Higher Education Courses

Highlighting dementia related specialist and higher education courses

One of the aims of Dementia Researcher is to encourage people to consider a career in dementia research. Completing an MSc or other further dementia education, is a great way to prepare yourself for further study at PhD level, to help you progress within your clinical field or to gain dementia or neuroscience knowledge that can be combined with your own field of study - be that in the creative arts, maths, coding, communications or something else.

Below is a list of UK or Online based Dementia and Neuroscience related MSc and other education courses, you can filter these by field of study and institution, using the check boxes. If you run an MSc or dementia education course, you can submit to this directory on our advertisement page after registering your account.


  • Neuroscience PGCert – Blizzard Institute

    PGCert |    Queen Mary University of London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    From the bench to the bedside — help to transfer neuroscience and pharmacological discoveries into clinical use. Study topics from the principles of drug design and development to the clinical…

  • Neuroscience PGDip – Blizzard Institute

    PGDip |    Queen Mary University of London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    From the bench to the bedside — help to transfer neuroscience and pharmacological discoveries into clinical use. Study topics from the principles of drug design and development to the clinical…

  • Neuroscience MSc – Blizzard Institute

    MSc |    Queen Mary University of London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    From the bench to the bedside — help to transfer neuroscience and pharmacological discoveries into clinical use. Study topics from the principles of drug design and development to the clinical…

  • University of Bradford – Short Training Courses 2024

    CPD |    University of Bradford |    EXPIRES 11/07/2024

    ‘Let’s get digital’ – How to enhance dementia care using technology, delivered by Dr Ana Barbosa: https://bradford-catalogue.eu-west.catalog.canvaslms.com/browse/dementia/courses/lets-get-digital Thursday 8th and 15th February – 9.30am to 1pm £150 per person ‘Inclusive…

  • Dementia Care MSc

    MSc |    University of the West of Scotland |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    The MSc 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…

  • Practitioners with Advanced or Extended Roles in Dementia

    PGCert |    University of Bradford |    EXPIRES 18/08/2024

    This innovative postgraduate certificate is the first course of its kind in England. It is taught by a pioneering team of academics in the world-leading Centre for Applied Dementia Studies…

  • Neuroscience for Future Scientists

    MRes |    University of Central Lancashire |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    This Master of Research (MRes) course will prepare you for a thriving career at the forefront of neuroscience, an exciting and fast-paced field of research where new discoveries have the…

  • Caring for People with Dementia

    CPD |    University of Central Lancashire |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    The Advanced Certificate in Caring for People with Dementia will stimulate continuing growth in understanding, an enhanced knowledge base and research awareness and other personal development necessary for the provision…

  • Master of Dementia Program

    MScPGCertPGDip |    University of Tasmania |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    The fully online Master of Dementia Program at University of Tasmania provides a global perspective of this key public health area. It offers a Graduate Certificate in Dementia, a Graduate…

  • Advanced Dementia Studies

    MScPGCertPGDip |    University of Bradford |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    MSc Advanced Dementia Studies is a part-time distance learning programme. By studying online you will have the flexibility to fit your studies around your working life and learn from and…

  • Dementia Studies (Online)

    MSc |    University of Sterling |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Overview – With the number of people living with dementia across the world expected to double in the next 20 years, this innovative e-learning course has been developed to provide you…

  • The Psychology of Dementia Care – distance learning

    PGCert |    University of St Andrews |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    The Postgraduate Certificate in The Psychology of Dementia Care focuses on the practical application of psychological theory in dementia care and is intended for professional care staff and management who…

  • Biomedical Science (PT / FT)

    MSc |    University of Salford |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    The COVID-19 pandemic has refocused our attention on health. With increased awareness of viruses and age-related risks in heart disease, dementia, stroke, pulmonary disorders, and cancer, now is a great opportunity to understand how…

  • Ageing and Dementia Studies

    MSc by Research |    Bangor University |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    About This Course The Bangor University MSc by Research programme will provide a dedicated route for high calibre students who (may have a specific research aim in mind and) are…

  • PGDip Leading Clinical Research Delivery (Online)

    PGDip |    University of Exeter |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Overview The PGDip Leading Clinical Research Delivery at Exeter is one of only three NIHR-AoMRC funded, fully online programmes, developed in line with the NIHR-AoMRC Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework. It…

  • MSc Leading Clinical Research Delivery (Online)

    MSc |    University of Exeter |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Overview The MSc Leading Clinical Research Delivery at Exeter is one of only three NIHR-AoMRC funded, fully online programmes, developed in line with the NIHR-AoMRC Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework. It…

