Queen's University Belfast

Advances in Health Evidence and Intellectual Disabilities

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

The population of children, adults and older people with intellectual disabilities is changing and growing with more living into older age with a range of complex care and support needs. This 20 credit module will explore advances in health evidence for people with intellectual disabilities and consider the implications for service delivery and practice. Please note that courses are subject to a minimum registration, so it may not be possible to run all courses each year.

Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change. See details on how to pay your fees here.

Key highlights

  • Explores advances in health evidence for people with intellectual disabilities
  • Considers implications of new evidence for service delivery and practice
  • Covers children, adults and older people with complex care needs
  • Standalone 20 credit module for continuing professional development

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • International 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 £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • The 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 fees
  • Vice 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

  • Learning Disability Nurse
  • Community Learning Disability Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Learning Disability Liaison Nurse
  • Care Home Manager
  • Health and Social Care Practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £856

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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