Dementia

Entry requirements

Current registration on the appropriate division of NMBI live register.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR NON-EU STUDENTS. When asked to submit ABA PIN please insert ‘0000’ to bypass this question. *This instruction also applies to all applicants who are not currently qualified as a Nurse or Midwife in Ireland.

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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This M.Sc./PG Dip/PG Cert in Dementia has been developed, in partnership with National key stakeholders, to meet the demands and challenges within the health care system and specifically within dementia care. The programme 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.