Gerontology with Dementia Care MSc

Duration & study mode
Typically 3 years

The MSc in Gerontology with Dementia Care has been created in response to the demographic evolution and the difficulties faced by those living with dementia, their carers and their families.

Dementia affects almost 50 million people worldwide, with a new case of dementia occurring somewhere in the world every 3 seconds. It is estimated that 131.5 million people will be living with dementia by 2050 and this unprecedented rise will create a number of issues affecting health and social care delivery.

The MSc aims to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of all its participants by introducing debate around our understanding of ageing, the impact of shifting demographics and the integration and globalisation of health and social care with particular focus on the care of people living with dementia, and their current and future care priorities.

 * Delivered online but there are optional face-to-face support sessions will be available at our Lanarkshire campus.