Bridging the Dementia Divide
Course overview
• encourage learners to challenge their definitions and perceptions of dementia • equip learners with the knowledge and understanding to help people with dementia • provide a platform for global discussion to facilitate learner’s connections and communication for the purpose of initiating international networks • provide learners with career insights, should they wish to pursue a career in health and social care • demonstrate a conceptual understanding of dementia, its context and wider perspectives • examine dementia in the global context and its implications
Key highlights
- Challenges learners' definitions and perceptions of dementia
- Builds knowledge and understanding to help people with dementia
- Global discussion platform for building international networks
- Career insights for those considering health and social care
- Examines dementia in a global context and its implications
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Dementia support worker
- Care assistant
- Healthcare assistant
- Support worker
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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