key skills and competencies they need to confidently care for a person with dementia, of any age and in any setting. This programme is particularly suitable for those who want to assume a management and leadership position in the care of people with dementia.