Overview

This Older Person Rehabilitation MSc programme University College Cork is a unique course that will allow you to develop your skills as a leader in gerontology and rehabilitation. Our flexible approach allows students to choose from a range of modules to build a course tailored to their requirements.

This student-centred focus promotes flexible timetabling and blended learning to minimise travel time. All the lecturers are experienced clinicians from a range of disciplines who promote interdisciplinary learning and practice.

Careers Information

In today’s competitive workforce higher professional qualifications are an essential part of continuous professional development and career advancement. This programme is particularly suitable for those who want to assume a management and leadership position in the care of older people.

On completion of this course you will:

Have gained the critical skills to evaluate rehabilitation models and settings, and the evidence base for current practices in older person rehabilitation.

Gain knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of key topics required to practice in stroke rehabilitation.

Gain the knowledge and skills required to design, undertake and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research in older person rehabilitation.

Have the skills to act as a leader and innovator in older person rehabilitation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles in Older Person Rehabilitation

Clinical Practicum in Older Person Rehabilitation

Applied Research for Gerontology and Rehabilitation

Stroke Rehabilitation

Amputee and Prosthetic Rehabilitation

Falls, Mobility and Movement Disorders

In-depth Independent Study

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

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Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.

Language

English

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90

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63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine Gerontology View 60 other Masters in Medicine in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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63

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140

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6.5

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General requirements

An honours primary degree (NFQ Level 8) in a relevant health care discipline*or an equivalent qualification and professional experience to be approved by the Programme Team.

Ideally, candidates should have practical experience in their area of qualifications of at least one year post-registration;
In some exceptional circumstances, candidates, by virtue of their training and experience may, at the discretion of the Programme Team, be deemed suitable for entry to the programme under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Such candidates may be requested to undergo an interview.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21900 EUR / year

≈ 21900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

9800 EUR / year

≈ 9800 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU part-time fee: €4,500

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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

Funding

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