This post graduate certificate enables practitioners working within health and social care to specialise in osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is relevant to many health professionals because of its prevalence in those aged over 50 - as you may know, one in two women over the age of 50 and one in five men over the age of 50 will break a bone mainly because of osteoporosis. 

The course helps practitioners to continue their professional development and is available through distance learning so can be studied from anywhere in the world. Students can also choose from a selection of modules, so it’s directly relevant to their career and professional interests.

For more information, visit the website

Masters in Research - Medical and Molecular Biosciences (Ageing)

The MRes ( Ageing) provides a unique opportunity to learn and develop skills in Ageing research here in Newcastle upon Tyne , bringing together clinical science and the biology of ageing. It is aimed at graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or as a conversion course for students with similar qualifications in other disciplines. It is equally suited to undergraduate intercalating MB BS and post-graduate medically trained students. We hope it will be a stepping stone for some to a higher degree (PhD/MD).

All teaching and supervision is provided by members of the Institute for Ageing and Health (IAH) bringing together clinical, basic, and social scientists in partnership with colleagues in the National Health Service and older people. You will receive a broad-based training in contemporary ageing research, provided by leading research figures from an institute scoring many departments graded five or five-star for international excellence in the most recent national research assessment exercise (RAE).

The structure of the course comprises (180 credits):
In the first Semester, there is a taught modules in the Biology of ageing and/or Clinical aspects of Ageing with options to study appropriate modules available from the MRes MMB course (60 credits). Further taught modules include professional/key skills and research techniques (30 credits). There is a 20-weeks project (90 credits) to complete the course, which must be in an approved aspect of Ageing Research: bioloigical or clinical.

For more information about the MRes, how it differs from the MPhil and the longer PhD courses, and the support and training we provide during your study, please visit the University's postgraduate pages.

Contacts:
Dr Terry Aspray, Strand leader MRes (Ageing)
Lynn Patterson, IAH Manager
telephone: +44 191 256 3014

Cardiff 50th Diploma Course in Geriatric Medicine

20 - 23 January 2010 (Theory)
6 March 2010 (Clinical Day)

This intensive course will be of interest to doctors involved in the care of the older person (a wide range of topics are covered). It will be of particular interest to candidates contemplating the Royal College Diploma of Geriatric Medicine Examination

FEES - Whole course including clinical day - £550.

Three day theory course - £500

CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION 8 January 2010

Application forms available from Mrs Margaret Webb, Course Secretary, Ward A1Link, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW.  Tel: 02920743646.  Fax: 02920746812. 
Email:

Masters in Research - Medical and Molecular Biosciences (Gerontology)

The MRes ( Ageing) provides a unique opportunity to learn and develop skills in Ageing research here in Newcastle upon Tyne , bringing together clinical science, biogerontology and social science. It is aimed at graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or as a conversion course for students with similar qualifications in other disciplines. It is equally suited to undergraduate intercalating MB BS and post-graduate medically trained students. We hope it will be a stepping stone for some to a higher degree (PhD/MD).

All subject knowledge module teaching and supervision is provided by members of the Institute for Ageing and Health (IAH) bringing together clinical, basic, and social scientists in partnership with colleagues in the National Health Service and older people. You will receive a broad-based training in contemporary gerontology, provided by leading research figures from an institute scoring many departments graded five or five-star for international excellence in the most recent national research assessment exercise (RAE).

The structure of the course comprises (180 credits):

Contacts:
Dr Terry Aspray, Strand leader MRes (Gerontology),
telephone +44 191 256 3324 (answer phone)

Lynn Patterson, IAH Manager
telephone: +44 191 256 3014

Cardiff University Department of Geriatric Medicine Multidisciplinary MSc/ Diploma Course in Ageing, Health and Disease/
Post Graduate Certificate

(Part time or Full Time)

Cardiff University
Department of Geriatric Medicine  

2009/2010

Multidisciplinary MSc/ Diploma Course in
Ageing, Health and Disease

(Part-time or Full time)

The course will commence in September 2009 and will provide an advanced course of study suitable for graduates in medicine, nursing, the professions allied to medicine, social care practitioners, other professionals and managers who work with older people. Applicants without a degree but with vocational qualifications and related work experience, may also be considered.

This multidisciplinary modular course gives the opportunity for all health & social care professionals to study and learn together in an inter-professional approach.
Assessment of student progress will be by continuous assessment, and for the award of the MSc, successful completion of a dissertation will be necessary.

Study a single module to update in one aspect of geriatric medicine - a limited number of places are available on each of the MSc modules for those not wishing to pursue a full MSc.

MSc Course Fees 2009/2010
UK /EU students- full-time    £4,220
UK/EU students - part-time  £2,215
International students - full-time £12,300
International students already employed  by NHS - part-time  £ 2,956     

Singular Module Fee 2009/2010   -   £550 per module

Website for course details

On line application

Further information: Mrs Christine Swetman, Course Secretary, Geriatric Medicine, Cardiff University, 3rd Floor, Academic Centre, Llandough Hospital, Penarth CF64 2XX

Multidisciplinary MSc, PG Dip, MRes or MPhil/PhD in Gerontology





Full time or part time

Institute of Gerontology
Kings College, London

MSc Gerontology
Postgraduate Diploma Gerontology
MRes Gerontology

MPhil / PhD Gerontology

The Institute of Gerontology at King’s College London runs an MSc Gerontology which can be taken full time or part time. Each year, most of our graduates are SpRs in Geriatric Medicine or Psychiatry who have successfully used their academic training days to complete the MSc over two years. Two of our 2007 graduates wrote an article for the BMJ about how useful the degree had been to them in their careers.

We are celebrating the 21st anniversary of the MSc Gerontology this year. To commemorate this, and to launch two new postgraduate degree programmes: MSc Global Ageing and MA Public Policy and Ageing, we are holding an event on the 3rd June 2008. The keynote address, ‘The Future of Research on Ageing’, will be given by Professor Alan Walker. This is an open event. We would be delighted if you could join us, and please do circulate this to anyone who might be interested.

See details of our MSc Gerontology, which is our degree of primary interest to doctors

Whilst many geriatricians in training no longer wish to pursue research, the MSc is an alternative method of providing additional academic training. As well as gaining a rounded understanding of ageing and old age, the dissertation is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their grasp of research methodologies and statistics, meaning they are well placed to understand and evaluate research in the future.

Holders of the Diploma of Geriatric Medicine are exempt from one third of the taught modules on the MSc Gerontology, making the MSc particularly attractive to those with the DGM.

If you would like to attend the open day or the anniversary event, or have any enquiries about the Institute or our programmes, please email Eirona Morgan

School of Health Sciences and Social Work
University of Portsmouth

The aim of this course is to prepare graduates to deal with the current challenges offered in healthcare. We will provide you with the opportunity to further your skills and knowledge in finding and appraising evidence, leadership through change management or education, service evaluation and improvement, providing person-centred care and extending knowledge through qualitative, epidemiological or clinical trial research.

The course is suitable for those who are or
who aspire to be responsible for:
• ensuring practice is evidence based and develops in line with key policies
• making evidence-based decisions and disseminating
best practice
• conducting research-based enquiry
• leading and managing change within services
• developing guidelines
• leading or participating in service improvement and
organisational development
• evaluating services

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