Master of Science (Dementia Care)
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Science (Dementia Care)
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Abbreviation:
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MSc
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Home Faculty:
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Health and Behavioural Sciences
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Duration:
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1 year full-time
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Total Credit Points:
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48
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Delivery Mode:
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Core subjects are flexible delivery; electives may include on-campus subjects
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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574
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CRICOS Code:
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064125B
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Overview
The Master of Science (Dementia Care) is a clinically-focussed program that prepares practitioners for advanced professional practice and initiating innovation in the specialist field of dementia.
The course will provide graduates with skills and advanced knowledge in the care of people with dementia. Students will have the opportunities to build on existing knowledge and use work-based learning to enhance client care and service delivery in the multi-disciplinary environment.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A 3 year Bachelor degree in a health-related discipline, or equivalent. Applicants who hold professional qualifications in a health-related discipline will also be considered.
International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6 in all bands of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Dementia Care) is comprised of 48 credit points of subjects as per the table below.
Course Program
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Subjects (by year)
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Session
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Credit Points
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GHMB950
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Reflective Practice 1
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Autumn or
Spring
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6
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GHMB955
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Dementia Care Across Settings
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Autumn
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6
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GHMB958
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Advancements in Dementia Care
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Spring
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6
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GHMB959
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Facilitating Innovation and Change: Tools for Practice and Development
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Autumn or Spring
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6
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Plus 24 credit points of elective subjects at 900-Level from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health
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24
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Further Information
A/Prof Victoria Traynor
Program Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3471
victoria_traynor@uow.edu.au
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