Programme Overview

In a world where society is living longer than ever, global healthcare requires a system that supports elderly care, and a workforce with a strong knowledge and understanding of geriatric medicine to care of the older person, with the respect and dignity they deserve. Are you a healthcare professional who would like to develop expertise in this increasingly important field of geriatric care?

Our flexible, affordable Postgraduate Diploma in Care of the Older Person is designed specifically for healthcare professionals who want to expand their clinical knowledge, skills and confidence in dealing with the complex health and social needs of the ageing population.

What sets our diploma in geriatric medicine apart is the holistic approach we adopt; we recognise the importance of community and the solution oriented asset-based approach in our teaching.

Studying our diploma in geriatric care will equip you with specialist elderly care knowledge on a number of interesting subjects, including confusion and dementia, frailty and continence, and many more topics essential for providing comprehensive and ethical care of the older person and communities.

Choosing an online elderly care diploma allows you to study from anywhere in the world - you can balance studying part-time with working full-time and other personal commitments. At Learna, we have selected a handful of top geriatric medical experts to deliver elderly care courses through our exceptional online faculty, meaning that you will receive unparalleled guidance and support throughout the diploma in geriatric care.

Becoming a part of our multidisciplinary learning community allows you to expand your network; you will join thousands of other healthcare professionals around the world, with whom you can share insights and best practices as you embark on a diploma in care of the older person to enhance your career prospects.

On successful completion of this flexible diploma in elderly care, you will be able to:

Provide a comprehensive, systematic and critical appraisal of issues in caring for older people to facilitate the implementation of evidence-based care and best practice.
Develop skills that aid career progression and leadership potential within a complex and rapidly changing delivery environment.
Accredited for CPD by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK

Entry Requirements

Since our courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals.

Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.

Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.

Documents Required

A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
A copy of your undergraduate degree certificate.
The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
A copy of your proof of English competency (see below).
English Language Requirements Proficiency in the English language is also essential to completing our courses. If English is NOT your first language, we ask for proof of competency during the application process. We are able to accept an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each band) or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet these requirements, please don’t worry. The University of Buckingham run a number of English Language Programmes at the Centre for International English to prepare you for your academic studies. You can also contact our admissions team on admissions@diploma-msc.com for more information on the qualifications we accept.

Should you have already successfully completed the 1 year Postgraduate Diploma and wish to convert to the MSc and complete only the second year of the programme this is possible. Please contact our admissions department admissions@diploma-msc.com to find out more.

Who is this course for?

Applicants will typically be registered healthcare professionals who have a day to day exposure to the elderly population and are looking for an online diploma in geriatric care.

They may be part of a team which delivers care, a leader of that team, or an individual involved in the care of the elderly. This includes but not exclusive to:

GPs
Hospital doctors
Nurses
Physiotherapists
Dieticians
and other allied healthcare professionals working with elderly people.