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Brighton and Sussex Medical School: Ageing and Dementia
| Institution | Brighton and Sussex Medical School |
|---|---|
| Department | Brighton and Sussex Medical School |
| Web | http://www.bsms.ac.uk |
| pgm@bsms.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01273 641782 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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.
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.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have either a degree and evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level with a substantial interest and/or experience in an area of health or social care or evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level and at least two years’ work experience in an environment related to dementia care (including lived experience). |
| Location | Brighton and Sussex Med Sch Watson Building University of Brighton Falmer BN1 9PH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have either a degree and evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level with a substantial interest and/or experience in an area of health or social care or evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level and at least two years’ work experience in an environment related to dementia care (including lived experience). |
| Location | Brighton and Sussex Med Sch Watson Building University of Brighton Falmer BN1 9PH |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have either a degree and evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level with a substantial interest and/or experience in an area of health or social care or evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level and at least two years’ work experience in an environment related to dementia care (including lived experience). |
| Location | Brighton and Sussex Med Sch Watson Building University of Brighton Falmer BN1 9PH |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have either a degree and evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level with a substantial interest and/or experience in an area of health or social care or evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level and at least two years’ work experience in an environment related to dementia care (including lived experience). |
| Location | Brighton and Sussex Med Sch Watson Building University of Brighton Falmer BN1 9PH |
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