  • Older Person Rehabilitation

    MSc |    University College Cork |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Course Outline The MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation is designed to provide students, from a range of different professional backgrounds, with interdisciplinary learning in the theory and practice of Older…

  • Dementia Care from Diagnosis to End of Life

    MSc |    University College Cork |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Course Outline The interdisciplinary MSc in Dementia provides healthcare professionals with the skills to expertly care for a person with dementia from diagnosis to end-of-life. Taking a biopsychosocial approach, with…

  • Mental Health Sciences Research

    MSc |    University College London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Course Details This programme offers a stimulating and practical training in mental health research. The UCL Division of Psychiatry offers teaching and supervision from leaders in international research in fields…

  • Advanced Neuroimaging

    MResMSc |    University College London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    About the course This MSc is specifically aimed at those pursuing a professional career in neuroimaging, either in clinical practice or in neuroscience research. This multidisciplinary programme provides training in…

  • Advancing Dementia Care and Support

    BSc (Hons)MSc |    University of Plymouth |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Key features This 20 credit module can be taken at degree and masters level and will enable you to critically examine the care delivered to people with dementia and gain…

  • Dementia Care & Policy

    MScPGCertPGDip |    Trinity College Dublin |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    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…

  • Advanced Dementia Care

    CPD |    University of Northampton |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Overview This course is delivered over three months, part-time, it has been specifically designed to enhance the contemporary knowledge and expertise of leaders and managers in health and social care…

  • Data Science and Analytics for Health

    MRes |    University of Leeds |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    University of Leeds Data Science and Analytics for Health MRes degree provides a comprehensive training in the management, modelling and interpretation of health and healthcare data used by clinical, behavioural…

  • Neuroscience and Psychology

    BSc (Hons) |    King's College London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Course Overview Our Neuroscience & Psychology BSc program cuts across disciplinary boundaries to provide you with the knowledge and skills that you need to understand the workings of the brain…

  • Health Research P/T

    PGDip |    University of Leeds |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    The Health Research PGDip at University of Leeds offers intermediate research training to health professionals, research staff and research students. Modules include Statistical Methods, Systematic Reviews, Clinical Trials, Applied Qualitative…

  • Dementia: Causes, Treatments and Research (MH)

    MSc |    University College London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Course Details The new Dementia MSc is offered jointly by the Division of Psychiatry and Queen Square Institute of Neurology and tackles one of the biggest global health problems facing…

  • Research-focused Neuroscience

    MSc |    The University of Manchester |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Course overview Take a research-focused master’s course where you will learn through seminars, workshops, small group tutorials and research placements. Your placement will be in the labs of leading neurobiology…

  • Brain and Mind Sciences

    MSc |    University College London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Course Details This international programme is offered by three of Europe’s most prestigious centres of research and teaching in cognitive studies and neuroscience: UCL, Université Pierre et Marie Curie (part…

  • Neuroscience Research

    MRes |    University of Leeds |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Utilise exciting cutting-edge neuroscience techniques to advance our understanding of the nervous system and brain at University of Leeds Our nervous system is the most complex and highly organised system…

  • Clinical Neuroscience

    MSc |    University College London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Course Details This well-established and highly competitive MSc provides students with specialist training in the basic scientific principles of modern neuroscience, and in the application of these principles to the…

  • Clinical Research Delivery

    PGCert |    Newcastle University |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

      Newcastle University’s Faculty of Medical Sciences has been producing healthcare pioneers since 1834. In 2022, it is as innovative as it is historic. The proof is in its research,…

  • Stem Cells and Regeneration

    MScPGCertPGDip |    University of Bristol |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    This innovative distance learning programme is taught fully online and will provide you with knowledge and understanding in the exciting field of stem cell biology and regeneration. You will be…

  • Dementia Care

    CPD |    Bucks New University |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Course Overview Led by our experienced and supportive staff, our Dementia Care courses will help develop your knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. The essential theme of ‘person-centred care’…

  • Molecular Neuroscience

    MSc |    University of Bristol |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    The programme provides intensive training in the neurosciences as they relate to the physiologic function and behaviour of the organism. It builds on the broad research strengths of recognised scientists,…

  • Dementia: Causes, Treatments and Research (Neuroscience)

    MSc |    University College London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Course Details The Dementia (Neuroscience) MSc offered by the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology tackles one of the biggest global health problems facing society today. It provides research-oriented and…

  • PgCert Leading Clinical Research Delivery (Online)

