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Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies) |
Abbreviation: | MSc(G&RStud) |
UOW Course Code: | 440 |
CRICOS Code: | 083836B |
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: | Flexible 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 (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.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies) will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about recent developments for working with older people and their families and an appreciation of concepts and perspectives associated with interprofessional healthcare for older people and their families, in particular with rehabilitation needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research principles and methods relevant for working with older people and their families, in particular with rehabilitation needs.
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories.
- Design, apply, 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 older people and their families, in particular with rehabilitation needs within interprofessional healthcare for professional practice and/or further learning.
- Apply knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial evidence based initiative.
- Develop a work-based portfolio of evidence to demonstrate how their learning addressed the constructs of the Person Centred Framework.
Course Structure
The Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies) 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 | |||
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn (Dis or Flex); Spring (Dist or Flex) |
| SNPG918 | Critical Appraisal | 6 | Spring (Dist or Flex) |
| SNPG950 | Reflection on Practice | 6 | Autumn (Dis or Flex); Spring (Dist or Flex) |
| SNPG960 | Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development | 6 | Spring (Flex) |
| SNPG955 | Dementia Care Across Settings | 6 | Autumn (Dis or Flex) |
| SNPG956 | Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People | 6 | Autumn (Dis or Flex) |
| SNPG957 | Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice | 6 | Spring (Dis or Flex) |
| SNPG958 | Advancements in Dementia Care | 6 | Spring (Dis or Flex) |
| Plus | |||
| SNPG998 | Minor Thesis/Project# | 24 | Autumn (On-Campus) |
| Or | |||
| SNPG905 | Special Project | 12 | Not available in 2015 |
| And2x 6 credit 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