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Master of Science (Dementia Care)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Science (Dementia Care) |
Abbreviation: |
MSc |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
1 year full-time |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Note: many, but not all, subjects are also available via Distance*) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
574_7 |
CRICOS Code: |
064125B* |
* 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-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 Bachelors degree in a health-related discipline or equivalent is required for entry. Applicants who hold professional qualifications in a health-related discipline will also be considered.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Dementia Care) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
GHMB955 |
Dementia Care Across Settings |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB950 |
Reflective Practice 1 |
Autumn or Spring |
6 |
GHMB959 |
Facilitating Innovation and Change: Tools for Practice and Development |
Autumn or Spring |
6 |
GHMB958 |
Advancements in Dementia Care |
Spring |
6 |
Plus 24 credit points of elective subjects at 900-Level from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health |
24 | ||
Further Information
A/Prof Victoria Traynor
Program Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3471
victoria_traynor@uow.edu.au
Ms Joanne Joyce-McCoach
Postgraduate Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3468