Masters Programmes worth considering for Specialist Registrars
Health Gerontology/General Gerontology
European Masters in Gerontology (EuMaG)
Although addressing the full remit of gerontology, this course was originally funded by the Public Health Section of the European Union. Prof Desmond O'Neill (Tallaght) is the Irish partner in the consortium. The first year includes week-long modules in Amsterdam, Paris, Heidelberg and Stoke on Trent, with a rotating summer module provided by consortium members (hosted at Tallaght in 2004). The second year involves a choice of modules and a dissertation.
Masters in Geriatric Medicine, Keele University
Five modules of 2-5 days and a dissertation. Dr Miriam Casey (St James's Hospital) is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Keele University and delivers some of this course.
Kings College London Masters in Gerontology
One day a week over two years, or two days a week over one year. DGM gives exemption from one-third of the MSc in Gerontology.
Masters Gerontology, University of Salford
Two years part-time
MA Gerontology, University of Southern California
Online course
Masters Health Science, Gerontology, Charles Stuart University, NSW, Autralia
Online course
Masters Medical Education
Masters in Medical Education, University of Dundee
Distance learning option available
Masters in Medical Education, University of Cardiff
3 day sessions every 6 weeks in Cardiff during the academic year
Masters Medical Ethics (+ Law)
MSc Healthcare Ethics and Law, RCSI/NUI
First year 9 teaching block of 2 days each, second year 4 teaching blocks of 2 days each and dissertation
Masters Medical Ethics and Law, Keele University
Four three day blocks in year one
Masters Medical Ethics and Law, King's College London
One day a week during term
Masters in Bioethics, Loyola University Chicago
Full online course
Masters in Bioethics, Alden March Institute (Albany Medical College)
One two week block, two further one week blocks, online coursework and dissertation
MSc in Healthcare Bioethics, University of Bristol
2-3 day blocks, a total of 30 days, in first year and dissertation
Molecular Medicine
MSc in Molecular Medicine, TCD
Masters Health Care Administration
MBA in Health Service Management, RCSI/NUI
4 semesters, each with a one week block, and 10 Friday pm and Saturday am blocks,
MSc Health Services Management, TCD
3 day blocks a month spread over two years.