    PGCert |    University of Exeter |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Overview The PGCert Leading Clinical Research Delivery at Exeter is one of only three NIHR-AoMRC funded, fully online programmes, developed in line with the NIHR-AoMRC Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework. It…

  • Dementia Studies FT / PT

    MSc |    Brighton and Sussex Medical School |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Course Overview Dementia is a growing problem globally. There are more than 800,000 people with dementia in the UK and 44 million world-wide, posing a major challenge for treatment and…

  • Dementia Studies FT / PT

    PGDip |    Brighton and Sussex Medical School |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Course Overview Dementia is a growing problem globally. There are more than 800,000 people with dementia in the UK and 44 million world-wide, posing a major challenge for treatment and…

  • Dementia Studies FT / PT

    PGCert |    Brighton and Sussex Medical School |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Course Overview Dementia is a growing problem globally. There are more than 800,000 people with dementia in the UK and 44 million world-wide, posing a major challenge for treatment and…

  • Clinical Neuropsychology

    MScPGCertPGDip |    University of Bristol |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Professional programmes in Clinical Neuropsychology have been offered within University of Bristol since 2010 and are delivered in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust, which includes a large regional neurosciences…

  • Applied Neuropsychology

    MSc |    University of Bristol |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Neuropsychology is the science linking the functioning of the brain with cognitive and emotional experience and behaviour. Neuropsychology represents the interface between the biological, psychological and social facets of human…

  • Clinical Neurosciences

    MSc by Research |    University of Oxford |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    About the course The MSc by Research in Clinical Neurosciences at University of Oxford offers excellent opportunities for high quality research training, for both clinical and non-clinical graduates, in wide-ranging…

  • Neuroscience – molecular to the behavioural levels

    MPhil |    Cardiff University |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    The Neuroscience division at Cardiff University pursues a broad range of neurobiological research, spanning from the molecular to the behavioural levels. Research areas include: neuronal development molecular and cellular neuroscience…

  • Science Communication and Public Engagement

    MSc |    The University of Edinburgh |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    The fields of science communication and public engagement are currently enjoying unprecedented growth. This is driven by many situations present in modern society including public health and climate change crises,…

  • Science Communication and Public Engagement (Online)

    MScPGCertPGDip |    The University of Edinburgh |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Programme description The fields of science communication and public engagement are currently enjoying unprecedented growth. This is being driven by many factors including: a greater need to demonstrate the impact…

  • Health Humanities and Arts

    MSc |    The University of Edinburgh |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Research profile Who this programme is for This full-time and part-time campus-based programme is designed for professionals and recent graduates in humanities, medical, health, social care and policy fields as…

  • Stem Cells and Translational Neurology (Online)

    MScPGCertPGDip |    The University of Edinburgh |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Programme description Dementia (including a raft of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease) has recently become the leading cause of death in the UK. Stem cells are a novel and…

  • Mind, Language and Embodied Cognition

    MSc |    The University of Edinburgh |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Programme description This programme provides an intensive grounding in the philosophy of embodied cognitive science, its methodologies, research questions and techniques of research. You will study among one of the…

  • Neuroimaging for Research (Online)

    MScPGCertPGDip |    The University of Edinburgh |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    To disseminate neuroimaging knowledge, skills and understanding, in order to enable effective and efficient use of neuroimaging in research. Aims of our flexible, intermittent, part-time, online learning (OL) programme: to…

  • Mathematical Modelling (Biology & Medicine)

    MSc |    University of Exeter |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    About the course – Develop skills in fundamental aspects of mathematical biology. Learn about mathematical modelling and dynamical systems theory applied to biology, ecology, neuroscience, synthetic biology and medicine, as…

  • Dementia and the lived experience

    MSc |    University of Hull |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    This flexible online course will give you a critical understanding of the concept of Dementia and the lived experience of the condition. You’ll be empowered to challenge common thinking about…

  • Advanced Clinical Practice

    CPDMScPGDip |    University of Essex |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    We understand that you may not have the time to do a full-time degree, so our CPD pathways allow you to study flexibly, in the way that best suits you….

