Overview

Course Description

The Dementia programme of Trinity College Dublin is firmly grounded in a body of knowledge and clinical expertise that aims to promote excellence in the area of dementia care practice. It is also designed to provide academically robust education for the students and the various modules offered develop and complement subjects undertaken at degree or 'equivalent' level.

The programme offers an M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip. (exit only) with an optional practice component. Students must undertake six modules for the award of P.Grad.Dip. and seven modules and a dissertation (around 20,000 words) for the award of M.Sc.

Students will normally undertake the practice component in their own clinical area.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Practice of Enquiry Methods for Healthcare

Ethics and Law in Health Care

Clinical Practice Module

Ways of Understanding Dementia and Dementia Care

Critical issues in Assessment and Care Planning

Enhancing the experience of living with Dementia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Neuroscience Cognitive Science View 91 other Masters in Public Health in Ireland

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum of one year's professional experience in supporting persons with dementia within the past two years

For the duration of the course all applicants are required to be working in an area where dementia care is delivered.

Normally hold an honours degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. social, health or pastoral care. Candidates with relevant, and significant, experience as professional practitioners in the field of dementia care may be considered with a lower class degree or equivalent

Otherwise satisfy the selection panel that they will have the ability to complete and benefit from the course

All applicants to the School of Nursing and Midwifery whose first language is not English or who have not been educated through the medium of English must present qualifications in the English language

Work experience

Minimum of one year's professional experience in supporting persons with dementia within the past two years

Tuition Fee

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International

21790 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21790 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

10900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10900 EUR per year during 12 months.

Part-time fees:

EU/EEA: 7,679 EUR

Non-EU/EEA: 15,955 EUR

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Dementia.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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