Inter-University Diploma in Psychopathology of Older Adults

Overview

119-hour hybrid DIU (21 h in person at Angers, 56 h synchronous online, 42 h placement) on screening and care of psychiatric disorders in people aged 65+, including mood, psychotic, anxiety and addictive disorders and ethical/medico-legal issues. Led by Pr Sofian Berrouiguet and Dr Cyril Hazif-Thomas.

The programme

Training type: Postgraduate degree programme
Duration: 1 academic year (119 hours, November–June)
Start: November
Positions: Not stated on official page
Accreditation: Inter-university diploma (Grand Ouest)
Department: Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility: Priority to geriatricians and psychiatrists, psychologists and nurses working with older people; also third-cycle medical students and other institutional/home-care professionals
International applicants: Not stated on official page
Visa support: Not stated on official page
Licence requirement: Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline: Not stated on official page
Application method: Application on file to UBO continuing education (fc.sante@univ-brest.fr)

Funding

Funding: Self-funded 2026/2027: €1,800 (continuing education), €700 (initial training)

Official sources

https://formations.univ-brest.fr/plugins/odf-web/odf/_content/program-diu-psychopathologie-de-la-personne-agee-grand-ouest-2/DIU%20Psychopathologie%20de%20la%20personne%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9e.pdf

Inter-University Diploma (DIU) in Psychopathology of Older Adults (Grand Ouest)