Graduate
Master of Science
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation) gives you a competitive advantage. The degree provides leadership and research skills for career progression into senior clinical, management, teaching, and research roles, including clinical nurse consultants, medical practitioners, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, registered nurses, social workers, family carers, and various roles in aged care and dementia care. Learn to critically review the health and wellbeing of older people, review social policy in aged care, and develop advocacy skills. The program is unique as it includes a rehabilitation approach to developing services for older people. Many students maintain full-time or part-time careers in health care while undertaking these courses. See the course handbook for more information. Fee subsidised places available Admissions information A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy. For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team. Entry Requirements Additional information Applicants should meet one of the following criteria: A recognised bachelors degree in a health discipline, or a qualification to practise as a Registered Nurse or equivalent. Completion of the UOW Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies, or equivalent.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
Autumn (12cp)
1 units- Health
- SMAH919Law and Ethics
Spring (12cp)
1 units- SNPG920Digital Innovations in Health
Autumn (12cp)
1 units- SNPG915Essential Skills for Health Researchers
Spring (12cp)
1 units- SNPG905Minor Project
Autumn (12cp)
10 units- SNPG902Effective Leadership and Management in Health
- SCII913Climate Change Vulnerabilities and Risk
- MNPR927Sustainability Project
- SMAH915Clinical Governance
- SMAH850Foundations in Medical Imaging for Healthcare Professionals
- SMAH916Health Care Systems
- SMAH917Leading Change in Healthcare
- SNPG932Recovery and the Lived Experience of Mental Illness
- SNPG946Suicidality
- MAJ44176Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation for MSc
Admissions
Applicants should meet one of the following criteria: A recognised bachelors degree in a health discipline, or a qualification to practise as a Registered Nurse or equivalent. Completion of the UOW Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies, or equivalent. Work and life experience Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognized pathway programs, such as those offered by UOW College or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC). For more information, please refer to the UOW Admissions Information page. Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications UOW recognises a range of overseas higher education qualifications. Your qualifications will be assessed for equivalence to Australian qualifications and the admission requirements for this course. Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation. For more information, contact the UOW Future Students Team. English language proficiency All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University's
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