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UCL (University College London): Dementia: Causes, Treatments and Research (Mental Health)
| Institution | UCL (University College London) View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Division of Psychiatry |
| Web | https://www.ucl.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The new Dementia MSc is offered jointly by the Division of Psychiatry and Queen Square Institute of Neurology and tackles one of the biggest global health problems facing society today. It provides research-oriented and cutting-edge training in the study of dementia and its scientific basis, led by international leaders in the science and practice of dementia. Two specialised pathways, in mental health and in neuroscience, are offered.
The mental health pathway focuses on equipping students with advanced knowledge of the prevention, detection and management of the dementias using epidemiological, psychosocial and clinical trial approaches, and is aimed at graduates wishing to explore or begin a research career in dementia. More information about the
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Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
Core/Compulsory modules: The programme consists of four or five core modules (75 or 105 credits);
Optional modules and dissertation:
Depending on number of core modules taken students choose one, two or three optional modules (worth of 15 or 45 credits); and a dissertation/report (60 credits).
Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Dementia: Causes, Treatments and Research (Mental Health).
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