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Master of Science (Dementia Care) | 2018
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: | Flexible or Distance* (Distance includes optional "value-add" face-to-face workshop days) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
* 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 and Credit Arrangments
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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. | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about research principles and methods relevant for working with individuals living with a dementia and their families. | ||||||
| 3 | Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories. | ||||||
| 4 | Design, applying, generate and evaluate theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship. | ||||||
| 5 | Exercise critical thinking and reflection to develop new understanding. | ||||||
| 6 | Justify, interpret and communicate propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions. | ||||||
| 7 | 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. | ||||||
| 8 | Apply knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial research-based initiative. | ||||||
| 9 | Construct a work-based portfolio of evidence to demonstrate how the competencies in the Dementia Care Competency Framework were addressed. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Science (Dementia Care), a candidate must successfully complete at least 72 credit points chosen from the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| SNPG939 | Psychoactive Substance and Mental Health | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG950 | Reflection For Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG955 | Dementia Care Across Settings | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG956 | Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG957 | Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG958 | Advancements in Dementia Care | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG959 | Tools for Practice Development | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG960 | Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus | |||
| SNPG998 | Major Project | 24 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| Or | |||
| SNPG905 | Minor Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| And, 2 x 6 credit points of electives from Nursing 900 level subjects | 12 | ||
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au