Frailty, Identification and Interventions (Distance Learning)

This course is aimed at health and social care professionals who are working within a role involving caring for people with frailty. Frailty is a recognised syndrome which affects around 10% of people over 65, rising to between 25% to 50% of those aged over 85 years old (British Geriatric Society, 2014). This course offers you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of Frailty assessment tools, models and theories, as well as exploring the relationship between comorbidity, polypharmacy and ageing.

The admission requirements for taught postgraduate courses shall normally be a good honours degree (or equivalent study at FHEQ level 6) of a recognised university or comparable institution. You must: Be working in a Health or Social Care environment. Have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Have the ability to access and use online study guidance and support. If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

International students: £18,700

UK students: £987

UK/Home: £987

International: £18,700

15 March 2027

28 June 2026

• University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom