Master Of Public Health – Gerontology
The world is getting older! This brings both challenges and opportunities! The ageing of populations globally is increasing the need for health and social services workers with specialized training and expertise in Gerontology.
The Master of Public Health-Gerontology will allow health and other professionals to acquire training in public health and gerontology, to understand age-related issues and have the competence to respond to the health and social needs of older persons.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontology targets persons actively engaged in ageing-related services and who hold a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree.
An undergraduate qualification in health or social work and two (2) years of relevant experience. Participants are selected by a review panel which may require applicants to attend an interview.
12 Months.
Video Conferencing/Face to Face.
Visit the UWI Mona Postgraduate Website
https://www.mona.uwi.edu/postgrad/prospectus
Need help with the online application process? Contact:
Office of Graduate Studies & Research
Phone: 876-927-1660-9
UWI, Mona Ext.: 7682 or 7680
WhatsApp: (876)299-0495
E-mail address: postgrad@uwimona.edu.jm
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Required courses for the Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontology |
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Required courses for the Master of Public Health - Gerontology |
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Semester I |
Dip |
MPH |
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Biostatistics I |
(3 credits) |
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Research Methods I |
(2 credits) |
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Epidemiology I |
(2 credits) |
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Management I |
(3 credits) |
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Health Education I |
(2 credits) |
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Primary Health Care |
(2 credits) |
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Fundamentals of Ageing |
(3 credits) |
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Evidence-Based Gerontology |
(3 credits) |
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Built Environment & Ageing |
(3 credits) |
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Elective I |
(3 credits) |
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Semester II |
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Management II |
(3 credits) |
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Epidemiology II |
(2 credits) |
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Qualitative Research Processes |
(2 credits) |
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Health Education II |
(2 credits) |
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Disaster Management |
(2 credits) |
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Built Environment & Ageing |
(3 credits) |
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Clinical Aspects of Ageing |
(3 credits) |
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Public Health & Ageing |
(3 credits) |
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Mental Health Aspects of Ageing |
(3 credits) |
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Elective II |
(3 credits) |
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Semester III |
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Research Methods II Project Report |
(6 credits) |
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Gerontology Practicum |
(0 credits) |
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Total Credits |
24 |
46 |
Programme Objectives
At the end of the training, participants in the Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontology will:
1: Demonstrate mastery of public health principles and practices in the core competencies of research, epidemiology, biostatistics, gerontology and health education/promotion for older persons.
2: Develop a critical appreciation of the key theoretical perspectives within gerontology and their application in the analysis of specific issues related to ageing and well-being of older persons
3: Apply public health principles to solving complex ageing-related issues to improve the lives of older persons, their families and communities
4: Evaluate current policies, programmes and initiatives concerning population ageing
5: Design and conduct research relevant to ageing issues
6: Be competent practitioners capable of working with older persons, their families and communities to maintain functional independence and personal integrity
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