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 (18 months) from the date of first registration for the programme.

Candidates must have the following:

• An Honours Primary Degree or an equivalent qualification and professional experience in a relevant health care discipline to be approved by the College of Medicine and Health;
• Ideally candidates should have practical experience in their area of qualifications of at least two years post-registration;
• Active registration or eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional healthcare registration body in Ireland;
• Evidence of proficiency in the English Language. Students whose primary language is not English must have a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with no individual section less than 5.5;
• Applicants who do not meet the normal academic or experience requirements may also be considered following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the course committee. Admission of such applicants will be subject to the approval of the College of Medicine and Health Executive Committee;
• Selection will be based on academic achievement and relevant work experience. Some applicants who do not fulfil the usual entry requirements may be invited for interview to satisfy the selection committee of their suitability for the programme;
• Acceptance of a candidate into the programme is subject to Garda/Police Clearance.

Exemptions at the Point of Entry to the MSc Programme
Following successful completion of the examinations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Older Person Rehabilitation, a student may opt not to be conferred and instead may transfer to the MSc (Older Person Rehabilitation), taking module CG6008 (research dissertation). Alternatively, a student previously conferred with the Postgraduate Diploma in Older Person Rehabilitation within five years of completion, may apply to register for the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation, with exemptions granted for modules already taken.

Notes:

1. Module EH6038 (Applied Research) must be completed, if not already taken as part of the Postgraduate Diploma, prior to submission of the research thesis.
2. A student who does not hold an Honours Primary Degree must obtain at least a Second Class Honours standard in the examinations for the Postgraduate Diploma in order to be eligible to apply/transfer to the MSc programme.

In accordance with UCC’s Policy for Recognition of Prior Learning, students who have completed relevant university postgraduate modules in a cognate area at similar NFQ level may apply for exemptions for modules taken within the last five years.

Full-time
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 (approximately 4 days per month during term). Most classes are held in one or two weekday blocks, including some weekend days. Students also undertake a research dissertation (30 credits) which is submitted at the end of the calendar year.

Taught modules
Students take core modules to the value of 25 credits as follows:

CG6009 Principles in Older Person Rehabilitation (10 credits)
CG6010 Clinical Practicum in Older Person Rehabilitation (5 credits)
EH6038 Applied Research for Gerontology and Rehabilitation (10 credits)

Students take elective* modules to the value of 35 credits from the following:

CG6002 Stroke Rehabilitation (10 credits)
CG6003 Cognition, Communication, Capacity and Rehabilitation (10 credits)
CG6005 Amputee and Prosthetic Rehabilitation (5 credits)
CG6006 Falls, Mobility and Movement Disorders (10 credits)
CG6007 Independent Study (5 credits)**
CG6011 In-depth Independent Study (15 credits)**
CG6012 Neuromuscular Disorders (10 credits)

**Note: Students cannot take CG6007 and CG6011 together.

Research

CG6008 Dissertation in Older Person Rehabilitation (30 credits)

*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. Physiotherapy students may choose to take 15 credits from prescribed courses in UL or RCSI (list of external modules approved by the College of Medicine and Health is available from the Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation). The module(s) are equivalent in level and credit rating. Students pay the other University directly and obtain a transcript of their academic study marks from that University. This transcript will be included in the student's overall profile.

Part-time
The part-time MSc (Older Person Rehabilitation) runs over two academic years (18 months) from the date of first registration for the programme. Students take modules to a total value of 90 credits. Students take taught modules to the value of 60 credits over two years incorporating approximately 300 hours of structured contact time (approximately 2 days per month during term). Most classes are held in one or two weekday blocks, including some weekend days. A research dissertation (30 credits) is submitted in the Summer of Year 2.

Taught modules

Students take core modules to the value of 25 credits as follows:

CG6009 Principles in Older Person Rehabilitation (10 credits, year 1)
CG6010 Clinical Practicum in Older Person Rehabilitation (5 credits, year 1 or 2)
EH6038 Applied Research for Gerontology and Rehabilitation (10 credits, year 1)

Students take elective* modules to the value of 35 credits from the following over two years (a maximum of 10 credits can be taken in Year 1):

CG6002 Stroke Rehabilitation (10 credits, year 1)
CG6003 Cognition, Communication, Capacity and Rehabilitation (10 credits)
CG6005 Amputee and Prosthetic Rehabilitation (5 credits)
CG6006 Falls, Mobility and Movement Disorders (10 credits)
CG6007 Independent Study (5 credits)**
CG6011 In-depth Independent Study (15 credits)**
CG6012 Neuromuscular Disorders (10 credits)

**Note: Students cannot take CG6007 and CG6011 together.

Research

CG6008 Dissertation in Older Person Rehabilitation (30 credits, year 2)

*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. Physiotherapy students may choose to take 15 credits from prescribed courses in UL or RCSI (list of external modules approved by the College of Medicine and Health is available from the Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation). The module(s) are equivalent in level and credit rating. Students pay the other University directly and obtain a transcript of their academic study marks from that University. This transcript will be included in the student's overall profile.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2015 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Exit award: Postgraduate Diploma in Older Person Rehabilitation (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
Upon satisfactory completion of 60 credits, to include modules CG6009 and CG6010, students may opt not to complete the thesis and exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Older Person Rehabilitation. A student who subsequently applies to continue to Master’s level must do so within 5 years of successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma Examination.

Exit award: Postgraduate Certificate in Older Person Rehabilitation (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Upon satisfactory completion of 30 credits in Older Person Rehabilitation, to include module CG6009, students 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 Master’s level must do so within 5 years of successful completion of the Certificate Examination.

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.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Older Person Rehabilitation (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams in the rehabilitation of older people;
• Evaluate models and settings of rehabilitation within healthcare systems;
• Incorporate evidence based practice into their everyday work;
• Reflect on a practical aspect of the rehabilitation of an older person;
• Discuss an area of specialised stroke rehabilitation in an older person.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Older Person Rehabilitation (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams in the rehabilitation of older people;
• Describe models and settings of rehabilitation within healthcare systems;
• Discuss multidisciplinary team working in older person rehabilitation;
• Describe an area of specialised rehabilitation in an older person;
• Participate in class discussions on rehabilitation of an older person.