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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 

Last reviewed: 6 February, 2014