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Master of Science (Dementia Care)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Science (Dementia Care) |
Abbreviation: | MSc(DementiaCare) |
UOW Course Code: | 437 |
CRICOS Code: | 084856A |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus or Distance* (Distance includes optional "value-add" face-to-face workshop days) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
* 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 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.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Science (Dementia Care) will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge about recent developments for working with individuals living with dementia and their families and an appreciation of concepts and perspectives associated with interprofessional healthcare for dementia care.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about research principles and methods relevant for working with individuals living with a dementia and their families.
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories.
- Design, applying, generate and evaluate theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship.
- Exercise critical thinking and reflection to develop new understanding.
- Justify, interpret and communicate propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions.
- Apply knowledge and skills in person centred care practices for individuals living with dementia and their families, within interprofessional healthcare, for professional practice and/or further learning.
- Apply knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial research-based initiative.
- Construct a work-based portfolio of evidence to demonstrate how the competencies in the Dementia Care Competency Framework were addressed.
Course Structure
The Master of Science (Dementia Care) requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| SNPG939 | Psychoactive Substance and Mental Health | 6 | Autumn (Dist or Flex) |
| SNPG950 | Reflection on Practice | 6 | Autumn (Dist or Flex); Spring (Dist or Flex) |
| SNPG955 | Dementia Care Across Settings | 6 | Autumn (Dist or Flex) |
| SNPG956 | Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People | 6 | Autumn (Dist or Flex) |
| SNPG957 | Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice | 6 | Spring (Dis or Flex) |
| SNPG958 | Advancements in Dementia Care | 6 | Spring (Dis or Flex) |
| SNPG959 | Tools for Practice Development | 6 | Spring (Flex); Autumn (Flex) |
| SNPG960 | Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development | 6 | Spring (Flex) |
| Plus | |||
| SNPG998 | Minor Thesis/Project# | 24 | Autumn (On-Campus) |
| Or | |||
| SNPG905 | Special Project | 12 | Not available in 2015 |
| And 2 x 6 credit points of electives from Nursing Subjects. | |||
# Entry into this subject is restricted. Approval is required from the Subject Coordinator. Only students with a WAM of 70 or higher will be considered.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au