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Master of Science (Dementia Care)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Science (Dementia Care) |
Abbreviation: |
MSc(DementiaCare) |
My University: |
Nursing, Dementia |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus or Distance*(Distance includes optional “value-add” face-to-face workshop days) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn or Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1626 |
CRICOS Code: |
073060F* |
* International students in Australia on a student visa who are studying onshore cannot enrol in more than 25% of their total course by distance as per ESOS legislation.
Overview
The Master of Science (Dementia Care) is a clinically-focussed program that prepares practitioners for advanced professional practice and initiating innovation in the specialist field of dementia.
The course will provide graduates with skills and advanced knowledge in the care of people with dementia. Students will have the opportunities to build on existing knowledge and use work-based learning to enhance client care and service delivery in the multi-disciplinary environment.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A 3 year Bachelors degree from a recognised tertiary institution in a health-related discipline, or equivalent, is required for entry.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Dementia Care) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
GHMB955 |
Dementia Care Across Settings |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB959 |
Innovation and Change: Tools for Practice and Development* |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB950 |
Reflective Practice 1 |
Autumn or Spring |
6 |
GHMB958 |
Advancements in Dementia Care |
Spring |
6 |
Plus 24 credit points of elective subjects at 900-Level from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health or the School of Health Sciences |
24 | ||
*This subject is available on-campus only. Domestic students who are studying by Distance will need to seek advice from the Program Coordinator about a suitable alternative subject.
Contact Information
For further information please contact your Course Advisor at smah-students@uow.edu.au