
Dementia Care
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Postgraduate Certificate provides a comprehensive and progressive understanding of dementia, spanning theoretical foundations through to advanced clinical practice. Students examine neurobiological, psychological and social dimensions of dementia, alongside ethical, legal and cultural considerations that influence assessment and care. The programme strengthens leadership, reflective practice and evidence-informed decision-making to enhance person-centred care and support for families.
It is ideal for nurses working across acute, community, primary care, care home and specialist dementia services who wish to advance their expertise and influence service improvement.
Key highlights
- Covers neurobiological, psychological and social dimensions of dementia
- Explores ethical, legal and cultural influences on assessment and care
- Develops leadership, reflective practice and evidence-informed decision-making
- Focuses on person-centred care and support for families
- Designed for nurses across acute, community, care home and specialist settings
- Progresses from theoretical foundations to advanced clinical practice
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of feesVice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Dementia Specialist Nurse
- Admiral Nurse
- Community Mental Health Nurse
- Care Home Nurse Manager
- Dementia Care Lead
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
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 Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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