Older Person Rehabilitation

University College Cork

Ireland, Cork

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University College Cork

Ireland , Cork

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Sep-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 6,900 / year(s)

Next Intake 2-Sep-2026

Older Person Rehabilitation

About

Established in 2011, the Older Person Rehabilitation postgraduate programme is a unique course that will allow you to develop your skills as a leader in gerontology and rehabilitation. Our flexible approach allows students to choose from a range of modules to build a course tailored to their requirements. This student-centred focus promotes flexible timetabling and blended learning to minimise travel time. All the lecturers are experienced clinicians from a range of disciplines who promote interdisciplinary learning and practice.

Disciplines

Medicine and Health

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.

In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.
Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.

English Language Requirements

Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirements (for Non-Irish EU applicants)

Teaching in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is normally through the medium of English; therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English Language.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English Language through their school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard (there may be higher levels for matriculation and/or particular programmes in individual institutions) in a recognised English language test, as specified below (note applicants are assessed on the results of a single sitting only):

UCC Language Centre Pre-sessional Programmes

These programmes are available to assist students who:

Have not achieved their required level of English for acceptance onto their undergraduate or postgraduate programme
Feel they do not have the academic or general English language skills necessary to succeed at the University

Find out more about the Language Centre's Pre-Sessional Programmes.

Career

In today’s competitive workforce higher professional qualifications are an essential part of continuous professional development and career advancement. This programme is particularly suitable for those who want to assume a management and leadership position in the care of older people.

On completion of this course you will:

Have gained the critical skills to evaluate rehabilitation models and settings, and the evidence base for current practices in older person rehabilitation.

Gain knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of key topics required to practice in stroke rehabilitation.

Gain the knowledge and skills required to design, undertake and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research in older person rehabilitation.

Have the skills to act as a leader and innovator in older person rehabilitation.