Overview

The MSc (Older Person Rehabilitation) is available on a full-time or part-time basis. The full-time programme runs over one calendar year (12 months) from the date of first registration for the programme. The part-time programme runs over two academic years (20 months) from the date of first registration for the programme. The programme includes a period of clinical placement.

The full-time MSc (Older Person Rehabilitation) runs over one calendar year (12 months) from the date of first registration for the programme. Students take taught modules to the value of 60 credits, incorporating approximately 300 hours of structured contact time provided face-to-face, via webinars or online (3-8 in-class days per month during term). Most classes are held in two-day blocks (weekdays). Students also undertake a research dissertation (30 credits) which is submitted at the end of the calendar year.

The part-time MSc (Older Person Rehabilitation) runs over two academic years (20 months) from the date of first registration for the programme. Students take taught modules to the value of 60 credits over two years, incorporating approximately 300 hours of structured contact time provided face-to-face, via webinars or online (3-7 contact days per semester). Most classes are held in two-day blocks (weekdays). Students also undertake a research dissertation (30 credits) which is submitted in the early Summer of Year 2.

Exit Award: Postgraduate Certificate in Older Person Rehabilitation (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)

Upon satisfactory completion of 30 credits in the MSc (Older Person Rehabilitation, to include module CG6009, a student may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Certificate in Older Person Rehabilitation. A student who subsequently applies to continue to Masters level must do so within 5 years of successful completion of the Certificate Examination. Such an application is subject to approval of the Programme Team, and if successful, exemptions will be granted for modules taken within the previous five years.

Exit Award: Postgraduate Diploma in Older Person Rehabilitation (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

Upon satisfactory completion of 60 credits in the MSc (Older Person Rehabilitation), to include modules CG6009 and CG6010, a student may opt not to proceed with / complete the dissertation module (CG6008), and may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Older Person Rehabilitation. A student who subsequently applies to continue to Masters level must do so within 5 years of successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma Examination. Such an application is subject to approval of the Programme Team, and if successful, exemptions will be granted for modules taken within the previous five years.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take 90 credits as follows - taught modules to the value of 60 credits and research modules to the value of 30 credits:
Taught Modules
Students take 25 credits as follows:
Core Modules
CG6009	Principles in Older Person Rehabilitation	10
CG6010	Clinical Practicum in Older Person Rehabilitation	5
EH6038	Applied Research for Gerontology and Rehabilitation	10
or MH6014	Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals
Elective Modules
Students take modules to the value of 35 credits from the following: 1		35
CG6002	Stroke Rehabilitation (10)
CG6005	(5)
CG6006	Falls, Mobility and Movement Disorders (10)
CG6007	Independent Study (5) 2
CG6011	In-depth Independent Study (15) 2
CG6012	Neuromuscular Disorders (10)
CG6015	Understanding Cognitive Disorders and Dementia (10)
CG6016	Advanced Issues in Dementia Care (10)
Research Modules
Students take 30 credits as follows:
Core Modules
CG6008	Dissertation in Older Person Rehabilitation	30
Total Credits		90

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Alternatively students may take up to a maximum of 15 credits, relevant to the rehabilitation of older people (unidisciplinary or interdisciplinary), from designated courses in UCC, subject to timetabling restraints, in lieu of 15 credits above.

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Students can take CG6007 or CG6011 but not both.

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Evaluate models and settings of rehabilitation within healthcare systems;
  
• Critically appraise the available literature on the rehabilitation of older people;
  
• Incorporate evidence based practice into their everyday work;
  
• Plan, execute and disseminate research in the rehabilitation of older people;
  
• Critically discuss the processes involved in choosing appropriate rehabilitation goals and in determining successful outcome;
  
• Reflect on the role of members of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, focussing on the commonalities and the unique discipline perspectives of each member.