The Psychology of Dementia Care (PG Cert)

Entry requirements

The School will accept one of the following as appropriate entry qualifications:

• A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline
• Accredited Prior Learning: a professional qualification in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or similar

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

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 provide services to people with dementia.

The PG Cert in The Psychology of Dementia Care is a part-time distance learning course run by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience with a start date in September. The programme will provide students with the theoretical background to the psychology of dementia care.

Highlights

• The structure of the programme is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing students to take one, two or all three of the modules, which you may pay for one at a time (the Postgraduate Certificate requires the completion of all three).
• Students are encouraged to question current practice and to apply psychological theory to their own working situation.
• The distance learning format allows students to attain the Postgraduate Certificate remotely and at their own pace.

Fees and funding

The University of St Andrews is committed to attracting the very best students, regardless of financial circumstances. Find out more about the scholarships and postgraduate loans available.