M.Sc. Ageing Health & Wellbeing in Intellectual Disability
Offered by Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary MSc and Postgraduate Diploma program equips healthcare professionals with advanced skills to deliver and lead exceptional, person-centered care for aging individuals with intellectual disabilities. The curriculum is directly informed by the world-leading IDS-TILDA longitudinal study, ensuring content is grounded in cutting-edge research and policy. Delivered primarily online with flexible full-time or part-time options, the course prepares graduates to become leaders in quality improvement and complex care within this specialized field.
Key Program Highlights
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Groundbreaking curriculum informed by the world-leading IDS-TILDA research study on ageing and intellectual disability.
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Flexible online delivery with live webinars and discussion boards, requiring no on-site attendance for core content.
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Choice between a clinical placement or a research placement to tailor learning to professional goals.
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Develops expertise in complex care, leadership, governance, and quality improvement for intellectual disability services.
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Offers both a full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 year) pathway to a Masters or Postgraduate Diploma.
