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.


  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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’…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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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