  • Bridging the Dementia Divide

    CPD |    University of Derby |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    This free short online course will help you understand the level of care required when caring for someone with dementia, as well as teaching you about communication and compassion, and…

  • Dementia: Understanding Key Concepts

    CPD |    University of Cumbria |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    On successful completion, you will be able to: Critically analyse how learning from this module has transformed your understanding of practice Critically evaluate models and concepts of dementia in terms…

  • MSc in Dementia Studies

    MSc |    Bangor University |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    About the course Students on the MSc Dementia studies will benefit from studying in a Medical and Health School that is highly ranked for its research in general and in…

  • Dementia & Alzheimer’s Studies

    MScPGCertPGDip |    University of South Wales |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    The MSc Dementia Studies is the only masters’ degree in South Wales that specialises in dementia. The MSc Dementia Studies was developed by people living with dementia, family carers, health, social…

  • Applied Health Research

    MSc by Research |    University of Birmingham |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Our Applied Health Research PhD/MSc by Research programme in the Institute of Applied Health Research will give you the skills needed to contribute to research that tackles global health challenges…

  • Clinical Health Research

    MRes |    University of Birmingham |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    This programme provides a first step in research training for health professionals currently working in clinical areas who want to develop a health related research component to their career. Guided…

  • Neuroscience & Mental Health

    MSc |    University of Strathclyde Glasgow |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Studying a Masters in Neuroscience & Mental Health at the University of Strathclyde, you’ll be learning at an award-winning academic institution. An award-winning institution, we were named Times Higher Education University…

  • Neuroscience (FT / PT)

    MSc |    Trinity College Dublin |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    This course is run by the Discipline of Physiology and detailed information pertaining to the course can be found here. In addition to the MSc Neuroscience Full time (FT), an MSc Neuroscience…

  • Interdisciplinary Neuroscience

    MSc |    University of Oxford |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    The one year MSc is interdisciplinary in content and completely inter-departmental in structure, since at least nine departments or research centres contribute to it each year. Providing both theoretical and…

  • Translational Neuroscience

    MSc |    Imperial College London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Overview This course is designed to provide high-quality training to tomorrow’s neuroscientists, who will play a vital role in not only understanding what causes neurological and psychiatric disorders but also…

  • Basic and Translational Neuroscience

    MPhil |    University of Cambridge |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    The MPhil in Basic and Translational Neuroscience is a stand-alone postgraduate course in neuroscience offering both taught and research components.  This one-year neuroscience programme is aimed particularly at those who…

  • Neuroscience and Neuropsychology MSci

    MSc |    University of Sussex |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    If you’d like to understand the structure and function of the nervous system, and you’re interested in the neurophysiology of behaviour, Neuroscience is the course for you. To understand the…

  • Neuroscience – brain development, structure and function

    MSc |    University of Southampton |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Study the brain’s development, structure and function on this MSci Neuroscience degree. Discover the processes behind neurological disorders. You’ll explore subjects as diverse as biochemistry, neurophysiology, and neural circuits controlling behaviour….

  • Neuroscience – Royal Society of Biology Credited

    MSc |    University of Nottingham |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Curious about how your brain works?  Would you like to understand neurological diseases such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s?  On this course, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, you’ll…

  • Biomedical Sciences

    MSc by Research |    University of Birmingham |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Our Biomedical Sciences PhD/MSc by Research will provide you with skills necessary to contribute to research that explores the science of the human body and the causes of diseases that…

  • Science Communication MSc

    MSc |    University College London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    This UCL programme aims to train the next generation of science communicators to be mediators facilitating citizens’ engagement with technologies and the sciences. It combines a thorough practical curriculum in…

  • Expert Practice in Delivering Person-Centred Dementia Care

    PGDip |    University of Worcester |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    This online award provides you with evidence-based interventions to support health and social care staff to safely reduce medication, restrictive practices and improve quality of life for people living with dementia….

  • Person-Centred Dementia Studies

    PGCert |    University of Worcester |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Our Postgraduate Certificate in Person-Centred Dementia Studies has been designed specifically for current or potential future managers or leaders of dementia services in health and social care organisations, charities or…

  • Person-Centred Health and Social Care

    MScPGCertPGDip |    University of West London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    Overview Are you a graduate or practitioner in the field of health and social care? Suitable for those working in a wide range of professional areas and disciplines, this postgraduate…

  • Dementia Studies

    MPhil |    University of Worcester |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    We welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Dementia Studies. Research at Worcester has grown significantly in the last 10 years as the University has expanded….

  • Dementia Care Leader

    MSc |    University of West London |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    The course is designed for all those involved in the delivery of health and social care for people living with dementia. Undertaking the course will help you gain the specialist…

  • Principles of Dementia Care

    CPD |    University of the West of England |    EXPIRES 31/12/2024

    This 20 credit Principles of Dementia Care distance learning module is suitable for multi-professions and designed for all dementia care contexts. On successful completion of this module, you will be…

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