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Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies) |
Abbreviation: | MSc(GerenRehabStud) |
UOW Course Code: | 1627 |
CRICOS Code: | 073064B* |
Study Area: | Health & Medicine, Distance Education Programs, Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies, Nursing, Aged Care, Mental Health, Allied Health, Policy, Dementia |
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, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Flexible 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 (Gerontology & Rehabilitation Studies) is designed to provide opportunities for practitioners working with older people or clients with rehabilitation needs.
Graduates are able to critically review the health and wellbeing of older people, review social policy in aged care, and develop advocacy skills to work with users, carers and colleagues in the health, social care and voluntary sectors.
The course comprises four core subjects, plus four 900-Level elective subjects to be approved by the Course Co-ordinator.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course structure
The Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Core subjects | |||
Dementia Care Across Settings | Autumn | 6 | |
Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People | Autumn | 6 | |
Reflective Practice | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice | Spring | 6 | |
Elective subjects | |||
24 credit points at 900-level chosen from Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health and Health Sciences subjects. | 24 | ||
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au