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Master of Science (Dementia Care)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Science (Dementia Care) |
Abbreviation: | MSc(DementiaCare) |
UOW Course Code: | 1626 |
CRICOS Code: | 073060F* |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Health & Medicine, Dementia, Distance Education Programs, Mental Health, Nursing, Aged Care, Allied Health, Policy, Gerontology, Rehabilitation |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn or Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus or Distance*(Distance includes optional “value-add” face-to-face workshop days) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
* 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.
course description
The Master of Science (Dementia Care) is a clinically based program that prepares practitioners for advanced professional practice in the specialist field of dementia.
Graduates will have the ability to critically review the health and well-being of people with dementia; review social policy and its impact on the provision of dementia care; and develop advocacy skills in sectors relevant to dementia care.
The program involves four core subjects from the Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care, a further two core subjects - Reflective Practice 2 and Innovations in Practice Development - plus two health related subjects to be approved by the Course Co-ordinator.
Three of the core subjects are available via flexible delivery, ie web-based self learning plus 2-3 days on campus; other subjects are available by distance and flexible delivery, dependent upon the subjects chosen.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course structure
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 |
Dementia Care Across Settings | Autumn | 6 | |
Innovation and Change: Tools for Practice and Development* | Autumn | 6 | |
Reflective Practice 1 | Autumn or Spring | 6 | |
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.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au