Overview

The Dementia Studies course at Brighton and Sussex Medical School comprises a unique set of educational initiatives designed to enable healthcare professionals 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 dementia and enables a broad understanding of the impact of dementia on the individual and society. Clinical knowledge is blended with developing skills in communication for health and social care, research and leadership learning.

Key Areas of Study

Understanding dementia

Assessment and treatment of dementia

Psychological and social perspectives of dementia

Research methods and critical appraisal

Leadership and change management in clinical services

Quality, safety and service improvement in clinical services

Communication and learning in health and social care

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Dementia

Assessment and Treatment of Dementia

Psychological and Social Perspectives of Dementia

Quality, Safety and Service Improvement in Clinical Services

Communication, Learning and Teaching in Health and Social Care

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Public Health Clinical Psychology View 624 other Masters in Public Health in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

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).

or:

Completion of at least three years’ basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits) with a guaranteed place to continue medical studies on completion of the MSc.
For international students a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22580 GBP / year

≈ 22580 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11030 GBP / year

≈ 11030 GBP / year

Additional Details

PGDip

UK £7,353

International £15,053

PGCert

UK £3,680

International £7,530

Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / 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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Additional Details

Living costs

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