Overview
In UCL's The Many Faces of Dementia free online course you'll discover some of the key issues in dementia care and research through the eyes of people affected by the condition, and world-leading experts at UCL.
Key facts
- Dementia is one of the top priorities in global health and is estimated to affect over 44 million people worldwide. This has a huge impact on individuals and on society, so improvements in understanding, care and treatments are desperately needed.
- We'll show how research into the signs, stages, symptoms and causes of less common forms can bring us closer to the aim of defeating dementia.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- What if dementia runs in the family?
- What if dementia affects behaviour and personality?
- What if dementia makes you see things that aren't there?
- What if dementia affects your vision, not your memory?
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology View 99 other Short Courses in Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
The course is aimed at:
- anyone who works with people diagnosed with dementia
- people who have a friend or family member with dementia
- people in the early stages of the disease
- students who want to learn more about dementia
The only requirement is an interest in dementia and its effects on people and the brain.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residentsFree -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residentsFree
Additional Details
Cost: Free