Overview

With our expert faculty, this diploma course in care of the older person will cover a variety of interesting subjects such as confusion and dementia, frailty and continence, and much more. The Postgraduate Diploma in Care of the Older Person (Online) at Diploma MSc utilises the latest concepts and research evidence in the field, which are suitable for both UK and overseas graduates.

Furthermore, because the diploma in geriatric care is entirely online and follows a distance learning format, we’re able to select top industry experts from around the world to support and guide students throughout the course duration. This also allows students to study at their own pace, with no set timetables and without compromising their work or personal commitments.

What's more, the course allows all students to expand their networks, connect with multidisciplinary people from all over the world to share insights, and broaden their career opportunities.

On a successful completion of this flexible diploma in care of the older person, you’ll be able to:

Provide a comprehensive, systematic and critical appraisal of issues in caring for older people to facilitate the implementation of evidence-based care and best practice.
Develop skills that aid career progression and leadership potential within a complex and rapidly changing delivery environment.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Care of the older person overview
Falls

Confusion and Dementia

Frailty and Continence

Ethics and End of Life Care in the older person

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-11 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 336 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Since our elderly care courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals without international surcharges.
Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.
Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.

Tuition Fee

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International

5229 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5229 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

5229 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5229 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

Funding

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