Clinical Geriatrics (MSc)
Provided by Cardiff University School of Medicine
About the course
Admissions criteria
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.
With your online application you will need to provide:
- A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area including dietetics, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, speech and language therapy or medicine or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates. If you are uncertain whether your degree meets the criteria, please feel free to make contact and we will be able to advise further.
- A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.
If you do not have a degree in a relevant area, your application may be considered on the basis of recent, current or futureprofessional experience in an area of health care aligned to the older person. Please provide additional evidence to support your application such as signed and dated employer references.
Application Deadline
We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Applications normally close at the end of August but may close sooner if all places are filled.
Selection process
We will review your application and if you meet all of the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.
Find out more about English language requirements .
Applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements.
Criminal convictions
You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course.
If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:
- access to computers or devices that can store images
- use of internet and communication tools/devices
- curfews
- freedom of movement
- contact with people related to Cardiff University.
Course structure
This is a master’s level programme taught part-time over 2 years:
Stage T1
This stage lasts for 18 months and consists of a selection of 20 and 10 credit modules totalling 120 credits, at Level 7. You will have the option of choosing modules that are aligned to your learning and clinical needs.
Students who have successfully completed Stage T1 will be eligible for the Postgraduate Diploma award should they exit at this stage.
Stage T2
This stage lasts 6 months and consists of the 60 credit dissertation module at Level 7 during which students complete a dissertation in a special interest area of their choice negotiated with the programme faculty and supervisor.
Students who have successfully completed Stage T2 will be eligible for the MSc award.
Students may leave the course with a Postgraduate Certificate, after successfully completing 60 credits, only where these include the award of credit for three ‘required’ modules from stage T1. Each module can also be studied on a stand-alone CPD basis to allow greater flexibility of learning tailored to individual learning requirements.
The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum. Final modules will be published one month ahead of your programme starting.
Year one
In year one, you will gain a grounding in the core challenges faced by healthcare professionals caring for the older person. You will also develop your critical appraisal, presentation and peer review skills. There will be an opportunity to start to individualise your learning by selecting from available optional modules.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine | MET927 | 20 credits |
| Clinical Geriatrics | MET928 | 20 credits |
| Research, Statistics and Evidence Based Practice in Geriatrics | MET929 | 20 credits |
Year two
In this second year, you can select from a number of options modules to aid you in the individualisation of your learning experience. These modules align with the latest research and challenges within the field of geriatric medicine and care. This will allow you to choose learning areas that will aid you in your clinical practice. There will be a further opportunity to develop your critical appraisal, presentation, and peer review skills.
At the start of this year, it is recommended that you start to engage with the dissertation supervisor if you plan to undertake the dissertation. This will enable you to plan for the second half of the year to enable successful completion of the dissertation within the timeframe. This dissertation could take the form of a research protocol, systematic review or a service evaluation project with accompanying literature review.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | MET938 | 60 credits |
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Leadership and Health Service Management | MET930 | 20 credits |
| Dementia and mental health | MET931 | 20 credits |
| Frailty | MET932 | 20 credits |
| Stroke | MET933 | 20 credits |
| Continence | MET934 | 10 credits |
| Delirium | MET935 | 10 credits |
| Falls | MET936 | 10 credits |
| Movement Disorders | MET937 | 10 credits |
The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.
Funding
Postgraduate loans
If you are starting your master’s degree in September 2024 or later, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan to support your study at Cardiff University.
Enquire
| Start date | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |