Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies)

Overview

The Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies) is designed to provide opportunities for practitioners working with older people or clients with rehabilitation needs to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in relevant areas. The focus of the course is on enabling practitioners to prepare for new roles related to clinical leadership, management, education, or research, in the area of aged and rehabilitation care. The course provides an environment for multi-disciplinary colleagues to share best practice in addressing the challenges of implementing evidence-based practice, delivering new policy initiatives, and promoting user and carer involvement in care delivery.

Entry requirements/ Assumed knowledge

A Bachelor degree, or equivalent, or successful completion of a Graduate Certificate in a related discipline. Consideration will be given to health professionals who do not hold any diplomas or the degrees listed above. International students must have an overall IETLS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.0 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening

Course Requirements

The Master of Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies) is a 48 credit point programme that may consist entirely of course work, or may be a combination of coursework and major project. There are four core subjects that all students must complete (24 credit points). The remaining 24 credit points can be made up from elective subjects, or the student may elect to complete their programme by undertaking a research project (Major Project).

Course Program

Further information

Ms Joanne Joyce
Postgraduate Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3468

joanne_joyce@uow.edu.au